1312 Brut NV (10's)

MEDIA:

-International Wine Report, April '17 gave 90 points to Mestres 1312 NV. "A blend of 40% Parellada with the remaining equal parts Macabeo and Xarel-Lo, this wine was aged on the lees for 20 months and then was disgorged in July 2016. This opens with a lovely has a lovely bouquet of green apple, green papaya, white flowers and kumquat with orange rind accents. The mousse glides on the mid-palate and yields ripe flavors of Pazzaz apple, mulberry, brioche, lemon zest and Gravenstein apple. This is an exceedingly good value out of Penedes."

-International Wine Report, Feb '16 gave 90 points to Mestres NV 1312. "The wine begins with aromas reminiscent of red delicious apple, Marcona almond and green olive. There are flavors of Granny Smith apple, brioche and light cream on the finish. The delicate mousee glides on the tongue. This is an excellent value."

-Vinous Media (Explore All Things Wine), Jan '16 gave 90 points to Mestres NV 1312. "Deeply pitched orange rind and pear skin aromas are complemented by quinine, fennel, and chamomile. Fleshy and dry in the mouth, with good lift and bite to the bitter citrus and orchard fruit flavors. A long, incisive finish shows mounting musky herb and mineral notes and strong echoes of pear and quinine."