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best of b.c. sparkling wine

Here's a sparkling blend of chardonnay and pinot noir made in the bottle-fermented Champagne style by Okanagan Crush Pad. The name is a double entendre. "Bubbles" is the conspicuous allusion. The less-obvious reference is to Alison Scholefield, 24-year-old daughter of David Scholefield, wine advisor to the brand, and Christine Coletta, the winery's co-owner. Alison was affectionately called The Bub and Bubba, among other things, as a child. The least her parents could do now is make amends by giving her a lifetime supply of this fine sparkler. It's a charming wine, with substantial sweetness beneath its dry shell and notes of green apple, pear and mineral carried on a lively froth. An initial batch sold out promptly, and orders for the soon-to-arrive second batch can be placed at www.okanagancrushpad.com.

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