From: Loire Valley, France

Varietal: Gamay

8th generation vigneron Patrice Colin makes a delightful range of wines from his old vine, organic vineyards in the northernmost reaches of the Loire Valley in the Coteaux du Vendomois along the Loire River. "Perles Rouge" is a fun sparkling red wine made in the method ancestral, or "pet-nat". Think of the French version of a high-quality Lambrusco.

Tasting Notes: The wine is fresh and fun, with aromas ranging from secondary bouquets of forest, dried flowers, dried cranberry, and strawberry. In the mouth the wine displays plenty of crunchy, crisp red cherry fruit with notes of leather, earth, and pepper with frothy bubbles that dissipate in the glass.

Pairing: An excellent match for charcuterie, cheese, grilled meats and vegetables, sausages, and burgers.