Bodegas Sumarroca, El Gran Amigo Gran Reserva, Cava, Penedès, Spain 2016

£10.95 The Wine Society

Cava continues to suffer an image problem. This helps keep prices low, but means many miss out on what can be a fantastic traditional-method fizz. This brut nature is made by the same estate that produces the Society’s own-label Cava (a reserva), and had three years’ lees ageing before disgorgement. Gentle apple and lemon fruit, some toastiness and good complexity for the price. AW 12%