Lightfoot & Wolfville Brut (750ml)

  • Wine Type

    Sparkling

  • Size

    750ml

  • Vintage

    2015

  • Country

    Canada

  • Region

    Nova Scotia

  • Sub-Region

    Wolfville

  • Grape

    Chardonnay

  • Food Pairing

    Deep Fried FoodsoystersSushi

  • Farming Method

    BiodynamicAll of our products that are tagged with the term Biodynamic are either biodynamic certified or biodynamic practicing. Learn More

Lightfoot & Wolfville is owned and operated by the Lightfoot family who have been farming in the Annapolis Valley for eight generations.  Lightfoot & Wolfville brings a light touch and enlightened approach to both the agricultural and artisanal aspects of viticulture and winemaking.   They work in harmony with nature and letting the land offer up its innate best, without subjecting it to aggressive inputs. The winery is located on the home farm site, this land has been in Michael’s family for four generations. 

Tasting Notes

Pale-gold with fine, lively bubbles that dance in the glass. Layered nose with crisp Granny Smith apple, white flower and toasted almond. Precise and focused on the palate. Flavours reminiscent of graphite and salty minerality with an elegant, refined mousse and impressive length. 

Pairing suggestions include lobster on brioche with green apple slaw, sweet vegetable terrine, oysters or creamed mushrooms on toast. 

Method

The 2018 Lightfoot & Wolfville Brut is composed of 100% Chardonnay, hand-harvested October 6th and whole cluster pressed. Primary fermentation of the base wine took place in stainless steel to preserve purity of the primary fruit character, while a full malolactic fermentation imparted texture and roundness, layered over a backbone that is firm and structured Bottled on March 28th 2019 for secondary fermentation in bottle, and aged 46 months on lees. Disgorgement took place February 13-16th 2023, with a dosage of 9 g/L.

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$45.20

*All prices include applicable taxes and bottle deposit.

 

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