It wasn’t too long ago that I was at a tasting at Jackson-Triggs and someone asked Marco Piccoli (winemaker) if there was soon to be a Rosé in his bubbly line-up (which includes Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot as well) – he was cryptic when he said “we’ll see”. Well this ‘Brut’ is not officially a Rosé (by label anyway), but it sure could pass for one … The nose is floral and lightly raspberried with hints of vanilla, almond and lemonade. Palate has nice acidity (especially when you consider the heat of the 2010 vintage) with lovely honey, floral and citrus (in the form of lime rind). Nice mousse and a pretty in (light) pink colour makes this a very tasty sparkling. Price: $22.95 – Rating: ****+