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Although a Spanish wine, the grapes are predominantly classic French, with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon making up most of the blend. This wine is absolutely ...

Although a Spanish wine, the grapes are predominantly classic French, with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon making up most of the blend. This wine is absolutely divine: full bodied, rich, spicy and dry, with ripe red fruit and juicy black fruit. It also spends 13 months in oak giving it that smooth mouth feel with vanilla and coffee undertones. This style combines the irresistible flavours of Australian reds with the structure of Northern Europe. Penedes is located near Barcelona and historically has been a place for high quality Cava. In recent years there has been a surge in new generation winemakers creating wines or serious quality. Celler Pardas started in 1996 and has grown from strength to strength. Once you have tried this, you won't go back! Practicing organic, minimal intervention and vegan friendly.    

We love this Cava so much! Made from exclusively white grapes it is a glass of finesse. Fresh, crisp and with a lovely mouthfeel and richness. Maria Casanovas is a fa...

We love this Cava so much! Made from exclusively white grapes it is a glass of finesse. Fresh, crisp and with a lovely mouthfeel and richness. Maria Casanovas is a family owned winery established in 1984 and their 9ha are certified Organic. The wine is famous for being served by the glass at El Bulli, which was the awarded the best restaurant in the world numerous times before closing.

If you love Chardonnay and want to try something new, Pardas Pur Xarel·lo 2021 should be at the top of your list. This Spanish white wine features bright notes of gree...

If you love Chardonnay and want to try something new, Pardas Pur Xarel·lo 2021 should be at the top of your list. This Spanish white wine features bright notes of green apple, citrus peel, and white peach. It’s balanced by a flinty minerality and a refreshing salinity. Made from Xarel·lo, Penedès' flagship grape, it offers impressive texture and tension. Its structure is savoury, resembling Burgundian wines. It ferments in concrete tanks. This process adds precision, leading to a long, clean, and pleasantly dry finish. This is one of the best Xarel·lo wines for those who enjoy minerality and subtle strength. Organic Winemaking in Penedès Celler Pardas is a respected producer in Penedès, Spain. Since 1996, they have farmed organically and focus on native grapes like Xarel·lo and Sumoll. Their vineyards thrive in a valley with rich alluvial soils. The east-west winds cool the area. The soil, made of limestone and clay, is perfect for high-quality Xarel·lo. Most wines are fermented in cement tanks, enhancing purity and terroir. With a hands-on approach, Pardas Pur Xarel·lo shows how serious and age-worthy Spanish white wines can be. It’s a must-try Chardonnay alternative with character, complexity, and class.

This Sumoll presents a fascinating expression of a grape that breaks conventional rules, offering big, floral, and dark characteristics with a crunchy, rustic appeal r...

This Sumoll presents a fascinating expression of a grape that breaks conventional rules, offering big, floral, and dark characteristics with a crunchy, rustic appeal reminiscent of Nebbiolo or Morgon du Puy in style. The wine delivers searing acidity with gorgeous grippy tannins that make it an excellent food wine, showcasing how modern winemakers are elevating this historically underrated variety into something truly special. Pardas represents the innovative spirit of Penedès winemaking, championing indigenous varieties like Xarel·lo and Sumoll since 1996 when they transformed a disused winery in their river valley location. With 100,000 bottles produced annually, this family operation works intuitively rather than by textbook, believing that 80% of wine decisions are made during harvest. Their vineyards benefit from alluvial soils deposited by the river and cooling west-east winds, with 90% of their wines crafted in cement tanks to preserve the pure expression of their grapes. Pardas demonstrates that local varieties like Xarel·lo—the hero grape of Penedès—can produce exceptional wines when grown on the limestone and clay soils they favour, whilst also pioneering quality expressions of the historically high-yielding Sumoll grape.  

The Blue Neck 2021 Gran Reserva showcases the exceptional quality that comes from four years of careful aging. This stunning cava displays a big, rich, and opulent cha...

The Blue Neck 2021 Gran Reserva showcases the exceptional quality that comes from four years of careful aging. This stunning cava displays a big, rich, and opulent character with pronounced yeasty complexity that speaks to its extended time on lees. The wine presents beautifully creamy textures complemented by fresh apple notes, creating a harmonious balance between richness and elegance. Bold and delicious, this Gran Reserva represents the pinnacle of Maria Casanovas' winemaking craft, delivering an impressive and memorable drinking experience. The Maria Casanovas winery embodies generations of family winemaking tradition in Catalunya's Penedès region. After years of farming grapes for Freixenet, the family launched their own production in 1994, moving to their current facility in 2011 where Aurora now leads the new generation. Located 200 meters above sea level in a protected forest setting, their 9-hectare estate benefits from both sea and mountain influences, creating a unique terroir for their 30-year-old vines. The family practices completely organic, manual viticulture on their farm-to-bottle operation, producing approximately 100,000 bottles annually of Brut Nature cava with no dosage. While primarily sold in Catalunya, 35% reaches export markets, reflecting their commitment to sustainable winemaking that aligns with Penedès' transition to fully organic production by 2025.

The Maria Casanovas Glac Rosat Brut Nature presents a stunning raspberry pink hue with bright clarity and fine, persistent bubbles that dance elegantly in the glass. A...

The Maria Casanovas Glac Rosat Brut Nature presents a stunning raspberry pink hue with bright clarity and fine, persistent bubbles that dance elegantly in the glass. After 12 months of aging, this organic rosé cava offers an intense yet delicate bouquet where red fruit aromas meld beautifully with herbaceous and floral notes, all supported by subtle aging complexity. On the palate, the wine delivers exceptional freshness and elegance, with crunchy red fruit flavours complemented by bright citrus notes and a creamy texture that speaks to its careful craftsmanship. The finish is remarkably persistent, leaving a fresh and creamy aftertaste that showcases the wine's excellent acidity and well-rounded character. The Maria Casanovas winery embodies generations of family winemaking tradition in Catalunya's Penedès region. After years of farming grapes for Freixenet, the family launched their own production in 1994, moving to their current facility in 2011 where Aurora now leads the new generation. Located 200 meters above sea level in a protected forest setting, their 9-hectare estate benefits from both sea and mountain influences, creating a unique terroir for their 30-year-old vines. The family practices completely organic, manual viticulture on their farm-to-bottle operation, producing approximately 100,000 bottles annually of Brut Nature cava with no dosage. While primarily sold in Catalunya, 35% reaches export markets, reflecting their commitment to sustainable winemaking that aligns with Penedès' transition to fully organic production by 2025.