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A toast to the Wine Route
Attention: will travellers visiting the Eastern Townships please take this opportunity to follow Quebec’s first marked Wine Route! On the menu: red, white and rosé wines, aperitifs and ice wines... the countryside as you’ve never tasted it before. Happy grape harvest season to all!
A new feature in the Brome-Missisquoi region in the Eastern Townships: the marked wine route rolls out the red carpet so that you can tour 13 beautiful vineyards. Every 10 kilometres (for a total of 132), a blue sign indicates each one’s location. You’ll catch all of the region’s legendary flavours in an enchanting and serene setting.For every taste
The journey begins at Vignoble Les Pervenches-Web site in french-with a tasting of its wonderful Chardonnay, aged in barrels in keeping with the Burgundy tradition. Quality wines abound in the region. After a pleasant sojourn at Domaine du Ridge and Ardennais, head to Dunham, the wine growing birthplace of Quebec. No matter which vineyard you choose—Côtes d’Ardoise, Trois Clochers or Blancs Coteaux—you’ll be able to raise a glass in a toast. The latter vineyard also features a variety of specialty vinegars and homemade jams and jellies. A real treat!Wine and poetry
Vignoble de l’Orpailleur, which acts as Quebec’s wine economuseum, is the next stop for a rustic meal under the vines. This vineyard, which found its name thanks to the poet Gilles Vigneault, produces an ice wine of world renown. Finally, the wine road leads to Vignoble Clos Sainte-Croix and to de la Bauge. A fondue dinner with a delectable glass of wine... what could be finer? Be sure to make the rounds of the establishment’s exotic animals that include lamas, yaks, and long-horned steers. And don’t miss your chance to sample the famous wild boar terrine before you leave.While you’re there...
An array of regional attractions await in the region, from golf courses to the famous Knowlton duck, not to mention outdoor activities in the heart of the Appalachians, fine food and the resort appeal of picturesque towns.
| It’s grape harvest time! |
 Autumn means harvest time. Lovers of fine wines—or shall we say grapes?—will enjoy spending time in Quebec’s vineyards to learn more about how the fruit is grown and collected and how it goes through a dozen different steps in order to become wine. In some spots, such as the 13th and last vineyard along the route — Vignoble La Mission, you can even take part in the harvest itself. Book your spot well ahead of time.The Big Wine FestAlso, be sure not to miss the Fête des vendanges of Magog-Orford (harvest festival) from September 1st to 9, 2007. In a bustling marketplace atmosphere on the shores of Lake Memphremagog, more than 80 exhibitors come together under a big top to offer tastings and culinary shows. |
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Guillaume Rivard
Photos: Tourisme Québec, no 5. CLD Brome-Missisquoi
2009-08-25
