Domaine D’Orfeuilles Touraine Brut Rose, Loire Valley NV

I love a handcrafted sparkling rose for $16, it screams weekend picnic.  Especially when it kicks you in the face with wild strawberry and dried blueberry.  Think brioche buttered with strawberry jam, and a smoky grill in the background.  This vineyard is planted on calcareous and silicious soil which persuades the grapes to offer up their crisp, berry freshness of a dazzling mousse.  There is a BIG extraction of flavor here.  Enjoyment to the max. Usually they blend 40% Cab Franc, 40% Cot (Malbec), and 20% Grolleau Noir.  In good years, the nose is reminiscent of Jim Morrison’s leather’s after a show.  Eau de Tuffeau!