September 9, 2010 3:25 pm
If I had it my way, I'd drink sparkling wine every day, all day, for the rest of my life. Sadly, this is not feasible and so I turn to a weekly sampling of different varieties of sparkling wines, including Cavas, Champagnes, my down-on-my-luck Martini and Rossi and, my all time top 5, Prosecco.
La Marca's 2008 Spumante is made in Northern Italy from Prosecco grapes. It's lightly floral and fruity with low alcohol levels and that distinctly tingly sensation upon sipping. Golden in color, this sparkling wine has a flavor of ripe citrus, green apples and, underneath, toast. It's delightfully refreshing and crisp, perfect after a long, hot day toiling in your air conditioned office.
Tip: I never like to watch a film alone, and this Prosecco, besides blending well with crushed blackberries or between sips, also goes great with my favorite film by director Federico Fellini, La Dolce Vita. A little romance and bottle of bubbly are the makings of a great night in with someone (or someones) you love!
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— Written by Kaitlin A. Lipe
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Tags : cava, prosecco, wine, sparkling, lamarca, dolce, vita, federico, fellini, director
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 23, 2010 8:13 am
With hot weather comes, cool drinks like the Jam Woww Cocktail (which bears no relation to said Jersey Shore cast member of a similar name) bring the chill to any backyard bash. Composed of sparkling wine, triple sec and Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz, each sip is refreshing, fruity and pairs excellently with ribs slathered in honey barbecue sauce or sweet potatoes fresh off the grill.
Tip: Jam Jar is also wonderful on its own! Great as an after dinner drink, Cape Classics' Sweet Shiraz is the perfect topper to a searing summer sunset. At least, if you have a view.
Jam Woww Cocktail
Ingredients:
4 parts sparkling wine
4 parts Jam Jar
1 part triple sec
Preparation:
1. Mix all ingredients together and garnish with berries or a slice of orange.
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— Written by Kaitlin A. Lipe
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Tags : Jam, Jar, Sweet, Shiraz, Cava, Cape, Classics, Summer, Wine, Red
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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