Cava

Cava is a sparkling wine produced in the Catalonia region of northeast Spain. Produced in much the same way as Champagne, with a secondary fermentation in bottle, Cava is made primarily from local grapes: Macabeu, Xarel-lo, and Parellada. These signature varieties, grown in a Mediterranean climate, yield traditional-method sparkling wines with a broad, earthy profile and dry finish.

The Proyecto Cu4tro Cava counts a small portion of Chardonnay in the blend, bringing added elegance and lift. This is quite an intriguing wine with very ripe, sweetly scented yellow fruits and spice on the nose. In contrast, the palate is very dry with vigorous mousse and crisp flavours of lemon, green apple and savoury undertones. Nutty, savoury hints linger on the finish. 2023-2026– jb

$ 27 $ 162

This easy-drinking, orchard fruit and lemonscented Cava features a traditional blend of native grapes Macabeu, Xarel-lo, Parellada. The wine is aged for 18 months to two years on its lees, giving a subtly creamy mid palate and hints of digestive biscuit on the finish. The bubbles are very lively and persistent throughout. 2023-2026– jb

12%

Josep Maria Suriol

After a 20-year career managing exports for two important Penedès wineries, Josep Maria Suriol decided to branch out on his own. He began by handpicking interesting wineries from across his native Catalonia with the ambition to grow their sales around the world. Today, Suriol’s company, PepWines, is a family affair with its own exciting wine brands made to rigorous quality standards.

The Leonor de Carrera Cava is lighter than the Tarrida, with a softer palate profile. The nose offers restrained floral and stone-fruit aromas, with hints of fresh hay emerging over time. Overall, a clean, bright offering with a well-balanced brut dosage. Serve well-chilled with light apéritif snacks. 2023-2026– jb

12.5%

$ 29 $ 174 $ 20

Floral, nectarine, hay

Yellow apple, fresh bread, savoury, [1.00]

Apéritif with tapas

$ 35 $ 210

The Tarrida cuvée is an organic Cava made from traditional varieties Macabeu, Xarel-lo, and Parellada. Initially discreet, delicate hints of apple, lemon, and earthy undertones with aeration. The palate is fresh and medium in weight, with welldefined bubbles and a very dry, subtly spiced finish. 2023-2026– jb

Green apple, lemon, earthy

Red currant, lime, hint of gingerbread, [1.00]

Crab Rangoon with scallions