Ever since then, I've been trying to track it down at area wine stores, with no luck -- until I stumbled on the website for a wine store about 15 minutes' drive away. They didn't have it in stock, but I put in an online order, they graciously ordered it for me, and last week I drove out to pick it up. After getting horribly lost, pulling over to ask for directions, and then finding the store more or less by accident, I was on my way home with my long-searched-for bottle of Segura Viudas!
Image from SeguraViudasUSA.comAnd? Our gamble paid off. It's delicious. It's almost Prosecco-like in its clarity, but not quite so delicate -- it's definitely got presence. I missed some of the nuttiness I get with other Cavas, but the smooth finish and overall elegance of this wine is a winner. I think it's a perfect pick for a large party because it's well-made and complex, but still refreshing and approachable; it will appeal to a wide variety of palates. I wish I had another bottle right now! (Not all to myself, of course.)
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Timely advice! We've been looking for a cava to serve at the wedding, but don't have much experience with them (though we drank a lot in Spain early on....).
OBB, I haven't had a bad cava yet -- granted I've only tried a handful, but for most of them I've had nothing more to go on than "hey, this is Cava!" Ones we've liked also include:
* Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut
* Rigol 1897
* Marques de Gelida
Great! Thanks for the tips. We're picking up a few to taste test... but I agree: as long as it's bubbly and yummy, it's all good!
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