Winery - Castellblanch
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Peppy, even peppery, aromas get it going in a decidedly nonblowsy way. Apple fruit follows, but beyond some basic crisp, acid-driven flavor, there isn’t much nuance. The finish is surprisingly smooth, while the mouthfeel and bead are active. Tasty and satisfying. —M.S.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Adequate citrus and apple aromas lead into a flavor profile of green apple and lemon chiffon cake. Ample drive and persistence are positive, but the lasting taste impression is similar to a lemon-lime sports drink, which is refreshing but not very classy.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Kicks off with aromas of licorice gumdrop, wild flower and light stone fruits. Offers lime and sugared candy in the mouth along with a touch of banana and ripe apple. Finishes sweet, almost as if it were dessert. Fortunately some lively acidity keeps it fresh.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Elegant and restrained, this lithe, lean cava plays up dry citrus fruit and a precise mouthfeel while not going too heavy on the dosage. Flavors run toward apple and pineapple, and the finish is perfectly lean and clean. A lasting note of green apple is an encouraging final touch.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dark and rosy, with a sweet strawberry fizz-like bouquet. The palate is firm and the flavor package delivers a full shot of ripe tangerine and nectarine. Yes, it tastes somewhat like a confection, meaning it’s rather sweet, but the balance and acids are right there, so it goes down well.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
As under-$10 sparklers go, you’d be hard-pressed to find better than this medium-bodied and toasty version from Catalonia’s White Castle. The nose is mildly yeasty but basic, while the palate deals juicy apple and white-grape flavors propelled by fresh acidity. Virtuous yet basic. But who’s complaining?
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An enticing nose of vanilla-cream, toast, red delicious apple, mown hay and wet, dark earth. The frothy, mouthwatering body holds a bit of tart apple and toast. Finishes long with an enjoyable touch of toast, if you can get past the acidity that will cut through any dish. —K.F.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Yeasty and round, with aromas of citrus and spent campfire. The palate runs toward peach and cantaloupe with a brown sugar coating. A bit sweet and candied late, yet mouthfilling and pleasant.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The bouquet is rubbery and the palate quite sweet. It has a good feel to it, but the flavors are drastically sweet, which overrides the balance it offers. Definitely for fans of sweet white wines. —M.S.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This producer is doing a very good job with its superaffordable, no-dosage cava. The nose is lightly floral, with the accent on apple blossom. The palate is solid and crisp, with appropriate white-fruit flavors. Crisp on the finish, with a lively feel. A pleasurable sipper for sure.
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