Friday Fizz: Codorniu’s Barcelona Cuvee 1872 Cavas
Cava (which is to say Spanish sparkling wine made using the Champagne process) was first produced by Josep Raventos (of Codorniu) in 1872. This “Barcelona Cuvee…
A Dozen Rosés = A Bubbly Bouquet
Please find here a bouquet of a dozen carefully selected Rosés, any of which will add a thrillingly pink sparkle to your Valentine’s Day. MERCAT Brut…
The Friday Fizz: ANNA de CODORNIU Blanc de Blancs Cava NV
Top drawer white Cava in a developed blanc de blancs Champagne style. Delicious and everyday affordable. ANNA de CODORNIU Blanc de Blancs, Cava, NV ($12.89) An…
FRIDAY FIZZ: MERCAT Brut Rose, Cava Penedes, NV
This seems to be the week of Rosé so the Friday Fizz will be no exception. Meet Mercat Cava Rosé which may be the best under…
Wines that Over-Deliver
Thinking about Value in Wine Value is a funny thing. When we hear value, we tend to think of lower-priced wines (many of which do not…
Bear’s Best Bubbles
The end of the year is a great time for lists. Top ten new cars, top ten network news personalities, etc. While I don’t drive new…
The Friday Fizz: PERELADA Reserva Especial Brut, Cava (Spain), NV
The Person: Me (Bear Dalton, fine wine buyer at Spec’s) and Arturo Suque (head of Grup Perelada in Spain), even though we have never met. The…
The List: FIVE FINE PARTY WINES FOR UNDER $10
Yes, it is possible to find tasty wines that reflect the person behind them and the place they were grown for under $10.00 per bottle. (And…
