Muri Passing Clouds
MURI Passing Clouds is a sparkling non-alcoholic blend from Copenhagen built around fermented gooseberry, white currant, quince kefir, jasmine tea, foraged woodruff, geranium, and barley malt kvass. Fresh green fruit and delicate florals meet juicy acidity, with hints of honey, herbs, and a soft, rounded texture through the mid-palate. Clean, lightly tannic, and gently herbaceous on the finish, it has enough structure for the dinner table while still feeling wonderfully bright and celebratory. MURI builds its drinks through fermentation rather than dealcoholization, creating complexity from the ingredients themselves, and Passing Clouds remains one of the clearest examples of what makes the producer so exciting.
Why We Love It
Passing Clouds is a beautiful example of why we love this new category of wine alternatives. It's dry, layered, and interesting, with enough structure to stand up to food but a freshness that makes it as good on its own. There's a little pét-nat-like funkiness underneath all that bright fruit and floral character, which keeps every sip interesting.
Especially good with: oysters, scallops and other shellfish, creamy white-rind cheeses, Thai green curry, laksa, sushi, or a bright and spicy som tam salad.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Fresh green fruit leads, with gooseberry, quince, delicate jasmine florals, and a subtle wild herbal note from the foraged woodruff.
Palate: Juicy and bright, with lively green-fruit acidity and a soft, rounded texture from the quince kefir. Jasmine brings delicate florals, while woodruff and geranium add a gently herbaceous edge. Light tannin keeps it structured and refreshing.
Finish: Clean, dry, and lightly tannic, with lingering green fruit, soft herbs, and a subtle honeyed note.
Product Details
Producer: MURI
Origin: Copenhagen, Denmark
Style: Sparkling white wine alternative
ABV: Less than 0.5%
Size: 750 ml
Ingredients: Water, white currant juice, gooseberry juice, quince kefir, barley malt, sugar, jasmine, woodruff, salt, geranium, and yeast
Allergens: Contains gluten; may contain sulfites
Calories: 15 per 100 ml
Sugar: 3 grams per 100 ml
Serving: Serve well chilled in a white-wine or sparkling-wine glass
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MURI Passing Clouds non-alcoholic?
Yes. Passing Clouds contains less than 0.5% ABV and is considered non-alcoholic. Its complexity is developed through fermentation rather than by removing alcohol from finished wine.
What does MURI Passing Clouds taste like?
It is bright, floral, and lightly herbaceous, with gooseberry, quince, jasmine, green fruit, juicy acidity, gentle tannin, and a soft, rounded texture.
What is woodruff?
Woodruff is an aromatic woodland herb with delicate grassy, floral, and softly sweet notes. MURI forages it near Copenhagen and uses it to give Passing Clouds its distinctive herbal character.
Is Passing Clouds a sparkling wine?
Passing Clouds is a sparkling wine alternative made from fermented fruits, tea, botanicals, and barley malt rather than grapes. Its acidity, texture, fine bubbles, and dry finish make it particularly appealing to sparkling-wine and pét-nat drinkers.
Does MURI Passing Clouds contain gluten?
Yes. Passing Clouds contains barley malt and is not gluten-free. It may also contain sulfites.
How should MURI Passing Clouds be served?
Serve it well chilled in a white-wine or sparkling-wine glass. Refrigerate after opening and enjoy within one to two days for the freshest bubbles.
