Still celebrating the 4th?
Then we suggest toasting the long weekend with today’s Drink of the Week—the non-vintage
Cremant de Loire from Monmousseau. Our current Summer Drinks Issue celebrates
some of summer’s best bubbly, and we’re planning to pop the cork on this blend
of Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay (with a bit of Pinot Noir and Cab Franc also in
the mix) all summer. Made in the methode traditionnelle (a process akin to Champagne production) and aged
nearly two years before heading to market, this stellar sparkler offers fresh,
fruity aromas, a rich, creamy mouthfeel, zippy flavors of Granny Smith apples
and lemon zest, and a chalky minerality with smooth honey on the
finish—definitely a great bang for your buck. $16, flatiron-wines.com
Thirsty for more
summer-ready sparklers? Click here for our guide to some of the best bubbly of
the season.