Nuala

Base Composition. Nuala is composed of a piquette base made from blackcurrants, redcurrant juice, kombucha, black tea, chamomile water kefir, and a kvass flavoured with fig leaves and pine needles, according to the August 2021 Feinschmeckeren feature.^[1]

Black Tea -- Tannin and Structure. Tannin-rich black tea provides tannin and body alongside the berry skins, according to the August 2021 Feinschmeckeren feature.^[1]

Fig Leaf and Pine Kvass -- Herbal and Resinous Seasoning. The kvass component is flavoured with fig leaves and pine needles. MURI describes the pine as used for its herbal and resin qualities, contributed as a hint within the blend.^[1],[2]

Chamomile Water Kefir, Redcurrant Juice and Kombucha -- Supporting Ferments. A chamomile water kefir, redcurrant juice, and kombucha round out the base drinks that make up the piquette blend, according to the August 2021 Feinschmeckeren feature.^[1]

Appearance. Nuala is visually similar to an unfiltered red wine, according to the August 2021 Feinschmeckeren feature.^[1]

Palate. Nuala is a berry-forward, still beverage with a lot of body and dark complexities. It is notably dry, with tannin and body derived from the tannin-rich black tea and berry skins. MURI has also described the blend as vibrant, bright and fruity with refreshing acidity and lush berry notes.^[1],[3]

Structure. Structural markers reported across sources:^[1],[3]

• Sweetness: dry
• Acidity: refreshing
• Body: full, with a lot of body
• Tannin: present, from black tea and berry skins
• Complexity: dark complexities

MURI recommends Nuala with comforting autumn dishes such as game, mushrooms, and roots.^[4]

Muri Nuala 2021 was selected as Viinilehti's best non-alcoholic beverage of 2023, praised for its berry-fresh and aromatic flavor profile.^[5]