{"title":"Cava","description":"\u003cp\u003eCava is Spain's answer to Champagne, made using the same traditional method of a second fermentation inside the bottle, though it relies on a different set of grapes, chiefly Macabeo, Xarel-lo, and Parellada. Most production is centred on Penedes in Catalonia, where limestone-rich soils and a Mediterranean climate keep prices well below equivalent French sparkling wine without sacrificing the fine, persistent bubbles the method is known for. Styles range from crisp, straightforward Brut through to more complex Reserva and Gran Reserva bottlings aged for years on lees. For the method itself, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/methode-traditionnelle\"\u003eMethode Traditionnelle\u003c\/a\u003e covers examples from beyond Spain, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spanish-wine\"\u003eSpanish Wine\u003c\/a\u003e covers everything else on offer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dibon-cava-brut-seleccion","title":"Dibon Cava Brut Seleccion NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDibon Cava Brut Seleccion\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional blend of Xarel-lo, Parellada and Macabeo grapes from Catalonia's Penedes region, produced by the Tetas family's Bodegas Pinord. Full of toasty, nutty qualities layered with notes of cinnamon and corn meal, it is aromatically complex and finely bubbled, offering an elegant compote of fruit salad, citrus and a baked apple centre laced with sourdough, nuts and savoury Champagne-like characters. Affordable and memorably labelled, it delivers fresh bakery aromas, a dry taste and a lingering finish at 11.5% alcohol, sealed under cork, making it exceptionally good value for a Spanish sparkling wine of this style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDIBON describes its Cava as an exciting project from the Tetas family, owners of Bodegas Pinord, founded in 1949 and now run by the third generation, whose winemaking interests centre on Penedes as acknowledged specialists in producing Cava. Brut Seleccion is a traditional blend of Xarel-lo, Parellada and Macabeo grapes, full of toasty, nutty qualities with notes of cinnamon and corn meal, developed to complement Bodegas Pinord's Marrugat Cava range while appealing to a younger market, and it has been well received in international markets sealed under cork at 11.5% alcohol.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 90\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Attractive and fragrant, the inviting bouquet shows white stone fruit, lemon peel and floral characters with a hint of nutty complexity. The palate is bright, juicy and smooth, and offers silky mouthfeel and elegant fruit intensity, finishing long and refreshing.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoelle Thomson, Drinksbiz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Affordable and memorably labelled, this Spanish sparkling wine is made in Catalonia's wine region of Penedes. Dibon Cava's best attribute is its fresh bakery aromas, dry taste and lingering finish and it offers exceptionally good value for money.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182031593839,"sku":"100718","price":137.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/DibonCavaBrutSeleccionNV.jpg?v=1783709987"},{"product_id":"vilarnau-cava-brut-reserva","title":"Vilarnau Cava Brut Reserva NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVilarnau Cava Brut Reserva\u003c\/strong\u003e is bright, polished Spanish fizz with considerably more going on than its easy-going price suggests. Green apple, pear and fresh citrus are joined by white flowers, brioche and a gentle toasted-nut character, with fine bubbles and crisp acidity carrying everything into a clean, dry finish. Vilarnau has produced Cava in Penedès since 1949 and now works from a striking modern winery just outside Barcelona. Fresh enough for casual pouring but with enough lees-aged detail for the proper glassware, this is excellent with seafood, fried snacks, tapas or any occasion improved by the sound of a cork leaving the bottle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-lo, the wine undergoes its second fermentation in bottle before ageing for more than 15 months on lees. The blend is designed to bring together fresh fruit and floral aromas with the bread and pastry notes developed during fermentation, followed by subtle toast, nut and honey characters from ageing. The palate remains fresh and fruit-driven, with a fine mousse, lively acidity and enough body to carry comfortably from aperitif through to seafood, fish, poultry and other lighter dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53214575591791,"sku":"100912","price":161.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/VilarnauCavaBrutReservaNV.jpg?v=1784686067"}],"url":"https:\/\/stolencellar.co.nz\/collections\/cava.oembed","provider":"Stolen Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}