Body is the impression of a wines weight, density, or its ‘mouth-feel’. Some wines feel weighty, or full bodied, while others feel light bodied. Wine runs the gamut from light to full, with most falling somewhere in between.
ACIDITY
Low
Moderate
Balanced
Crisp
High
Acidity is a foundational component in wine. In fact, low acidity, or ‘flabby’ wine (as the term suggests) is a negative. You can sense acidity mainly on the sides of your tongue. Acidity generally ranges from balanced to high. Crisp acidity adds freshness, making your mouth water. Acidity is a necessary element and helps to balance other components.
SWEETNESS
Dry
Off Dry
Medium Dry
Medium Sweet
Very Sweet
Most wines are characterized as dry to off-dry, but there are some grape varietals, like Riesling, that run the gamut from dry to sweet. The tip of the tongue mainly detects sweetness, which is why it is often the primary characteristic detected. Sweetness is derived from residual sugar that did not ferment into alcohol.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
Alcohol is the by-product of fermentation. Differing grape varieties have differing potential alcohol levels, but regardless warmer areas result in riper grapes resulting in higher alcohol. Alcohol level is an objective number, but its affect on its palate impression is largely determined with how well integrated and balanced it is with other components.
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GRAPE VARIETAL(S)
Chardonnay
40%Shar-do-NAY
Chardonnay may be the most versatile white wine grape, often seen as a blank canvas. It displays various flavors and aromas depending on where it is grown and more specifically, how it is made. It can range in Palate Character from Bright & Crisp to Rich & Full depending on the climate. It is also particularly malleable and highly affected by winemaking choices like as malolactic fermentation, lees stirring, barrel fermentation and ageing practices.
Xarel-lo
18%Shah-RELL-Lo
Xarel-lo is a prominent white grape from Spain's Penedès region, essential in the production of Cava. Xarel-lo wines are known for their vibrant acidity, citrus and green apple flavors, and subtle herbal notes.
Macabeo
18%Ma-Ka-BEY-Oh
Macabeo, also known as Viura, is a white grape variety widely planted in Spain, especially in Rioja and Catalonia. It produces fresh, medium-bodied wines with flavors of citrus, apple, and floral notes. Macabeo is often used in blends for Cava and other sparkling wines, as well as still wines.
Parellada
18%PEAR-Re-LAH-Da
Parellada is a key white grape in Spain's Penedès region, prized for its contribution to the production of Cava. Parellada wines are characterized by their delicate floral aromas, crisp acidity, and flavors of green apple and citrus.
Pinot Noir
6%Pee-NO NWAR
Pinot Noir is arguably the most revered grape variety in the world with origins in Burgundy, France where the best expressions can still be found. Pinot Noir is not only a tough grape to grow, it also shows miniscule differences in terroir arguably more than any other grape variety. Stylistically, it is generally higher in acid and lower in tannin but can vary depending on the location, and winemaking technique. It is very versatile with food, and shows a range of flavor from red and black fruit, floral, spice, earth, and mineral qualities.