Happy May, the inevitable start to summer filled with blooming flowers that Guinevere sung so joyfully about in “Camelot.” As a toast, this morning on KXAS/NBC DFW we raise a glass to May with refreshingly lively rosé, both traditional styles and varieites, and a few non-traditional. Below are a few notes on each, a link to the segment is here. Cheers and aloha!

Traditional method, or Methode Champanoise, sparkling wine, crafted with the second fermentation occurring in the bottle, is the hallmark of Champagne and many sparkling wines throughout the world. Domaine Chandon, Moet Hennesey’s uber successful sparkling house in Napa Valley, celebrates their 45th anniversary this year, launching a new style to their classic sparklers focusing freshness, with incredible structure and texture. Their ultra dry Blanc de Noirs Brut, with just a whisper of pink color, melds golden apple and tangerine notes with fresh baked bread…