Lacus is a charmat method bubbly made from 100% Cabernet Franc grapes; it is also not your typical sparkling, one Twitter comment I received called it: “a carnivore’s bubbly”, and I tend to agree. This sparkler isn’t for everyone, the nose is not full of those typical sparkling wine aromas, instead it’s herbal with earthy notes mixed in with strawberry and raspberry fruit. On the palate there’s a presence, and it might scare some off, the herbal continues to be there and is accompanied by red berry lingering in the background and a long interesting black cherry finish. As I said, it’s not everyone’s glass of bubbly, but it sure is interesting and has loads of character – and those usually make the best dinner guests – I’m just saying … Price: $22.00 – Rating: ****