"An Almost Hypnotic, Perfect Pale Hue That Is Worth the Price Alone!"

What a great week it has been for the arrival of new wines. We're thrilled to announce one of the most stunning sparkling wines we've enjoyed for its price in a long time. This is a fairly bold claim for two wine buyers who taste up to 50 new wines in the course of a day's work, but we're serious as we can be about these bubbles.

Today’s wine was introduced to us by Andrew Crookes from Valkryie Imports. Andrew is one cool guy who always has some hip new sip under his sleeve. When he informed us he had a sparkling rosé for less than $30 which could pass for an $80-$100 bottle of Champagne we immediately purchased it, sight unseen. Andrew's word is as good as gold.

We opened the wine with friends at a Korean bo ssam BBQ dinner a week ago (an article by Leslie will be forthcoming about this dinner in the autumn issue of Edible Cape Cod). We were blown away. Yes, indeed, this wine tastes like a very expensive bottle of Rosé Champagne. It’s absolutely delicious, a screaming value, and in no way tastes like it originates in Spain. Unfortunately there is very limited supply for the year. In fact, this wine is highly allocated, so you should get it while you can and then it's all over. Think of this as a "pop up" wine. Here one minute and gone the next.

Check out the review. We couldn't have said it better ourselves!

Raventos I Blanc de Nit Rose Cava NV (Penedes, Spain)

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"Who needs Champagne when Cava can be as good as this?"

“The outstanding 2009 De Nit (rose) has an almost hypnotic, perfect pale hue that is worth the price alone! A blend of classic Cava varieties with 5% Monastrell, it is sourced from 30- to 40-year-old vines from the estate. The nose is very subtle and very pretty with traces of rosewater, fish scale and Morello cherries, all beautifully defined and drawing you in. The palate is crisp and tense on the entry: a minimalist rose cave that is based on freshness and poise rather than delivering fruit intensity. It is a delicate, very pretty, harmonious Cava rose that is sensual and alluring. Who needs Champagne when Cava can be as good as this? Drink now-2015+.

Raventos I Blanc produce a clutch of excellent Cavas and in the case of “De Nit,” one of the finest I encountered during my tastings. The estate has belonged to the Raventos family since 1497 and it was Josep Raventos Fatjo who is credited with making the first Cava way back in 1872. Nowadays, it is Manuel Raventos who is both president and oenologist.” (Wine Advocate)

Wine Advocate: 93 points

$29.99/bottle or $288/12 pack case ($23.99/bottle) or just $23.99/bottle in a mixed case of wine. This wine is highly allocated and small production and we won't be able to purchase more than a handful of cases. Get it while you can. We'll be doing the same for home. How exciting!!!

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