VANCOUVER MAGAZINE INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION

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!

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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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