AT Roca Reserva Sparkling Penedes 2023

AT Roca Reserva Sparkling Penedes 2023In recent years, the best sparkling winemakers in Spain have abandoned the Cava DO because of its dominance by just two large industrial producers. AT Roca is at the forefront of this, working organically and hand harvesting. This is a blend of local grapes Macabeo (55%) and Xarello (45%) made in the traditional method, like Champagne. Aged sur lie for over 20 months, with zero dosage. Its one of the best values in bubbles out there: crisp, dry,

The 2013 Vinha Pan is Baga from the Panasqueira vineyard

fresh rose petals

and filtered New York water

a Chilean raw milk cheesemaker

but there's enough still there to keep things just a bit rowdy

72% Merlot

Picked at perfect ripeness

Direct Press Selection | January 2022

20 ppm SO2 was added at barrel to mitigate the risk of brettanomyces in the wine cellar (brett loves cider)

phylloxera-free old vines and the most striking and spectacular landscapes make the Canary Islands one of the “must see” regions when it comes to showcasing volcanic soils

sweeter apples to balance the intensity of the others

Laura's reds are always delightfully rustic and alive and Azos da Vila delivers on that promise -  it is buoyant