Jaume Serra (Garcia Carrion)
Cristalino Traditional Method Brut Cava Blend
Cava, Catalunya, Spain
Blend of about 60% Pinot Nior, 40% Trepat (blend changes a bit from batch to batch), deep salmon color with aromas of berry and citrus fruit with a mineral tang, light bubbles and mousse. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and citrus with slight biscuit notes, medium finish ending with a crisp yeasty citrus mineral character.
Blend of about 60% Pinot Nior, 40% Trepat (blend changes a bit from batch to batch), deep salmon color with aromas of berry and citrus fruit with a mineral tang, light bubbles and mousse. On the palate flavors of cherry, raspberry and citrus with slight biscuit notes, medium finish ending with a crisp yeasty citrus mineral character.
Aug 14th, 2025Blend of 50% Macabeo, 35% Parellada and 15% Xarel-lo, pale lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruit with a mineral tang, light bubbles and mousse. On the palate flavors of apple and citrus with slight biscuit notes, medium finish ending with a toasty citrus mineral character.
Blend of 50% Macabeo, 35% Parellada and 15% Xarel-lo, pale lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruit with a mineral tang, light bubbles and mousse. On the palate flavors of apple and citrus with slight biscuit notes, medium finish ending with a toasty citrus mineral character.
Jan 11th, 2022
Pale lemon yellow with green tinges. Green apple, dried flowers, and prominent lees notes. Crisp, clean, and mineral on the palate. Great QPR. 11.5% ABV.
Pale lemon yellow with green tinges. Green apple, dried flowers, and prominent lees notes. Crisp, clean, and mineral on the palate. Great QPR. 11.5% ABV.
Jan 1st, 2019One of the most responsible ways to spend $8. Don't think just drink.
One of the most responsible ways to spend $8. Don't think just drink.
5 people found it helpfulJan 18th, 2015
A great QPR value!! (for the $7-10 it will set you back).
Serve it fridge-cold and I think even discerning palates will come back for a second pour.
A great QPR value!! (for the $7-10 it will set you back).
Serve it fridge-cold and I think even discerning palates will come back for a second pour.
This was the top winner of the night for our bubble tasting. It tied with two others for first place out of 22 bottles. In a smaller group of tasters it came in 6 out of 6.
This was the top winner of the night for our bubble tasting. It tied with two others for first place out of 22 bottles. In a smaller group of tasters it came in 6 out of 6.
2 people found it helpfulMar 15th, 2016
My 555th review ...
Light straw in color with a golden hue.
On the nose, yeast, tropical fruits, lemon and bread.
Medium bodied with big full bubbles and crisp.
Dry on the palate and tart with limes, grapefruits, bread, and cream.
Crisp Short finish.
This Spanish Cava is made the traditional way, and was great with Thanksgiving dinner. Not too sophisticated yet enjoyable.
11.5% alcohol by volume.
My 555th review ...
Light straw in color with a golden hue.
On the nose, yeast, tropical fruits, lemon and bread.
Medium bodied with big full bubbles and crisp.
Dry on the palate and tart with limes, grapefruits, bread, and cream.
Crisp Short finish.
This Spanish Cava is made the traditional way, and was great with Thanksgiving dinner. Not too sophisticated yet enjoyable.
11.5% alcohol by volume.
Tangy fizz with lingering citrus notes - but not over the top. Very easy and enjoyable to drink.
Tangy fizz with lingering citrus notes - but not over the top. Very easy and enjoyable to drink.
2 people found it helpfulJan 4th, 2015
Nice nose, a refreshing, yet dry sparkling wine...
Nice nose, a refreshing, yet dry sparkling wine...
2 people found it helpfulJun 12th, 2014Low-cost Cava, 1.89€ in Spain. Not a great wine, quite simple, but the QPR is incredible! 1+1 cork, I appreciate it very much.
Low-cost Cava, 1.89€ in Spain. Not a great wine, quite simple, but the QPR is incredible! 1+1 cork, I appreciate it very much.
2 people found it helpfulSep 14th, 2013