VQA Sparkling Wine

Helpful Labelling Hints

If you’re looking to buy a special bottle of Sparkling, these helpful hints will demystify the label.

Non-Vintage or NV = The grapes used to make the wine were from several different vintages (years). This helps produce a wine that is consistent, year after year.

Vintage = The grapes used to make the wine came from a single vintage (year). This can be challenging, often times leading to a higher price point.

Blanc de Blanc = The grapes used to make this wine were made up entirely of white grape varieties, i.e. Chardonnay

Blanc de Noirs = The grapes used to make this wine were made up entirely of red grape varieties, i.e. Pinot Noir