Looking for a bottle of bubbly to usher in 2025? Or say adios to 2024? Why not try a bottle of Gelida pinot noir brut réserva Cava from Barcelona, Spain?
Cava, which is made in the same method as Champagne, is one bottle that I pick up when I happen to see an unfamiliar label on the shelf. They are always reasonably priced and high in quality. I found this $21.99 rosé, made from 100% hand harvested pinot noir, on the shelf at Heinen’s in Hudson. And, boy, did I hit the jackpot with this one.
Vins el Cep of Barcelona is the first Cava producer to use biodynamic practices and proudly label each bottle as certified organic.
Tiny enthusiastic bubbles ascended to the top of my first glass. My senses were greeted with subtle strawberry aromas with hints of fresh baked croissants. Definitely the best bottle of Cava that I’ve ever had. The pairings are seemingly endless with this rosé. I relished my first few sips with a handful of sweet and spicy kettle cooked chips from Hartville Potato Chips in Akron, which you can find at Beau’s Bistro & Bar and Acme Fresh Market locations.