Sparkling wines of summer
PHOTO: JOHN CULLEN
BY COLLEEN THOMPSON
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ccording to Salvador Dalí, great wine requires a mad man to grow the vine, a wise man to watch over it, a lucid poet to make it, and a lover to drink it. In Atlantic Canada, we have it all. And if "struggling vines make great wines," we have that too. Unlike warmer wine-growing regions, where grapes need to be picked by midsummer, the East Coast, particularly Nova Scotia, has an exceptionally long growing season. Winemakers can pick grapes in October and November, allowing for the maturity and acidity needed to produce great sparkling wine. For this issue of East Coast Living, we've rounded up nine of our favourite bubblies. We recommend pairing a glass — or two — with some great East Coast cuisine and your favourite tunes. Find out more in our Q&A with local winemakers.
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SUMMER 2022
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A tour of the East Coast’s newest bubblies
