Julien Pineau
Pork Soda NV
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Organic, natural, hand harvested, no sulfur
Mareuil-sur-Cher, Loire, France
Pale ever so light yellow-green starlight with very active bubbles at first that become more fine as they disperse. Floating up are scents of lime with at first a little earthiness, tiny brambly touch of wild blackraspstrawberries with a blend of fresh cut grass & clover, green tomatoes & leaves, and raw okra (trust me all of this is a good & fun thing). First sip and it’s absolutely freaking bubbly delicious! It’s a whole other animal. The lime is still there but more gentle with a fairy dance of dainty raspberries, strawberries & teeny vibe of cream, shy yellow cherries that get more bold later joining dark cherries & cranberries, and a seltzer/mineral bite at last that grounds it. There’s so much more but also so subtle yet bursting of refreshing life and a soft kiss that makes you want to return and embraces its flirty charms. I think I have fallen in love with a very cute porker.
After a time out & a 2nd pour it just keeps getting better & better. Cherry, boysenberry, and red currants wiggle out after a few more time outs. This is one precocious pig with ever evolving personalities but all of them are just so GOOD! Now, I’m going to stop dissecting, allow myself to squeal in delight, and just enjoy the piggyback ride. 🐷
Pairs with Cheez-It’s: don’t spoil the moment