The 2008 Gran Reserva Brut Nature is a blend of a majority of Parellada with Macabeo and Pinot Noir aged for six months in barrel and 30 months in contact with the lees. It has a very elegant nose with notes of brioche, yeasts, lees, lemon and apples, with a very pure palate with lively acidity which makes it vibrant with citric notes towards the finish. A great value Cava. Drink now. Can Feixes’ Cavas, and their still wines too, are always good value, clean and expressive. Importer: Steve Metzler, Bonafide Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 297-6713

Disgorged December, 2011, the 2007 Gran Reserva Brut Nature is a blend of 60% Parellada, 20% Macabeo and 20% Pinot Noir (the latter from a Champagne clone.) It has an elegant bouquet with touches of brioche and baked bread that is not terrifically complex, but well-defined. The palate is taut and understated on the entry with crisp acidity and a twist of bitter lemon on the finish. It is a fine Cava, though I would like a little more persistency. Drink now. Can Feixes's Cavas are founded upon Parellada and they produce only Gran Reservas, either Brut or Brut Nature with no more than 7-8 grams/litre residual sugar. Importer: Bonafide Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 297-6713

Can Feixes’ 2006 Huguet Gran Reserva Brut Nature contains Pinot Noir in addition to the traditional Cava grapes. Mineral, almond, peach, and floral aromas inform the nose of this crisp, dry, refined Cava. It is an excellent value meant for drinking over the next 12-18 months. Importer: Bonafide Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 297-6713