jamie goode's wine blog: A world-class Cava from Raventos

Thursday, October 15, 2009

A world-class Cava from Raventos

Over the last year or so, I've become increasingly interested in the world of Champagne and sparkling wine. I'm an open-minded guy, but at the very top end, I have to confess that almost all my favourite bubbly wines are actually from Champagne. So I was delighted to find this thoroughly delicious Cava. It's world class.

Raventos I Blanc Sant Sadurni D'Anoia Gran Reserva 2003 Cava
Yellow/gold colour. Lovely toasty, complex nose with subtle herby notes, hints of grapefruit and some citrussy fruit. Very refined and complex. The palate is fresh and fruity but has a savoury, complex side with toast and nuts. There's a herby tang on the finish that reminds me this is Cava. Very attractive and sophisticated. 90/100

Labels: cava, spain, sparkling wine

7 Comments:

At 1:12 PM, Ryan said...: Yum. I love Cava (and Sekt!)
At 1:50 PM, Alex Lake said...: I see from Wine-searcher that it's available from Handford Fine Wines
At 1:50 PM, Alex Lake said...: ..but costs the best part of £30!
At 4:31 PM, Anonymous said...: Jamie - you can't possibly justify almost £30 for a bottlew of Cava???? - SURELY NOT ?????
At 7:07 PM, Ms. Drinkwell said...: Couldn't agree more! I often recommend this wine to customers as a very fine (and a lot less expensive) alternative to Champagne. I've never received anything but extremely positive feedback on it.
Also, a producer called Gramona makes really excellent cava as well. Try it, if you haven't.
At 11:02 AM, Mark ONeill said...: Its excellent to note a bottle of it is sitting in my wine rack for the last year after purchasing on a whim in Spain.
I shall enjoy it even more this weekend!
At 2:41 PM, Anonymous said...: I tried this Cava (yes for £30) and thought it was a great sparkling wine! Really this should be compared against Champagne to realise it's true value.