Cava

Ten enter, one leaves

March 16, 2010
Ten enter, one leaves

Remember the review on the three selections of Champagne Henriot? Well, those same friends are having a gathering next month and were having trouble in picking the sparkling wine to kick start said event. So, what else would a good wino do, but have a pre-event with a small group of fellow drunks oenophiles...
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Posted in Above average, Average, California, Cava, Cremant, Good, Italian, Not for me, Prosecco, Sparkling | 2 Comments »

Bubbly pair from Segura Viudas

March 11, 2010
Bubbly pair from Segura Viudas

It was sometime in November of 2006 when I was first introduced to the wonders of Segura Viudas. It was the time of year when distributors were pushing their sparkling wares and we were sampling 3 wines from this Spanish Cava producer, the Brut Reserva, Aria and Reserva Heredad. Unfortunately, the Heredad was corked,...
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A smattering of rosés

March 1, 2010
A smattering of rosés

Last Friday saw the resurrection of a previously canceled tasting of sparkling rosés. Of course, you know I’m never one to pass up on some bubbles, so I attended in the hopes of catching a few items I’d not yet had. 4 out of 5 ain’t bad, as the other one I already have...
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Posted in Above average, Average, California, Cava, Champagne, Not for me, Sparkling | 3 Comments »

A tale of two Freixenets

February 2, 2010
A tale of two Freixenets

Value holds different meaning for everyone. If you are worth a billion dollars, spending a few hundred dollars for a bottle of bubbly isn’t going to really mean much to you. If you’re of much more limited funds, $20 can feed a family of five to a decent home cooked meal. Overall, I feel...
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Codorníu Brut Pinot Noir

January 19, 2010
Codorníu Brut Pinot Noir

FULL DISCLOSURE: I received this wine as a press sample. Suggested retail is $15. Last night was roast chicken night, with a really tasty recipe out of Bon Appétit magazine that included my first (but not last) taste of roasted broccoli. The wine recommendation was a bourgogne and as some of you realize, that usually...
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