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- 11/21/2009
I would buy this wine again
A sparkler that worth more than you pay. You can really smell the yeast when you first open it but it goes away quickly. Nice flavor without being tart like other cheap sparklers. I'm going to get more just to have around when I feel like celebrating just about anything.
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- 8/18/2009
I would buy this wine again
for the price, a wonderful sparking wine... we use it as are table aperitif on regular week night
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- 6/20/2009
I would buy this wine again
This is really good. It does not leave your mouth dry like a lot of other champagnes. I would definitely buy this again
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- 4/28/2009
I would buy this wine again
Such a great price for something so fun. My go-to for the summer.
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- 4/18/2009
I would buy this wine again
nice buy - good for the price
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- 2/11/2009
I would buy this wine again
Our stand-by house sparkling. Crisp texture w/ light citrus flavor (less than Ch. St. Michelle). No aftertaste or unpleasant aromas.
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- 1/1/2009
I would not buy this wine again
I was very surprised to find a champagne recommended so highly delivered so little. I served it at a New Year's Eve party and noone cared for it. Personally, I thought it had very little taste at all, very plain. I would definitely not buy this again. I should be surprised, considering the insanely low price but hoped for the best with the rating on this site. Better luck next New Year's!
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- 12/25/2008
I would buy this wine again
Easy drinking champagne comparable to bubbly twice or three times the price! Great Find!
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- 11/20/2008
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I would buy this wine again
It does have a mediocre taste, so I wouldn't recommend drinking it alone. On the other hand, if you enjoy champagne cocktails like the Mimosa and Barbotage, no one will notice your using $8 champage. Excellent value!
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- 10/1/2008
I would buy this wine again
We love Champagne, but can't pop (sorry for the pun) for $40 - 50 for every bottle. We love this Champagne for by the bonfire, taking to parties, out on the boat, etc.
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- 5/1/2008
I would buy this wine again
For the price, this is the best sparkling wine that I have ever tried. Crisp with a clean palate.
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- 3/6/2008
I would buy this wine again
This was a pleasant Brut. It wasn't terribly dry and was refreshing and light in the mouth. It had a slight fruity bouquet. The clear, crisp finish made it very enjoyable. For a very inexpensive bubbly, this one exceeded my expectations.
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- 2/7/2008
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I would buy this wine again
Living in the Napa Valley we get used to the sparkling wines from our local soils. Spanish Cava to me is more flavorful and to some not pleasant at all. Opinions were wide ranging on this offering. I enjoyed it a lot. Others found the need to mix with fruit juices to truly enjoy. I say at this price you need to give it a serious try. Compare to Korbel Brut.. that should strike up an interesting conversation comparison.
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- 1/25/2008
I would buy this wine again
I thought I couldn't afford a nice, smoother-tasting sparkling wine, so I was very pleased with this choice! I recommend it highly.
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- 1/14/2008
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I would buy this wine again
Had this one in a mimosa, but did try straight and was very nice. Great value for everyday drinking!
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- 1/10/2008
I would buy this wine again
I've tried many Bruts before. Some of them cost three times as much as this Cristalino. I've got to say that, in my limited experience, this is one of the best, if not the best, bubbly I've had in a while. Definitely getting a few more of these.
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- 1/1/2008
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I would buy this wine again
Not too dry. Tried it with OJ for mimosas, not bad!
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- 12/28/2007
I would buy this wine again
Excellent sparkling wine for the price. Excellent for drinking on the porch and enjoying the fresh air. Nice bubble retention and crisp finish
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- 11/29/2007
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I would buy this wine again
Very Good for the Price!
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- 11/29/2007
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I would buy this wine again
A delicious dry champagne.
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- 11/26/2007
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I would buy this wine again
I try to avoid cheap sparkling wine, as it usually has either a strange "stale candy" taste, or a strange aftertaste. But Cristalino is unbelievable. Prosecco-like and delicious. Highly recommended. The rose is great, too.
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- 11/20/2007
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I would buy this wine again
I'd classify this as a good value wine. This is a good choice for someone who wants to serve a large quantity of champagne-style wine without spending a fotune on their friends. It's not too sweet like other inexpensives sparklers.
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A Customer - Reston, VA
I had to write a little comment that I completely agree with all of the other reviews. This is a great sparkling wine to keep around just to have and is also good enough to serve during events. Good stuff!!!!! I switch between this one and Domaine Ste. Michelle...both Extra Dry.
A Customer - Mineapolis,MN
As special events director for a major NFP, I need to entertain large groups. This is always a hit, and is easy on the very limited budget. Even the labeling suggests an expensive estate producet. I'm always amazed (and sometimes amused) when wine enthusiasts hail this as the best they've ever drunk. Kudos!
A Customer - San José
This is probably the best value in a Cava that I've tasted. The wine is, in short, excellent; it's miles better than other sparkling wines in this price range. In fact, I'd say it's almost as good as, say, a Domaine Chandon brut.
A Customer - Dallas, TX
This is well worth the price-a steal. Well-balanced dryness, and crisp like an apple. Much better than other sparklers I have tried in the same price range.
A Customer - Midwest USA
My wife and I BOTH think this compares favorably to bruts in the 20-40 dollar range. One bottle I had seemed to rival Tattinger! (really!) I wholeheartedly agree with the previous reviewers that this is an outstanding value. One caveat is that I am NOT a wine expert and would probably qualify as a "clod" to any competent wine taster. Nevertheless, we've had many good sparkling wines and "champagnes" and as far as I can tell this compares favorably to the moderately high end ones.
A Customer - Dayton, Ohio
I normally drink Korbel Brut and I decided to give this a try. It is an excellent champagne. I order it by the case and it is very reasonable to drink more than a few bottles per week. It is very light.
pchacon@mentaltoys.com - Miami Beach
If you like your sparkling a bit dry and sharp - this is it. Perfect for mimosas because of it's perfect bitterness.
A Customer - warrenton, virginia
I read the reviews and ordered 4 bottles- I can drink some pretty cheap stuff! I poured most of it out- it had a very "chemical" taste to it-and a bad aftertaste-did I get the same wine others tasted?? I did not enjoy and definitely would never order again.
kmantexas@yahoo.com - Dallas, Texas
This is an absolutely wonderful bottle of bubbly! We have taken it to many parties and won over many wine snobs to our little $9 bottle of fine wine. We just served it at a company-sponsored event with great reviews. The other night at home we had a big platter of fancy chicken nachos and a bottle of Cristalino. Very "North Dallas" of us, but it's so wonderful and goes with everything.
A Customer - Independence, NJ
Tried one case for a small wedding shower I hosted. Ended up purchasing 3 more for my summer events...A great sparking wine--light, crisp, dry and smooth---very delicious. A new favorite!
A Customer - Brooklyn
Certainly the best bang for your buck when it comes to sparkling wines. I have been drinking this for years and will continue to do so. It is light and crisp and dry. Perfect on it's own, in mimosas, champagne cocktails, whatever. You will not find a better value, even in the mid ranged bubblies. Go for it!
A Customer - Kansas
I had this wine shipped home to California for my Christmas visit. I thought I hated Champagne but my family loves to have it on the holidays. After drinking this I realized I didn't hate Champagne but had just been drinking bad Champagne! This is wonderful by itself no need for orange juice to disguise the flavor of bad Champagne. Wish I could have it shipped to Kansas!
A Customer - San Antonio, Texas
OK, the posts made me try it. How could a bottle of champagne this cheap be any good. I figured I did not have much to lose. Last Saturday night My wife and I sampled our bottle of Cristalino and were floored. Really there is none of that cheap sweetness or lousy aftertaste that make other (value)champagnes that are palatable only for a quick toast and then have you searching for the next libation. This champagne easily holds its own with Moet White Star, albeit without the name recognition that goes along with that brand. This is a solid offering even at triple the price. We are going to order a case and serve it at our next party. Thanks everyone for the input and if you are thinking about, try it. You will not be disappointed.
JIMIREE@OPTONLINE.NET - new york
just had a bottle and I was blown away by the quality. Doesn't have the citrus and pear thing goin on like a vueve and can have a bitter after taste if it's out for too long. it's perfect w/sushi.
jennifer@jenniferlafleur.com - Boston
By far the best tasting value sparkling wine I've had-- EVER! We've already bought 12 cases in the last year since we have discovered it!! It is perfect for parties, or for summer picnics. You MUST try it-- I promise you won't be disappointed!
A Customer - boston
Wonderful for the price. Very enjoyable wine. I love it.
A Customer - California
I love red and white wines, but sparkling wines are my passion. This beautiful Spanish cava has quickly become a favorite of mine. It is light, crisp, and dry, while delivering a nice hint of fruit. I am not a fan of the vastly popular Spanish cava found at most grocery stores, but this cava is outstanding and deserves to be drank regularly.
adamak@cheerful.com - New York
I think this could be the best value sparkling wine around. It's crisp, and fresh. And for $12, it's as good as any value sparkling wine I have drank.
This is sort of my 'every week' champagne. It's also good to buy this for parties, it's won't break your account.
A Customer - San Jose, CA
This is by far the best champagne for the price! It's better than most champagnes out there under $30! Trust me, I know my champagnes! I recommend this to all my friends and they are hooked! If you want a dry, crisp and clean tasting champagne...Cristalino is the way to go!!!
A Customer - Houston
I bought a case of Cristalino last year around the holidays and it was good to the last drop with no discernible variance between bottles. I buy it often as a hostess gift and serve it straight to picky friends. Yet, its not so expensive that you feel badly when you use it to make a mimosa. This is such a nice wine that the airlines ought to invest in it; it's a first class bubbly with a coach price.
A Customer - boston
you wont belive how good this stuff is and it is $8.99 a bottle!!! i dare you to pour a glass of moet& chandon white star $35.00 a bottle and a glass of christalino ,and tell me that one is better than the other
A Customer - Akron, OH
This is by far one of the best sparkling wines on the market for the price. Very light and crisp with a hint of fruit. Bought a case for a party and what a hit it was. Just fantastic.
A Customer - Atlanta ga.
Tried one bottle after reading the review. We are now hooked!
Served it at our wedding and now buy it by the case.
A wonderfully crisp clean cava and a terrific value.
A Customer - Florida
I ordered a case of this for Christmas...gave some as gifts...saved some for home! It was fantastic...everyone loved it. I'm ordering another case now for our son's wedding...I know I should order more but the delivery guy may get the wrong idea!!! This is a must have!
A Customer - St. Louis, MO
WOW- as a continuing fan of white star, PJ, and Veuve,I was impressed by this fantastic spanish cava! In fact, we ordered 2 cases for our wedding and it was an absolute hit- I overheard several guests musing as to the vintage of our bubbly and high praise was given all around. Also, the remaining bottles made for great mimosas the next morning at brunch. Cristalino is a hidden gem- perfect combination of low price and wonderful taste!
A Customer - Orange County, CA
For $8.99... this is excellent. I've had several bottles of '96 Louis Roederer Cristal, Dom Perignon, Veuve Clicquot, Piper Hiedsick, Perrier Jouet, and I think that Cristalino is comparable to a lot of $40-$60 bottles of champagne. I bought 3 bottles of Cristalino and I have yet to try the Cristalino Rose that I bought, but it is an excellent value and I highly recommend it.
A Customer - Houston, TX
We tried this champagne on the Valentine's day before our March wedding. We fell in love with it and shared it with our guests at our wedding. The quality is fantastic! I introduce it to everyone. We will be celebrating our holidays with it, as well. Highly recommended!
A Customer - Orange, CA
Great bottle of cava. no off flavors or cheap perlage. fruity, dry, unique sparkling wine not from champagne.
A Customer - Brooklyn, NY
I ordered a case of this to serve at my wedding reception, and it was a hit. It's dry (I loathe soapy sweet bubbly) and smooth, easy to drink with a pleasing aroma of green apple. We made mimosas for breakfast on our honeymoon using what was left of the case, and they were delicious. It beats some of the mid-priced bubblies I drank in California and I can't recommend it enough. I plan on buying another case to keep around the house, just to drink with dinner.
A Customer - Massachusetts
We were looking for an inexpensive but tasty sparkling wine for thr holidays and Googled onto wine.com. We tried the Christalino NV Cava and, unfortunately, found to be just average and it's 91 rating about 10 points too high.
A Customer - washington DC
i have to concurwith everyone, this is an amazing bottle of bubbly here. i have bought a few bottles and everyone i have shared it with had two questions? what is that? and where can i get that? wine.com of course! it is a great wine with a subtle finish, lasting flavors and my favorite thing about it, NO HANGOVERS. a prefect party or event bubbly at a FANTASTIC price.
A Customer - Miami
I am a champagne connoiseur (been to the French vineyards, sampled the best) and am always keen to try non-regionals. About 5 years ago we tried Cristalino for use with "Champagne cocktails" (oxymoron). It has been a staple at our annual holiday brunch, particularly for those who have a penchant for adding fruit juices etc. to their sparklers. Raise a flute---cheers!!!
meganb@gmail.com - Brooklyn, NY
This is a great everyday sparkler. I buy it by the case, and is ideal for opening when folks drop by, or you've had a bad day and need a little pick me up! A great value, and totally suitable for special ocassions and hostess gifts. We served this at our wedding!
A Customer - California
After so many great reviews I bought a couple for Xmas gifts. It is a great gift for this great price.
A Customer - Folsom, CA
Wonderful. It's surprisingly smooth for a champagne with none of the bite I typically expect with a brut. However, in that respect it has a very light flavor - "clean".
A Customer - Portland, OREGON USA
As a non-drinker, I listen very carefully for feedback whenever I take a gift of wine. Cristalino Brut is a big success whenever it is opened. I stress what it is: an every-event surprise to begin or end an evening with friends. I explain that it is not a bubbly to save for "once-a-year" celebration. Friends are wildy enthused by combination of great price/quality, which is the key. Whenever I give other "bargain" bubblies, or take different brands/types for coparison tastings, Christalino Brut is uniform winner. Anyone can spent $30-40 and get a great bubbly, but Christalino Brut lets you spent less than $10 and do the same thing. Best intersection of price and quality I have found.
winedotcom@thriftycrafter.com - Florida
We really loved this one as well!!! I'm certainly not a 'pro' when it comes to wines, but I would still recommend this to everyone - our guests commented on it also, how good they thought it was!
hsnider@cableone.net - Joplin, MO
Have always loved Prosecco and found this on wine.com and bought some for self and a friend. Really liked it. Especially good with bruschetta, maybe the toast flavor. Very clear. Ordered a case. Right price and right flavor. If you like Prosecco you will like this.
DOUGATKINS@COMCAST.NET - Richmond, VA
We bought several cases of this sparking wine for our wedding. Everyone loved it. Crisp and light. Perfect with wedding cake. Makes a great wedding favor as well. We have been to 2 weddings since ours and all have served this sparking wine as its champagne. Can't beat it for the price even if you buy bottles twice as expensive.
DOUGATKINS@COMCAST.NET - Richmond, VA
Like everyone else says! You cannot beat this champagne even if you are spending $20+ per bottle. Every wine shop manager recommends it - especially for wedding receptions. It is a fantastic bargain. With all these reviews, I am sure it will no longer be cheap in the near future!
A Customer - Bellingham, Washington
I was born and raised in CA; had the opportunity to have sampled most great wines before they were popular. I recently moved to Bellingham, WA and discovered Cristalino in a local grocery store...good price, and it is delicious. I am now buying by the case. Cheers.
A Customer - Florida
I must respectfully disagree with all of the favorable reviews of this cava. It has a promising nose, but it is very bitter taste and has absolutely no sugar at all--and I do not enjoy sweet wines. This was especially disappointing given the several favorable reviews.