If you missed the swine flu but think you may have a case of the wine
flu, take a dose of these winning bottles picked by our staff and youll
be better in no time.
This sparkling
wine from Frances Loire Valley comes in metallic navy blue packaging
with gold script lettering, meaning it looks (and tastes) tres cher,
but isnt. We always keep some in the fridge in case of emergency.
Monmousseau Cuvée J.M. Brut, $18.99, www.bcliquorstores.com
Sarah
Bancroft, editor-in-chief
The elegant ivory Paul
Mas label looks perfect on your sideboard. And with notes of
leather, tobacco and cherry, guys will love this hefty French bargain,
too. Paul Mas Grenache Noir, 2007, $11.99, www.bcliquorstores.com
Sarah
Bancroft, editor-in-chief
Well be ringing in a new decade with a firm patriotic stand with Trius
Brut Niagara Peninsula Mousseux. Part Chardonnay and part Pinot Noire,
Niagaras Trius
Brut Mousseux has lovely notes of citrus and apple. $25.70, www.saq.com
Marianne
Wisenthal, Montreal editor
A nice alternative to champagne, this Italian
Prosecco is organic, refreshing, readily available and inexpensive.
What’s not to love? Villa Teresa Frizzante Prosecco Veneto, $15.99, www.bcliquorstores.com
Joy
Pecknold, Vancouver editor
Vouray Moncontour
($19.95) has bubbles so delicate and refined, its more like Champagne.
Or go crazy and splash out for a bottle of Gosset
Grand Millésime Brut Champagne 1999 ($98.25) to drink with your
lover. www.saq.com
Elsa
Vecchi, Montreal editor, French editor
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