August 17, 2010 3:17 pm
August is the month where any and all things are cause for celebration. Vacations are commencing (or ending), vows are said and glasses clinked for even the oddest of holidays, such as Elvis Presley Week. For those of us who love that Champagne feel but are not huge on the price tag, Cava is one of the next best, and delicious, choices.
Mont-Ferrant Rosé Brut Cava is a traditionally created Cava with a twist: its pink hue is a result of ideal weather conditions from May to October in the normally temperate Spain. Enjoyed well chilled, this Cava is affordable, has a distinctly silky texture and a pure bouquet. This bottle works perfectly for a late night get-together...even if said get-together happens to be you, the couch and a pile of awesome Blu-Rays.
Tip: Pair this intriguingly colored wine with Spanish small-plate tapas and a sweet film by Spanish director Isabel Coixet, The Secret Life of Words. This deep film works perfectly with the light, perky flavor of the Cava.
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— Written by Kaitlin A. Lipe
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Tags : cava, Spain, Isabel Coixet, bottle, rose, brut, champagne, sparkling, wine, fermentation
July 28, 2010 9:09 am
I've always been a self-declared Sauvignon Blanc lover. There's nothing like it in hot weather, it pairs with a wide variety of foods and makes a perfect kir (my aperitif of choice). But I've recently discovered a lesser-known but equally delicious varietal that has been giving my beloved Sauvignon a run for its money: Albariño.
Albariño, a grape native to Spain and northwest Portugal, literally means "white wine from the Rhine (river)." If you've never tasted Albariño before, look for a bottle from the Rías Biaxas region, whose maritime climate and mountain barriers make for ideal growing conditions. Martín Códax is one of the best producers of Albariño in the region, making an aromatic and complex wine with crisp flavors of pear, passion fruit and pineapple. This is a very food-friendly wine, and pairs perfectly with summery salads, grilled fish or soft cheeses.
Tip: Look for Albariños produced in 2008, which was a long and cool growing season that resulted in large quantities of perfectly ripened grapes.
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— Written by Lisa Curry
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Tags : Martin Codax, Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain, Wine, Lisa Curry
June 6, 2010 8:27 pm
Cavas have grown to be an inexpensive, but delightful way to entertain on a budget. Perfect for parties, dinner dates or just sipping alone celebrating a personal victory, cava tickle the tongue like Champagne, but at half the price.
The Segura Viudas Winery was established in 1954 on an amazingly old estate in Catalunya known as Can Espbert in the Penedès region of Spain. An old farm house, or masÍa, from the 11th century has been revamped into a contemporary, state-of-the-art facility and produces variations on the cava that mirror most sparkling wines. Our favorite? The Segura Viudas Brut Reserva. A combination of Macabeo, Parellada and Zarel-lo grapes, it is aged in the bottle for a minimum of three years. The notes are pleasant and floral, with a hint of creaminess of the palate. Tip: The Brut Reserva should never be consumed alone; sparkling wine this good should be shared with a companion!
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— Written by Kaitlin A. Lipe
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Tags : cava, sparkling wines, Spain, champagne, France, grapes, Segura Viudas, Brut Reserva, Macabeo, Parellada, Zarel-lo, grapes
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