The 2007 Santa Creu de Creixa is a blend of Syrah, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc aged for 10 months in French oak. Spice notes, a hint of earth, balsamic, and assorted black fruits lead to a forward, savory, tasty wine that delivers good value. Drink it over the next 3 years. Sumarroca produces both still and sparkling wines in the DO of Penedes (and Cava). Two other Cava entries were reviewed in the previous issue in my Focus on Catalunya report. Importer: Peter Deutsch, Spain Wine Collection, Congers, NY; Tel. (631) 833-6102; the Cavas are also imported by Tom George, Frontier Wines, Dover, NJ