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Parés Balta, Cava Brut NV, Catalonia, Spain Drink: 2014-2015. 12% XD 750 mL  $17.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Aviva Vino, Monsant Bula 2012, Catalonia, Spain Drink: 2014-2024. 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Freixenet Legero Cava, Catalonia, Spain: A remarkably tasty and juicy non-alcoholic sparkling wine. Perfect for holiday gathering where some guests don't want to drink alcoholic beverages. Aromas of pear and peach. Refreshing. Drink: 2016-2017. MD 750 mL  $9.00 Score: 87/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review
Cavas Hill 1887 Brut, Spain, Spain: Cavas Hills Cellars are located in Mojo, in the heart of the Alt Penedes region to the southwest of Barcelona in the heart of Cava Spanish sparkling wine production. The winery's history dates back to the seventeenth century when Englishman Joseph Hill was tending vines on the property. This is a traditional blend of Spanish grapes including Xarel-lo, Macabeo and Parellada and the wine is made using the traditional method of the second fermentation in the bottle. Pale straw hue in the glass. Toasty, green apple notes. Great price. Drink: 2014-2016. 370866 11.50% XD 750 mL  $13.20 Score: 88/100. April 15, 2015 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review
Villa Conchi Brut Selección Cava, Cava D.O., Spain: A crisp, refreshing sparkling wine from Spain that's a fraction of the price of Champagne. Toasty and vibrant. 577148 11.50% MD 750 mL  $23.00 Score: 88/100. March 4, 2022 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review
Barranc Dels Closos Mas Igneus Priorat 2012, Catalogne, Spain   750 mL  $20.20. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Buil & Giné, Joane Giné Priorat 2010, Catalonia, Spain Drink: 2014-2021. 14.50% D 750 mL  $32.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Clos Figueras, Font De La Figuera Priorat 2009, Catalonia, Spain Drink: 2014-2020. 15% XD 750 mL  $42.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Priorat - Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi 2009 2012, Spain  14%  750 mL. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Domini De La Cartoixa Formiga De Vellut Formiga de Galena Priorat 2012, D.O.C.A., Priorat, Spain  344671 14.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95. November 23, 2012 Full Review
Can Blau Montsant 2013, DO Monsant, Spain  67397 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95. March 1, 2008 Full Review
Mas Collet Garnacha Blend 2012, D.O. Montsant, Spain  80705 14.40% XD 750 mL  $17.95. August 30, 2008 Full Review
Juve Y Camps - Reserva De La Familia 00/01 2011, Cava, Catalonia, Spain  12.20%  750 mL  $22.25. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Les Terrasses Alvaro Palacios Priorat 2013, Priorat, Catalogne, Spain  XD 750 mL. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Castillo de Ulver Bierzo 2015, Bierzo, Spain: A vibrant attack of acidity on the palate. Ripe, sweet purple plums on the nose. Perfect for hamburgers. Drink: 2017-2023. 14% D 750 mL  $18.55 Score: 87/100. April 25, 2017 Full Review
Pere Ventura Tresor Brut Reserva Cava 2017, Penedès D.O., Spain Drink: 2020-2022. 16703 11.50% D 750 mL  $18.95. December 15, 2020 Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review
Mont Rubi Black Garnacha 2019, Penedès, Catalunya, Spain Drink: 2022-2032. 14% XD 750 mL  $22.35. March 1, 2012 Full Review

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