Huff Estates Winery Cuvee Peter F. Huff 2006

V.Q.A., Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada
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Natalie's Score: 92/100 Community Score: 4.6/5 Community Reviews: 3 Add My Review Product #: 01010 Wine Type: Sparkling Wine	Price: $39.95 Alcohol: 12% Drink: 2010-2012 Sweetness: Dry Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Huff Estates Winery
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Tasting note:

Gorgeous mousse with a lovely balanced freshness on the palate. Frothy good aromas of green apples and white pear. Made from 100% Chardonnay grapes using the traditional champagne method of the second fermentation in the bottle. Extraordinary length and satisfaction! Could this be Canada's best bubbly? Food matches: oysters, sushi.

Reviewed March 2, 2010 by Natalie MacLean

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Named Cuveé Peter F. Huff 2006 in honour of Lanny and Catherine Huff’s late son this sparkling is a proud addition to the Huff Estates roster of fine wines. The all-county Blanc de Blancs is fashioned in the méthode traditionnelle manner and aged 3 years on lees. Huff’s is the only winery in Prince Edward County to release a first and second vintage of methode championoise sparkling wine.

Our crisp-edged 2006 cuvee displays a distinctive County minerality with underlying aromas of mandarin, orange peel, citrus, ginger and a hint of nuttiness. Blessed with a delicate mousse, it is augmented with flavours of dried apricot, toasted bread and freshly baked lemon pie, yet balanced with a subtle perception of sweetness. Brut--ifal stuff.

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Serve this wine between 45-50 degrees Farenheit or 6-10 degrees Celsius. Tip: If your bottle is at room temperature, put it in ice water for about 30 minutes or in the fridge for about three hours to chill it.