2018 Sauvignon Blanc

2018 Sauvignon Blanc

$41.70
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In the glass, deep golden colour with an emerald hue. On the nose, a cascade of freshly cut botanicals is complicated by subtle hints of mint and citrus peel. The palate is broad and expansive, with a deep and full-bodied core balanced by crisp acidity. Notes of fresh apple and honeydew melon echo in a long, seamless finish.

Varietal Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 12%
TA:  6.2 g/L
pH: 3.15
RS: <2.0 g/L
Brix (avg. at harvest): 23°Bx
Service Temp: 8°C
Recommended Drinking: 2022-2024

FUTHER NOTES

The 2018 Sauvignon Blanc is a tale of viticultural resilience and stereotype disproving.

It’s very interesting that in a year of such climatic hardship, the Sauvignon Blanc did significantly better than other varieties which are usually better equipped to withstand cold temperatures in the winter months. A historically unpredictable Cuvee emerged, unspoiled and radiant, from arguably the most difficult vintage in the history of Benjamin Bridge.

In a vintage marked by a severe spring frost that wiped out entire vineyards and left others partially affected, one could intuitively speculate that grape varieties labelled as more susceptible to cold temperatures would fare the worst.

Within our viticultural portfolio, Sauvignon Blanc is arguably our least winter hardy variety, and was kept an integral part of our program thanks to repeatedly spectacular wines worth the unconditional determination to replant the many vines lost along the way.

Wild fermented and aged in 100% neutral French oak, this unfiltered and minimalist wine proves once again that when Nova Scotia Sauvignon goes to bottle, a special outcome awaits.

2020 Cabernet Franc Rosé

2020 Cabernet Franc Rosé

$22.55
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In the glass, a classic pale pink hue. On the nose, distinctive varietal notes are complemented by hints of sea minerals and flint, with suggestions of rose petal. The palate strikes a harmonious balance between energetic tension and roundness with complex textures unfolding into a lengthy and pleasing finish.

Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 10.5%
TA:  8.9 g/L
pH: 3.11
RS: 5.2 g/L
Brix (avg. at harvest): 19.5°Bx
Service Temp: 13°C
Recommended drinking: 2022-2023

Hand crafted with no chemical additions, naturally occurring wine tartrates, or affectionately known by industry professionals as “wine diamonds”, may be visible in some bottles.

Nova 7 Stemless Glasses

Nova 7 Stemless Glasses

$14.95
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Set of two. These stemless glasses take their fun motif from our Nova 7 design. The pattern was hand drawn by muralist, designer, and friend of BB Kristen De Palma, emulating Nova Scotia’s iconic wine.

  • Capacity 11.5 oz

  • Made in the USA

  • Dishwasher safe

2021 Glooscap First Nation x Benjamin Bridge Rosé

2021 Glooscap First Nation x Benjamin Bridge Rosé

$20.89
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In the glass, clear pale salmon color with an amber hue. On the nose, a combination of key lime sorbet and fragrant lavender is brightened by undertones reminiscent of fresh-cut mint and shaved ice. The palate is lively and exotic, with notes of zesty mango, passion fruit, and mandarin rind. The finale reverberates with mineral freshness.

Varietal composition: 5% Pinot Gris, 7% Gamay, 43% Riesling, 45% Ortega
Alcohol: 10%
TA: 6.6 g/l
pH: 3.50
RS: 0 g/l
Brix (avg. at harvest): 19°Bx
Recommended drinking: 2022-2023
Service temperature: 2°C

2021 Pet Nat Rosé

2021 Pet Nat Rosé

$22.55
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In the glass, a pink lemonade color with a pale fuchsia hue. On the nose, hints of ground cherries are brightened by lively suggestions of tart mango and lime sorbet. On the palate, vibrant notes of melba peaches, mixed wild berries, and Honeycrisp apples lead to an uplifting saline finish. 

Varietal composition: 90% Geisenheim, 10% Gamay
Alcohol: 10%
TA: 8.0 g/l
pH: 3.15
RS: 0 g/l
Brix (avg. at harvest): 18°Bx
Recommended drinking: 2022-2023
Service temperature: 3°C