Andre Sweet Orange Mimosa

Andre Sweet Orange Mimosa Cans is a ready-to-drink sparkling wine made in Massachusetts and packaged in single-serve cans. It is built around the classic mimosa idea of sparkling wine and orange. The sweet orange in the name sets the style: expect a fruit-forward, off-dry to sweet profile with bright citrus up front, rather than a dry brut with a splash of juice. Styles like this usually show orange peel and juicy mandarin-type fruit on the nose, with soft, fine bubbles that keep the sweetness lifted. Don't look for tannin or oak here. A drink like this is built on fruit, fizz and a clean, short finish, and the acidity is there mainly to keep the orange from tasting heavy. Serve it cold, ideally between 38 and 45°F, which means a few hours in the refrigerator or about 30 minutes in an ice bath. Because it comes in a can, there is no cork to pop and no decanting to do, and aeration would only flatten the bubbles. For the best aroma, pour it into a flute or a small white wine glass instead of drinking from the can. The glass concentrates the citrus and shows the carbonation, and a flute keeps the fizz lively longest. Pour gently down the side of the glass to limit foaming. Sweet orange sparkling wine suits brunch-style food. Eggs Benedict, quiche, smoked salmon on bagels and buttery pastries all work against the sweetness and fizz. Salty and savory dishes such as bacon, breakfast sausage and sharp cheeses balance the fruit especially well, and fresh berries or a fruit salad echo the orange without making the pairing too sweet. It can also take a little spice, so lightly seasoned fried chicken or mild Thai-style dishes are worth trying. This is a drink-now wine. Sparkling wines in cans are made for freshness, and the citrus character is at its brightest soon after packaging, so there is no benefit to cellaring. Keep the cans cool and upright until you chill them, and drink one once it is opened. Since the format is already portioned, it is also easy to bring along to a picnic or a patio table without needing an opener, an ice bucket or any glassware beyond what you choose to use.