It’s our final Friday Wine Tasting of 2023 — the New Year’s Eve version! We will sample:

Dibon Cava Brut Seleccion NV, Catalonia-Pendes, Spain — "Cava" refers to a type of sparkling wine produced primarily in the Catalonia region of Spain. It is often compared to Champagne from France, as it is typically made using the Méthode Champenoise, the same method used to produce Champagne. This involves a second fermentation that takes place in the bottle, resulting in the characteristic bubbles. This Cava is light gold with plenty of bubbles, and 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. Blend: 60% Xarel·lo, 30% Macabeo, 10% Parellada. $13.00/6.50

Argyle Brut 2018, Willamette Valley, Oregon — Argyle was founded in 1987 as Oregon's original sparkling wine house and is the only winery to land on Wine Spectator's Top 100 list for Sparkling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Their four estate vineyards make up nearly 500 acres in the Willamette Valley. This sparkling is dry and bright with aromas of white pear, lemon pith, biscuit and grapefruit. Medium-bodied with fine bubbles, bright acidity and subtle salty undertones to the fresh fruit. Blend: 52% Chardonnay, 43% Pinot Noir, 5% Pinot Meunier. $30.00/10

Mirabeau La Folie Sparkling Rosé NV, Provence, France — Domaine Mirabeau, founded in 2010, produces one of the best-selling and critically acclaimed Provencal rosés in the world. Provence is revered for dry, elegant and quenching rosé wines, which make up the vast majority of the region’s production. These are typically blends of Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault, Tibouren and other varieties. This sparkling rosé is light and bright pink color with a fine stream of elegant bubbles. A lovely balance of rich and fresh aromas on the nose with apricot, yellow peach, melon, passion fruit, all tied up by a subtle lavender honey note. Tense yet ample, with a refreshing acidity that gives depth to a creamy and white fruit flavored profile. Blend: 50% Grenache, 45% Syrah, 5% Colombard. $25.99/8.50

See you Friday!