2018 Roger Goulart Cava Gran Reserva Extra Brut, Spain, Wine Review

This cava is a blend of 35% Chardonnay, 35% Xarel·lo, 15% Macabeo, and 15% Parellada. Light golden in color, clear and bright with a nice mousse of medium sized bubbles. The nose has seltzer, slight diesel notes (which blew off with air), almonds and green apples. Medium bodied. On the palate, this has a nice complexity to it. Lemons, grapefruit, yeast and slight minerals. Good acidity. Nice finish. Hard to beat this for value in sparkling wine. Nice on its own, but better with food. Paella would be an obvious choice. Drink over the next few years.

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A-

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2018

Current Price:

$20.00USD

Simple Summer Wines from Spain

Summertime for most of the United States means the return of vegetation. Both our rural and urban areas come alive with the blossoming of flowers, the production of fruits and vegetables and the long hours of sunshine. We spend countless evenings cherishing this season. As we relax, whether on our own patio or at a neighborhood restaurant, we look for refreshing wines to share the intimate harmony between both humanity and nature.

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NV Bodegas Murviedro Cava Los Monteros Brut, Spain

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Light golden in color. Nice mousse of medium sized bubbles. The nose is all about red apples (fuji?). On the palate, this is frothy and slightly sweet. Not a serious wine but tasty and fun. It has a place in this world.

2020 Raventós i Blanc Blanc de Blancs, Spain, Penedes, Wine Review

Vintage:

2020

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B+

Current Price:

$17.00USD

This is a sparkling wine from Spain. It is a blend of 45% Xarel.lo, 40% Macabeo, 12% Parellada and 3% Malvasía de Sitges. Golden in color. A fair amount of smaller bubbles. The nose has char, and lemons. Nice mouthfeel. Good backbone of acidity. The lemons carry thru to the palate. Shorter finish. Drink over the next five years. Very food friendly, this makes a nice starter with appetizers for a holiday party or dinner.

NV Marquis de Sade Rosado Brut Premium Cava, Spain, Wine Review

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Golden/pink in color with a slight mousse of medium bubbles. The nose is nice with minerals, oranges and some apples. Medium bodied. Moderate acidity. On the palate some apple cider notes with a touch of sweetness. Solid finish. This is easy to drink and probably a bit better with some fried appetizers. Drink now.

NV Joios Cava Brut, Spain - Wine Review

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B+

$12 gets you this delightful sparkler. Perfect for mixing or drinking on its own at parties. Light gold in color. Lots of medium to large bubbles. The nose is lemony which carries thru to the palate. Apparently there is no Xarelo in this but it is 100% Chardonnay. It certainly punches above its weight class. Outstanding value.

2018 Roger Goulart Cava Gran Reserva Extra Brut, Spain, Wine Review

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