1 | Wine | Penedes, 86 or higher, 750 ml

"Finely meshed, with a lightly spiced finish. This shows more finesse than many of its peers, displaying a subtle juiciness, joined by aromatic apricot, quince, mandarin orange and almond notes."

"This lightly sweet style of Cava brings out fresh flavors of Meyer lemon, apple, and pear. It's all about soft fruit, yet it remains completely clean, finishing with scents of apple butter and maple sap."

"Subtle, leesy aromas of apple, spices, flowers and nuts. Dry, racy and perfumed, with intense ginger and apple flavors complicated by nutty and floral nuances. Finishes quite dry and restrained. Unusually subtle, fresh, clean Cava." Reviewed by Stephen Tanzer.

"The gentle sparkle of this wine carries scents of honeyed apple and red-apple skin. It's fragrant and clean, and lasts on fruit, a rich style with balance."

"This juicy rosé is very tasty and well-balanced, with lots of red and black fruit notes, joined by ripe cherry, spice, almond and lemon zest flavors. Moderate finish."

"It is essentially a vintage selection of the best fruit from a given year. Mineral, smoked nuts, green apple, and floral notes inform the nose leading to a crisp, refreshing, nicely proportioned Cava that will provide pleasure for another 1-2 years."

"The NV Babot Cava I Vi Brut Nature is a custom cuvee made for importer Eric Solomon and Barcelona wine merchant Quim Vila. White fruits, brioche, mineral, and floral notes lead to a vinous, surprisingly sophisticated, dry Cava with excellent concentration and length. It is an outstanding value in sparkling wine for drinking over the next 1-2 years."

"This frothy effort exhibits more brioche and buttered citrus notes, light to medium body, and a clean/pure style. Again, it is a super value in sparkling white wine." -Robert Parker

"A sensational value, it tips the scales at 11.5% alcohol. Light-bodied and frothy with small bubbles, it was aged one year in the bottle prior to being released. This tasty, crisp, effervescent 2010 should be consumed over the next 6-12 months. I am glad to see the coop is now vintage-dating this cuvee so readers are assured of purchasing the freshest bottlings." -Robert Parker

"It has a simple, very “winey” bouquet with touches of butterscotch and dried pineapple. The palate offers more than the nose, expressing good weight and balance in the mouth, with a hazelnut and mandarin-tinged finish that is bright and vivacious."