In 2018, our first edition of underwater aged sparkling, sunk in the Northumberland Strait, was an ‘11 Blanc de Noirs released in incredibly limited quantities. Now, more than five years later, we're thrilled to announce our follow-up.
Inspired by tales of the near-miraculous preservation of ancient Champagne bottles found laying dormant for up to 200 years in various Baltic Sea shipwrecks, we launched this risky project driven by the allure of the unknown and our tendency to push the boundaries of winemaking. Fueled by curiosity, we aimed to understand the potential benefits of aging sparkling wine in a dark, cold seabed, the most unique natural cellar. Having navigated many uncertainties that could have led to losing our entire production, this risk-taking adventure became a success thanks to our gregarious winemaking team and our local fisher friends.
Earlier this year, we held our breath and sank several cages of our Benjamin Bridge '18 Brut, a precise and exceptional traditional method sparkling made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, into the waters of Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore. After several months on the seabed in the shifting tides amongst the aquatic biodiversity, we pulled up the bottles and breathed a sigh of relief to find them intact and beautifully decorated.
Each bottle of this underwater vintage Brut holds a story of adventure, winemaking expertise, and the ocean's quiet influence. With its vibrant minerality and marine adornments, it's more than a sparkling wine; it's a tribute to nature's ability to preserve and transform.
Discover '18 Brut Underwater Quest.
In case you missed it, we had the pleasure of filming the process of our first Underwater Quest back in 2018 with our friends at New Brooklyn Media. Watch the adventure below:
