VOICED: Vino de tomate?

Pascal Michet, originally from Belgium, has created the world's first tomato wine in Canada. Using 6200 tomato plants, he produces an exotic elixir. The wine-making process involves maceration and sugar addition to reach 18% alcohol. The wine, with its unique aromas, is gaining attention and will be featured in a chic restaurant in Quebec. Tasting notes highlight fruity and spicy flavors, with a hint of honey. Pascal relies on word-of-mouth and home tastings to sell 34,000 bottles annually.

What inspired Pascal Michet to create tomato wine?

• A suggestion from a friend

• A family tradition

• A trip to Italy

• His childhood in Belgium

What is the alcohol content of Pascal's tomato wine?

• 12%

• 15%

• 20%

• 18%

Which type of tomato is NOT mentioned as part of the wine-making process?

• Subarctic

• Yellow

• Green zebra

• Black cherry

What kind of notes does the sommelier identify in the tomato wine?

• Citrus and floral

• Woody and earthy

• Herbal and minty

• Fruity and spicy

How does Pascal primarily market his tomato wine?

• Magazine features

• Billboards

• Word-of-mouth and tasting sessions

• Online advertisements