Joseph Cattin Cremant d'Alsace Brut NV NO20230823 and ripe dark plums with

and ripe dark plums with a palate balanced between grippy tannins and fresh acidity

The result is a truly handmade sloe gin that is subtle

ferments with ambient yeast

with a creamy mousse and bright acidity that enhance its refreshing character

Tasting Notes: This wine is like a walk through the red fruit section of a farmers' market set on a coastal bluff

Joseph Cattin Cremant d'Alsace Brut NV NO20230823 and ripe dark plums withChampagne gets the credit, but Alsace has been quietly making excellent traditional method sparkling wine for decades, and Cremant d'Alsace is where the value hides. The Cattin family has been farming in Voegtlinshoffen since the early 1700s, which gives them a long head start on figuring out where the good fruit grows. This one splits the difference between Pinot Blanc, which brings the nervy acidity, and Auxerrois, which fills in the middle, then