The 2007 Brut Rosado Cuvee Especial is produced from 100% Trepat. Medium salmon pink in color, it delivers an earthy rhubarb and cranberry-scented perfume. This leads to a dry, crisp, savory sparkler with good depth of flavor and overall balance. Drink this lengthy effort over the next 2-3 years. As Champagne prices have soared due to the weak dollar, Cava sales have taken off dramatically. Concurrently, the quality of Cava seems to have improved noticeably over the past several years so the new popularity of Cava may not be just a passing fancy. The Cavas del Castillo Perelada portfolio offers solid quality at fair prices.Importer: Perelada; www.castilloperelada.com