Jay Kline

9.2

Recaredo, the legendary producer of Cava, has a still-wine label called Celler Credo where the primary focus is highlighting the Xarel-lo variety in the Alt Penedes. All of the wines are biodynamic and certified organic. This particular example comes from the family’s Serral del Bosc vineyard and has extended contact with the skins (in excess of a week). The results were more than intriguing.

Popped and poured just slightly chilled. The 2012 Estrany pours a bright gold color with medium+ viscosity and there’s even a little sign of some sediment in the last couple of pours. On the nose, the wine is developing and extremely floral with a fascinating mix of white and yellow flowers, apples and pears, some orange essential oil, and some stone fruits is the mix as well. On the palate, I think the wine is dry but almost comes across off-dry. Low tannins and I think the acid is sneaky, in the medium+ range. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and complex with palpable texture. This was a really fun pairing with causa limeña. I would say drink now but I’m sure it has plenty of what’s necessary to cellar if a bottle got forgotten. By the way, this wine is quite rare with only about 100 cases made in 2012. Bottle No. 388 — a year ago

Lasse KR

8.9

Skovjordbærfest. Poulsard > alt andet. — 4 years ago

Jordi Farre

9.0

Molt bo, potser un puntet més alcohòlic que el 2008, però òptim per beure’l. Cos mig-alt, rodó en boca amb un punt d’aspror final. Regust llarguet. — 5 years ago

David

9.0

Nochevieja — 2 years ago

jonas rose

9.2

Mit nadja am sorpesee 2022
Hat ein paar tage gebraucht.
Cranberry rosine, port, leder.
Recht leicht. Fast zu alt, aber hat noch frucht. — 3 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.4

Opened 24H in advance with one glass poured to allow for increased air volume in the bottle. I prefer the flavor development of the Saint Peray sparkling wines on the second day open. Just a stunning example of Alt Champagne; Marsanne & Roussanne blend make a spectacular sparkling wine!

Please see prior notes. A tart, saline finish today, second to none! — 4 years ago

Matthew Cohen

9.3

Nose is a pleasant bit of sherry. Mineral.

Palate is perfectly medium dense. That elegant sherry. Sweet lemon.

So distinctive. What a great alt white.

Fass selections. — 2 years ago

Kamilla

9.1

God blanding av alt og syrlig! Mye kullsyre, men ville gjerne hatt igjen! — 4 years ago

Jordi Farre

9.0

Molt bon vi, agradable en nas amb algun toc de torrat, entrada suau, un puntet estringent i cos mig-alt. Bon regust. 39€ at Vinacoteca — 5 years ago

Lucy

9.5

Light but delicious, lively red fruit. Very balanced and easy drinking. — 5 years ago