Kila Cava for New Year's Eve
Brian Bowman from Sun Singer Wines shows off Kila Cava. He's also pimping Sun Singer's Candle Light Countdown.
The holidays are upon us and what better time to give thanks and celebrate with friends and family? And when I think of celebration, I think of bubbly; there's nothing more welcoming than handing folks a frothy flute of sparkling wine as they walk in the door. Your guests immediately feel appreciated, as well as at ease.
I know what you're thinking: sparkling wine, specifically Champagne, can be expensive. But wait, what about a sparkling wine, made exactly the way Champagne is made? Cava (which means "cave") is the Spanish version of Champagne. And unlike Prosecco, which is bulk fermented in large stainless steel tanks (with added Co2 for the fizz), Cava gets its bubbles from the naturally occurring secondary fermentation in the same bottle.
Kila Cava 2008, made by Vins El Cep, is my new favorite bubbly because it's dry and toasty, mimicking Champagne and has flavors of apple, citrus and a touch of grapefruit. It effortlessly cleanses the palate with its bubbles and goes with a wide variety of food. Now it's not going to make you forget Dom Perignon, but at the price, it's a house bubbly that you can democratically pour for everyone, including cranky old Uncle Bob.
"From Vins El Cep, a winery founded in 1980 by 6 historical families in the Penedes and producers of Marques de Gelida. KILA Cava is produced from 472 acres of vineyards, more than 6 years old, in six different communes. The blend of indigenous varieties includes: 35% Macabeo, 40% Xarel-lo and 25% Parellada. The final cuvee is personally selected by Jorge Ordonez and aged for 12 months after it completes its secondary fermentation. Typically fresh and crisp with great acidity and bright flavors of pear, apple and citrus. A perfect choice for any celebratory occasion and especially delicious with Asian influenced dishes. It's KILA!" - The Importer
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