Very light, almost clear, copper color. The nose is interesting, a bouquet of white flowers and pencil shavings. On the palate it has huge flavors of pencil shavings with flint, rose water, pepper, and red currants. Smoke lingers on the finish. Pair with a fruit tart dessert. Recommended. DH
WHO: Patrice Colin
WHAT: Sparkling rose’ (100% Pineau d’Aunis)
WHERE: Loire Valley, France
WHEN: NV
HOW MUCH: $17.98