750ml, $14.99
Mercat Brut Cava
Mercat is a selection of plots with vines ranging from 15-40 years old, planted on calcareous and clay soils. The wine is vinified in the traditional method, aged for 18 months. The nose bursts with rich pear, green apple and hints of cream. On the palate the wine shows great finesse and balance with notes of papaya and pear rounded out with hints of hazelnuts, finishing with crisp acidity and freshness.
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Nowadays, Champagne is generally too expensive to pour into a glass of OJ. Instead, opt for a bottle of Cava. This sparkler is of Spanish origin but uses the same production method as Champagne, lending some similar flavors.
Naveran Brut Cava
750ml, $16.99
Naverán Dama is a Cava masterpiece, a combination of Chardonnay, which gives the wine body and volume, and Parellada, which imparts a zesty, bright character that cuts through the buttery roundness of the Chardonnay. Champagne lovers will enjoy this Mediterranean “farmer's fizz” with oysters, raw tuna and sushi. Its fresh acidity also compliments fruit desserts, especially peaches and sliced oranges.
