Clos 15 Blanc de Blancs (750ml)

Bodegas Pinord makes this dry, mevushal white in Penedès, Catalonia. It rests on the indigenous trio behind the Clos15 collection: Xarel-Lo, Macabeo, and a splash of Moscatell for lift. Pinord has worked these clos since 1942, and this is its everyday white, one that earns its keep.

Mood: Bright, easy, Friday lunch.

Tasting notes

Green apple and white peach on the nose, with a thread of orange blossom that comes from the Moscatell. It is clean and dry on the palate, showing citrus pith and a chalky Penedès minerality. The short, refreshing finish suits the table more than contemplation.

Food pairing

A white for Shabbos lunch, with gefilte fish, schnitzel, herbed roast chicken, and summer salads. It has the strength for a creamy dairy pasta and the gentleness to start the meal.

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