One of the best sparkling wine values we've ever seen here at Mission, the M. Bonnamy is a crisp, yet seductively creamy Crémant de Loire that more than holds its own against France's big guns. Made from 100% Cabernet Franc predominantly grown on various forms of limestone, the wine is hand harvested, gently pressed and fermented at cool temperatures in order to retain the delicate esters and aromatics of the grapes. After an assemblage of the best lots, the wines undergo a second fermentation and aging in the bottle for 12 months before being disgorged. Don't sleep on this one. For backyard BBQs and patio picnics this summer, it's tough to do much better than this. -David Driscoll, Mission Sales Manager
