Tasting- Dibon Cava (Take 2)

Name:  Dibon Cava Brut Reserve

Variety:  45% Macabeo, 25% Xarel-lo, 30% Parellada

Region:  Penedes

Country:  Spain

Year:  NV

Price:  $9.95

VC review:  Light gold with plenty of bubbles, this wine has aromas of apples and pears with pleasant floral notes. Crisp and light-bodied on the palate, stone fruit flavors are accompanied by a mild minerality and

balanced acidity. A delicious sparkler for a great price!

My notes:  The nose definitely expresses apples and pear (I got that without the VC review's help!).  It slightly stings the nostrils from acidity.  This wine is effervescent with notes of sour apple and a good balance between sweet and dry.  I know we have already tasted this wine, so it was interesting to do the tasting without remembering what I wrote a few weeks ago.  If you do go back to Feb. 17's post, you will see that the review was favorable with the apple coming through.  So it is nice to know that my palate, while getting a little better at identifying tastes and smells, remains pretty consistent in regards to whether I like a wine or not.  

Food: n/a