Quirky Sparklers

Three off-the-beaten-path sparklers for any occasion!

• The 2019 Manganese is a vintage-dated sparkling Gamay from Richard Rottiers’ organically farmed Beaujolais vineyards. Made in the ancestral method, it’s deliberately and deliciously off-dry to preserve the beautiful red fruit aromas and low ABV (8.5%), this is the perfect apéritif or accompaniment to desserts or a bowl of fresh fruit.

• 1006 Vins de Loire’s 2020 Camaieu is a new pét-nat cuvee made from Grolleau Gris and Pineau d’Aunis. It’s clean, crisp, dry, and floral; elegant and versatile

• Manoir de la Tête Rouge’s NV Free Mousse is a fun and free-wheeling co-ferment of Chenin Blanc, Grolleau Gris, Cabernet Franc and Pineau d’Aunis. Biodynamically farmed, this pét-nat explodes out of the glass with peach and apple fruits, salty minerality, and a long yeasty finish.