Sparkling wine produced in designated areas of northern Spain is called Cava. The grapes used in Cava most often are Macabeo (mah-kah-BEH-oh), Parellada (par-eh-LYAH-duh) and Xarel-lo (sah-REHL-lo). I had the pleasure of sharing a bottle of 2008 Mistinguett Cava with my friends Steve and Virginia as we were discussing their upcoming trip to Spain to visit the winery owned by the Domenech family of Catalonia and to meet the oldest son and winemaker, Oriol. This Cava is a blend of 30% Macabeo, 30% Parellada and 40% Xarel-lo. With aromas of apples and apricots and a balanced acidity, it truly was a delightful Spanish sparkling experience! And the best part of discovering Mistinguett is that it's a great value...under $15.00! You can find it in Dallas at Cork Wine Bar ( West Village), Majestic Liquor stores, Mercy Wine Bar and Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. With the holidays approaching, this sparkling would be a great addition to any party or just celebrating life!
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