Rather deeply colored in the more traditional Spanish style for Rosé wines (most producers are shifting toward much paler tones), this is made entirely from black grapes, namely, 90% Garnacha and 10% Pinot Noir. Ageing for 15 months is relatively modest for this house, but certainly not for the Cava D.O. overall, which requires only 9 months. Open and even juicy in character but not overtly sweet, the flavors are reminiscent of pie cherries and … um … red gummy bears. Those descriptors make the wine sound frivolous, but it doesn’t come off that way, and its modest sweetness and refreshing acidity make it a good choice for use at the table.
Roger Goulart, Cava (Catalonia, Spain) 2014
By Michael Franz