is the newest addition to the Cru family of Beaujolais, upgraded from mid-tier Beaujolais Villages level in 1988 with some level of controversy, so it seems only fitting to couple it with the trails in Bonshaw. The final two Crus share a name and in terms of geography, look sort of like a mother with her arms wrapped around her child. Brouilly is the mom and the larger of the two seen as an approachable Cru, just like the Gulf Shore East hike that is paved and perfect for those in wheelchairs. Côte de Brouilly is the smaller, harder to find and more scenic Cru, just like the Gulf Shore West hike. You may only find two, or three of these Crus at your local PEILCC but should you locate all 10 please give me a call, we can go for a hike to celebrate!
since Moulin-à-Vent is French for windmill, why not head up to our western point for a look at our much larger versions on the North Cape Nature Trail. The wines from Fleurie are seen as the most beautiful and elegant, and I always think of those two words when hiking Greenwich National Park. The Cru of Chiroubles is the highest in the area with an elevation of 430 metres. Now, the highest point in PEI is only 140 metres, but the trail at Sir Andrew MacPhail does have some inclines that will have you reaching for a bottle of this raspberry- inspired wine. The next stop would be Morgon in Beaujolais - it is famous for having a very diverse terrain much like the Breadalbane Nature Trail. Régnié
Lesley Quinn was born and raised in Prince Edward Island. Her first opportunity in wine came as Junior Sommelier at the Ritz-Carlton in the Cayman Islands. They supported her as she completed the first two levels of the Court of Master Sommeliers to become a Certified Sommelier. Work has taken her to Calgary, Vancouver, Halifax, and Turkey. Wine has taken her to France, Italy, Austria, Portugal, Chile, and California. In 2017 she won the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers Top Somm Competition Atlantic division. Now back on PEI she’s sharing her knowledge under the guise of StellarSomm Wine Experts. Ask her what her favourite wine is and she says “I love all my babies equally.” Want to learn more about wine? Head to www.stellarsomm.com
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