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#VISITBLUEMTN 2014
Thanks to everyone who joined in the fun & submitted their #visitbluemtn photos this season.
Congratulations to our winner, Nora Iliakis!
Oct 29, 2014 at 10:00 AM
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R.D. - Recently Disgorged
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Méthode Traditionnelle sparkling wines goes through a primary fermentation in the tank and a second fermentation in the bottle. Once the wine goes through its second fermentation in bottle it is left to age on its lees, the dead yeast cells. At this time, the sparkling wine continues to age for several more years resulting in a toasty, yeasty characteristic.
Next we need to disgorge, remove the yeast cells from the wine and then it will be ready to drink. This is when we will date the disgorgement date on the label and it is titled R.D.
This special aging on the lees allows the wine to maintain a unique combination of freshness and liveliness, while developing delicate and complex aromas. Sparkling wines benefit from a prolonged maturation on its lees reinforcing the aromatic subtlety and complexity of the final wine.
Below is our disgorging line. The first image shows all of the sparkling bottles with their necks down in a glycol bath. Whereas the next image is the bottling line where the dosage is added.
Next time you pick up a bottle of sparkling wine please go ahead and take a look at the label and look for the disgorgment date!
Cheers!
Oct 23, 2014 at 10:00 AM
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Where to enjoy a glass of Blue Mountain in the Lower Mainland and Whistler
Looking for a spot in the Lower Mainland to enjoy a glass of Blue Mountain Sparkling?
Blue Mountain NV Brut "Gold Label"
1735 Marine Drive West Vancouver
568 Beatty Street, Crosstown, Vancouver
1596 Johnston Street, Vancouver
1038 Canada Place, Vancouver
The Fish House in Stanley Park
8901 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver
Four Seasons Hotel / Yew Seafood & Bar
791 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
615 Seymour St., Vancouver
801 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
637 Hornby Street, Vancouver
135 Keefer Street - Vancouver Chinatown
162 Water Street, Gastown, Vancouver
Provence Marinaside & The Wine Bar
1167 Marinaside Crescent, Vancouver
801 West Georgia St., Vancouver
1128 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
845 Hornby St, Vancouver
Blue Mountain Brut Rosé R.D.
Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
845 Burrard Street, Vancouver
4121 Village Green, Whistler
Check back on Thursday for Christie's blog on R.D. - Recently Disgorged.
Cheers!
Oct 21, 2014 at 10:00 AM
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Sparkling goes with everything!
The old adage is sparkling with everything. But is that really true?
When pairing sparkling wine and food the acidity of the wine is key. There are some classic pairings – caviar, oysters – but there are also more unexpected foods that might surprise you.
Potato Chips - Take a lesson from the Brits, the crunch, saltiness and fattiness of a great potato chip will sing with a sparkling wine with some good acidity. Sparkling Rose is also an extraordinary match, both will make the other better.
Sushi and an extra dry sparkling refreshes the palate between bites of raw fish and delicate sushi rice. Some of the compatibility comes from the high yeast content of both Sparkling and soy sauce.
Indian Food! Crunchy poppadoms can be perfect with Sparkling. Makes a great snack or starter, kick it up with some mint sauce, mango chutney or raita.
Breakfast, more specifically eggs, a rich eggs benny and your favorite sparkling are the best way to start your day.
Cheeses - Full-bodied Sparkling pair quite well with hard cheeses such as Cheddar, Gouda and Parmesan while lighter bodied Sparkling complement soft cheeses such as goat cheese and brie.
Fish n Chips, another British specialty. The mousse or fizz of the bubbly work with the crispy skin of the chips and the acidity again cuts through the oil in the batter. Casual but elegant.
Fruit, different types of fruit naturally, sit better with different types of Sparkling. At the top of the fruit list are berries. They lend a sweetness to the palate that accompanies the flavour of a light sparkling. Stone fruits such as peaches and plums can also pick out some of the flavours in Sparkling.
Sparkling does go with everything but try it for yourself. Experiment with a wide range of foods. You could even host a party where everyone needs to bring bubble and something to try with it. Either way it is meant to be fun. Let us know what your favourite pairings are with sparkling wine. Most importantly enjoy!
Our 2010 Brut Rosé R.D., 2007 Blanc de Blancs and 2006 Reserve Brut will be released on Monday, October 27th. Check back next Tuesday for Chantelle's blog, "Where to enjoy a glass of Blue Mountain Sparkling in the Lower Mainland and Whistler".
Oct 14, 2014 at 10:00 AM
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Where to enjoy a glass of Blue Mountain Sparkling wine in the Okanagan
Looking for a spot in the Okanagan to enjoy a glass of Blue Mountain Sparkling?
PENTICTON
3625 1st Street, Naramata l T. (250) 496-6808
Vanilla Pod at Poplar Grove Winery
425 Middle Bench Road, North Penticton l T. (250) 493-9463
KELOWNA
231 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna BC l T. (778) 484-6994
#105 -1180 Sunset Drive, Kelowna l T. (250) 763-6595
1451 Ellis Street, Kelowna l T. (250) 763-3110
3303 Boucherie Road, West Kelowna l T. (250) 769-4451
1560 Water Street, Kelowna l T. (250) 868-8805
#104 – 1180 Sunset Drive, Kelowna l T. (250) 979 1222
VERNON
888 Sparkling Place, Vernon l T. (877) 275-1556
Check back on Tuesday for Julie's blog on Sparkling wine pairings, "Sparkling goes with everything!"
Cheers!
Oct 9, 2014 at 10:00 AM
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Celebrate Thanksgiving with Blue Mountain wines
Busy planning your Thanksgiving feast? You should also think about wine pairings.
Nothing quite says "Celebrate!" like a glass of bubbly! Start off the festivities with at least one bottle of our NV Brut "Gold Label" or 2006 Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine.
Our 2012 Chardonnay will be perfect to enjoy with your delicious thanksgiving turkey, roast potatoes and lots of classic vegetable dishes.
How about Gamay for Thanksgiving this year? Our 2013 Gamay Noir is light enough for appetizers and can carry through the main course.
Do you have another wine pairing to recommend for Thanksgiving? Please share it in the comments section below.
Oct 7, 2014 at 10:00 AM
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