Sébastien Brunet, Vouvray (Loire Valley, France) “La Rocherie” Brut NV

($21, Savio Soares Selections): Though Vouvray is usually thought of as a fruity, zesty still white wine, plenty of sparkling wine comes from that appellation as well.  The Chenin Blanc-based bubbly is dry and cutting, not exactly the profile you’d necessarily expect from that usually fruity grape.  Its almost austere quality is particularly refreshing and makes it a perfect match for a pork loin in a cream sauce.
88 Michael Apstein Nov 15, 2016