The 2007 Reserva Barrica is 100% Macabeo partially barrel-fermented and aged on its lees for 2-3 years with no dosage after disgorgement. It offers up an enticing nose with a hint of buttered popcorn, mineral, baking apices, and assorted white fruits. Rich and mouth-filling on the palate, this lengthy, full-flavored effort over-delivers in a big way. Drink it over the next several years. Agusti Torello Mata is one of Spain’s finest Cava producers. Only 20% of the estate’s production is exported; they are all vintage dated and carry the disgorgement date on the back label. Importer: Casa Ventura, Bellingham, WA; www.casaventuraimports.com

The 2005 Reserva Barrica was partially barrel-fermented and aged for six months in French oak. It has an expressive perfume with a touch of toast, baking spices, vanilla, pear, and apple. Rich, dry, and concentrated on the palate, it has excellent focus and precision. The oak component is beautifully integrated. The Agusti Torello Mata Cavas rank with the best I have tasted. Eighty percent of the production is sold in Spain; only 20% is exported. They are all vintage dated and have the disgorgement date on the back label. Their two entry level Cavas were reviewed in Issue 181, Spain’s Top 100 Values. Importer: Casa Ventura, Bellingham, WA; tel. (360) 303-1760