CAVA GRAMONA ENOTECA BRUT NATURE GRAN RESERVA 2002

Grapes: 75% Xarel.lo, 25% Macabeo Taste: From a cold and wet harvest, this was the first vintage to go through the new Cellar Batlle facilities. There’s a silky, subtle first impression, turning into a highly perfumed, earthy, saline sip with fine and still lively acidity. A sustained plum and herbal fennel palate carries it to the lengthy finish. $340 Wines are available from ewineasia.com