On Asimov’s Tail: “Cava, the Prosecco of Spain, Gets Its Due — at Last”

And, we’re back. WineChap is on the run today so we’ll keep it brief. This week’s column discusses Spain’s answer to Italy’s Prosecco and reminds us that there is more to Cava than Bodega bubbly (a.k.a Freixenet). here are this week’s top ten picks and where you can buy them here in NYC (and abroad). Oh, and for those here in NYC, You’ll find the Raventos and Gramona wines dotting lists throughout the city, but for the more lesser known offerings look to the beacon of all things Spanish: Casa Mono. Anda! Cava Gran Reserva ‘Ill Lustros’ 2001, Gramona Where to buy: Wally’s (Los Angeles, CA) Cava Dama Brut 2006, Naveran Where to buy: Saratoga Wine Exchange (Saratoga Springs, NY) Cava Brut NV, González Byass Vilarnau Where to buy: Mad Wine (Seattle, WA) Brut Reserva ‘L’Hereu’ 2006, Raventós i Blanc Where to buy: Chelsea Wine Vault, Astor Wines Brut NV, Castellroig Where to buy: Tinto Fino, UVA Wines and Spirits Brut Reserva Ecologico, El Cep Marquès de Gelida Where to buy: Chelsea Wine Vault Brut Reserva, Vega Barcelona Where to buy: Heights Chateau, Wine Library Gran Cuvée 2006, Gramona Where to buy: Drink Up NY (Brooklyn) Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2002, Llopart Leopardi Where to buy: Mora’s Fine Wine (Long Island, NY), Ultimate Wines (Iselin, NJ) Brut Reserva NV, Segura Viudas Where to buy: Heights Chateau

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