2019 Karanika Cuvée Speciale Extra Brut

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  8/3/2022 - forceberry wrote: 89 Points

  A blend of Xinomavro (90%) and Assyrtiko (10%) harvested between 6th and 21st of September 2019. Bottled in January 2020, disgorged in February 2022 by hand. 11,5% alcohol, dosage less than 3g/l. Tasted blind.
  
  Pale whitish-yellow color. Sappy, fresh and subtly reduced nose with aromas of crunchy Granny Smith apple, some green herby tones with some birch leaf nuances, a little bit of grapefruit, light chalky mineral tones, a hint of leesy yeast, a touch of fresh white fruits and a flatulent whiff of reduction. The wine is dry, zippy and light-bodied on the palate with a crisp, balanced and quite persistent mousse along with fresh flavors of sappy herbal tones and crunchy green apples, some birch leaf tones, a little bit of stony minerality, light lemony nuances and a hint of saline minerality. Quite high in acidity. The finish is lively, fresh and palate-cleansing with a long, dry aftertaste of sharp green apple and lemony citrus fruit tones, some sappy birch leaf and herby tones, a little bit of stony minerality, light leesy notes of yeast, a hint of chalk dust and a touch of saline tang.
  
  A sophisticated, fresh and palate-cleansing sparkling wine with a lot of verve and zip. Pleasant and refreshing stuff. Not unlike a young NV Blanc de Blancs from a cooler vintage. Perhaps a bit linear and delicate for now, but might pick up some depth and complexity with age. A good purchase at 17€. Nice!

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