Maria Casanovas Brut de Brut Reserva Cava - NV (750ml) Natural Wine " "Best of Show Red

" "Best of Show Red Wine"

though somewhat expensive

citrus-tinged finish

and altogether remarkable

this opaque purple-colored wine is made in a drier style (a la Dow)

Maria Casanovas Brut de Brut Reserva Cava - NV (750ml) Natural Wine " "Best of Show RedPale yellow color. Ripe citrus orchard fruits, a hint of honey and smoky lees on the deeply perfumed nose. Offers nicely concentrated orange, pear nectar and buttered toast flavors that are braced and sharpened by a core of juicy acidity. Finishes toasty and long, leaving hints of chamomile, succulent herbs and orange pith behind. (no dosage; disgorged on April 30, 2018; aged for 15 months on its lees before disgorgement) Vinous 90 points