by Debbie | Jul 23, 2026 | cava, wine, Wine of the Week
If you had asked me years ago what I thought of Freixenet, I probably would have smiled and pictured that familiar black bottle of Cava sitting on the liquor store shelf. It was inexpensive, reliable, and, let’s be honest, one of those bottles many of us picked...
by Debbie | Jun 25, 2026 | cava, wine
Some corks are pulled on an ordinary day. Others mark a moment you’ll be talking about for the rest of your life. This week’s bottle falls squarely into the second category. On June 17, 2026, our grandson made his grand entrance into the world — 8 lbs 10...
by Debbie | Jan 8, 2026 | cava, wine
I’m thrilled to share a milestone in my wine journey—I’ve officially passed the Cava Educator Class and received my Cava Educator Certificate from the Cava Academy. If you know me, you know I’ve always had a soft spot for sparkling wine, and Cava holds a very special...
by Debbie | May 18, 2022 | spanish wines, wine
I recently attended a masterclass in Wines of Catalonia. I am going to share with you what I learned and some of the wines I tasted. I warn you, it’s a long post but very informative. Spain along with Italy have embarked on a program to bring awareness to European...
by Debbie | Dec 22, 2021 | cava, wine
This is the season for celebrations! Vilarnau Cava’s are perfect for any celebration. Just look at the packaging. It screams party, good vibes and celebrate! Vilarnau is proud to now be 100% organic. They hold the Organic Viticulture Certificate issued by the Catalan...
