"A serious rose, the 2009 Marques de Gelida Rose was made from 100% Pinot Noir and spent two years in bottle before being released. It offers vibrant strawberry and cherry fruit intermixed with hints of herbs, earth and spice. The effervescence is intense as well as persistent in this medium-bodied, fresh, cleanly made sparkling rose. It should drink well for 1-2 years."

"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."

"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."