2021 Mont Marçal Cava Brut Reserva

From: Catalunya, SpainBlend: 40% Xarello, 30% Macabeu, 20% Parellada, 10% Chardonnay Tasting Notes: Generous peach, pear, and crisp grapefruit aromas coalesce with toasted pastry and floral jasmine notes on the nose. The palate is fresh, fruity, and leesy with a soft, delicate texture and a fine finish shaded with pretty touches of minerality and almond. Pairing: This is an ideal cava to drink as an aperitif and with a great variety dishes, from the richer side of the spectrum—think terrine of foie gras or mediterranean-inspired lamb dishes—to the lighter white meat stews, fresh fish with herbs, sushi, and dishes incorporating anchovies. Finger foods like Jambon iberico, macrona almonds, and olives are other great pairings, along with fried chicken or veggies! For today’s pairing, we recommend Ali Slagle’s quick recipe for Dill Pickle Tzatziki (below) if you’re pressed for time. For a slightly more involved recipe, we’re sharing David Tanis’ Red Pepper Crab Croquetas With Garlic-Almond