We were surprised to know that Cava is far closer to Champagne (in terms of taste) than Prosecco. If you’re looking for value bubbly, Cava might be in your wheelhouse. Cava is made the same way that Champagne is produced, but with different grapes varieties. Cava DO (denominacion de origen) is the official classification of Cava. It can be produced throughout Spain but most Cava is made (95%) in Catalonia (although allowed in 7 regions). Codorniu Cava = wine cellar in the Spa

So there I am drinking it a tasting room (stay focused now) in Santa Cruz and this guy (the owner of the winery) steps behind the bar. With corked bottle of wine in hand he tells his staff to smell and taste it and to have the other folks working there smell and taste it when they can (continuing education). Well surprise surprise, I could not keep my mouth shut and had to chime in. This lead to a great conversation, with non other than John Bargetto himself of Bargetto Winer