Dibon Brut Reserve Cava NV

Served With: Tapas (Marcona Almonds, Pimento & Garlic Olives, Cheese)

Five Things: citrine (quartz) color, mineral, crisp, Asian pear, medium finish

COO: Catalunya, Spain

Notes: This crisp inexpensive cava cut right through the fatty stuffed olives, nuts & cheese with a clean mineral finish. A very nice match.

Rating: Very Good

Tags: catalunya, spain, cava, brut

Can Vendrell Cava Brut

Served With: Sushi

Five Things: straw color, crisp, citrus, slightly bready, uneven finish

COO: Penedès, Spain

Notes: Sushi and Cava are generally a great match, and this traditional blend of organic grapes (30% Xarel-lo, 30% Macabeu, 35% Parellada) started fine, but the finish wasn't particularly smooth (burp!).

Website: Albet i Noya

Rating: Good

Tags: spain, cava, brut