J. Esteve Nadal
Caves Avinyó Brut Nature Reserva Cava Macabeo-Xarel-lo-Parellada
Cava, Catalunya, Spain
Subtle almond, honeysuckle, and lemon notes with a slight briny palette. Super dry, earthy, and herbaceous. Elegante!
Subtle almond, honeysuckle, and lemon notes with a slight briny palette. Super dry, earthy, and herbaceous. Elegante!
Jan 6th, 2022
The family-run Avinyó estate remains a beacon of artisan tradition for Cava wines, and their Brut Nature remains one of my favorites from their seamless portfolio. Resinous and leesy, the Xarello driven cuvée is rather giving for the Brut Nature category. Never thin or austere, the wine instead broadens on the palate to flavors of yellow apple, sawdust, pie crust, and mushroom. This is a Cava that can convert a Champagne diehard.
The family-run Avinyó estate remains a beacon of artisan tradition for Cava wines, and their Brut Nature remains one of my favorites from their seamless portfolio. Resinous and leesy, the Xarello driven cuvée is rather giving for the Brut Nature category. Never thin or austere, the wine instead broadens on the palate to flavors of yellow apple, sawdust, pie crust, and mushroom. This is a Cava that can convert a Champagne diehard.
Mar 15th, 2018Yeasty, elegant, marzipan. Rich and fine mousse. 🍾
Yeasty, elegant, marzipan. Rich and fine mousse. 🍾
Aug 11th, 2017
Actually this is the Brut Nature, aged longer before disgorgement (26mo) and no dosage. One of my favorite pairings with (difficult) artichokes.
Actually this is the Brut Nature, aged longer before disgorgement (26mo) and no dosage. One of my favorite pairings with (difficult) artichokes.
Sep 24th, 2013Smells and tastes like champagne, but at a much better price point. And Spain ❤️🇪🇸❤️🥂❤️ Brioche and lemon and a bit of acid and creamy bubbles. Happy New Year; bring on 2023!!
Smells and tastes like champagne, but at a much better price point. And Spain ❤️🇪🇸❤️🥂❤️ Brioche and lemon and a bit of acid and creamy bubbles. Happy New Year; bring on 2023!!
Jan 1st, 2023Light lemon with a fine mousse. Nice bubbles on the smallish side. Toastiness abounds. Really present on the nose throughout the tasting. Big, bright citrus fruit aromas that more fully express themselves after decanting. Pie crust, flowers, and mushrooms. 70% Xarel. lo 25% Macebeo and 5% Parelleda from Barcelona.
Brut Nature dryness but there’s an inherent mellowness throughout. It never allows itself to get too far out of wack. The mouthfeel is lively and the palate open and generous. Pineapple and peaches with mellow acidity. Not too complex or deep but a nice change up.
Light lemon with a fine mousse. Nice bubbles on the smallish side. Toastiness abounds. Really present on the nose throughout the tasting. Big, bright citrus fruit aromas that more fully express themselves after decanting. Pie crust, flowers, and mushrooms. 70% Xarel. lo 25% Macebeo and 5% Parelleda from Barcelona.
Brut Nature dryness but there’s an inherent mellowness throughout. It never allows itself to get too far out of wack. The mouthfeel is lively and the palate open and generous. Pineapple and peaches with mellow acidity. Not too complex or deep but a nice change up.
Coating bubbles that release gracefully. Strong notes of apple, lemon, and lemons candy. Sweeter than I would expect for a cava but still delightful
Coating bubbles that release gracefully. Strong notes of apple, lemon, and lemons candy. Sweeter than I would expect for a cava but still delightful
Sep 27th, 2020
