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Best of Category
Codorniu Cuvé
Raventos, Spain $19.99
Cava
tends to be excellent value, but this one is very,
very special.The magic comes from spiking the
blend of traditional Catalan grapes (Xarello,
Macabeo, Parellada) with a dash of Chardonnay.
The result is a delicious, distinctively Spanish
wine with extra finesse. The judges were astounded
to discover it was less than $20. Bring on the
tapas!
Image credit: John Sinal
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Sparkling Wine
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Best of Category Codorniu
Cuvée Raventos, Spain $19.99 +521773
Bottega Petalo Vino del Amore Moscato, Italy $17.99
+580993
Miraculously floral, and delightfully not too sweet.
Codorniu Pinot Noir Brut, Spain $19.99 +104034
New Wave Spanish sparkler with Pinot Noir backbone.
Deinhard Lila Imperial Riesling Brut, Germany $13.99
+159558
Old standby seems to get better every year. Outrageously
good value.
Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut, Washington $19.99 +398198
Awesome bargain from Washington.
Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut, California $29.99 +192898
Like a cool breeze off the bay.
Lanson Black Label Brut, France $49.99 +41889
Unbeatable Champagne value.
Louis Roederer Brut Premier, France $61.95 +268771
The definition of elegance.
Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs, California $39.99 +195529
*
Stunning value from the Napa Valley.
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Spain $14.99 +158493
Super dependable Cava—tastes like $20.
Sumac Ridge Steller’s Jay Brut 2002, B.C. $24.99
+264879
B.C.’s classic bubble.
Valdo Prosecco, Italy $19.99 +550111
Super stylish less-is-more Italian fizz.
Sparkling Wine Food Pairings:
Shanghai-style popcorn crab, Peking duck, pan-fried
Fanny Bay oysters and smoked salmon.
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