East meets west at Cult Wine Canada in Vancouver. I attended a small portfolio tasting of Chinese distilled spirits and European wines distributed by Cult Wine Canada.  In this article, I will cover their European wines and in my follow-on article, I will cover the distilled spirit called baijiu.  

If you have not heard of Cult Wine Canada, they describe themselves “…to be the premier source for enthusiasts seeking extraordinary experiences in the world of fine beverages. With a relentless commitment to excellence, we specialize in sourcing and distributing unique, high-quality wines, spirits, and sake from diverse regions of the globe. By carefully curating a portfolio of remarkable selections, we strive to ignite passion, inspire discovery, and elevate the senses of our discerning clientele. With each bottle, we aim to deliver a captivating journey, sharing the stories, craftsmanship, and artistry behind every sip. Welcome to a world where exceptional taste knows no bounds.”

You can purchase their wines and baijiu at the Legacy Liquor Store in Olympic Village and probably at their other stores as well. I look forward to sampling through their portfolio at future Trade events.  Let me tell you about the wines we sampled.

My Wine Tasting Notes

Azienda Agricola Maranello Moscato Spumante Gold, NV, Italy – It has a deep lemon colour.  Sweet stone fruit and “ice wine”-like aromas.  Light effervescent small bubbles.  Medium sweetness and acidity.  Ripe sweet stone fruit flavours.

André Clouet Grande Reserve Brut NV, France (Grower Champagne) (BC $79.98) – Made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes.  This wine has a deeper, bright lemon colour.  Light apple, lees and a touch of toast on the nose. Dry, medium body, with high acidity.  Crisp apples and bruised apple flavours.  It has small-medium sized creamy bubbles.  A touch of pears on the finish. A classy Champagne.

Domaine Gros Frere et Soeur, Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits Blanc 2018, France (BC $80.18) – A deeper bright lemon colour.  Medium plus intensity toast and tropical fruit aromas.  Dry, medium body, lean, smooth and soft mouthfeel.  Tropical fruit and toastiness.  Strong flavours.  Medium acidity.  The wine gets rounder with air. Some buttery feel as well. Quality.

Domaine Morey-Coffinet Bourgogne Rouge 2018, France (BC $65.61) – This winery is biodynamic certified.  The wine has a medium-intensity clear garnet colour.  Medium-intensity sweet red fruit, sweet spices and floral on the nose.  Dry, medium body with a smooth, but lean mouthfeel.  Medium acidity and lighter tannins.  Floral, red fruit, and red cherry flavours with a touch of pepperiness.  Medium length.

Francesco Rinaldi & Figli Barbera d’Alba 2018, Italy ($59.98) – Organically grown grapes.  This wine has a medium-intensity clear garnet colour.  Light, fresh red cherry aromas.  Medium body with a lean mouthfeel.  Medium acidity and tannins. Bright red fruit flavour along with some red apples, pepperiness and bitterness.  There is nice acidic tension in the wine.  Medium length. –

All the wines we tasted were top quality and would fit in well in higher-end restaurants in Vancouver. You can enjoy these wines at home and make your dinner an extra special event with these wines.

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