Reserva Heredad Accolades
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Recommended: Reserva Heredad
"We found quite a few cavas that exceed expectations...Pleasant and straight-forward with floral and citrus flavors"
- Eric Asimov, The New York Times, May 10, 2010 Download flyer
Recommended: Reserva Heredad
"Segura Viudas...releases their excellent Reserva Heredad, which compares favorably with many non-vintage brut Champagnes."
- Palm Beach Illustrated, February 2010 Download flyer
Reserva Heredad is recommended by Kevin Zraly in InStyle Weddings
- InStyle, Fall 2009 Download flyer
88 POINTS
"Very light white-gold hue; medium bead. Delicate aromas of white flowers and green apple give way to diffused flavors or golden apple and chalky minerality. Light bodied with good structure."
- The Wine News, December/January 2008-09 Download flyer
"You get great zingy flavor (and the same air of luxury) from a Spanish Cava sparkling wine that's well under the cost of the "real thing"."
- "Don't Buy This, Buy That", Cosmopolitan, July 2008 Download flyer
TOP 5 WEDDING SPARKLERS
'Don't overlook Spanish sparkling wine, called cava, for the wedding toast. The best come from the Penedés region near Barcelona and are produced via the méthode traditionale, a process in which bubbles form in the bottle. Segura Viudas's nonvintage Reserva Heredad, made from Macabeo and Parellada grapes, is remarkably complex for its price, with white-flower and yeast aromas and refreshing flavors of citrus, brioche, and minerals. The striking bottle - decorated with a metallic base and coat of arms-looks expensive, yet it's a great buy for brides and grooms seeking inexpensive sophistication."
- Epicurious.com, 2008 Download article
"Reception Ideas: Affordable Champagne Alternatives"
"For a less expensive option that can taste just as good, consider cava, a Spanish style of sparkling wine that's made in the same way as Champagne, but uses a different kind of grape...you don't have to bust your budget pouring every guest a glass."
- Theknot.com, 2008 Download flyer
87 POINTS
"Elegant scents of bread dough, vanilla and lemon cream. Juicy flavors of white peach and lemon custard. Crisp acidity and peachy notes in the long finish."
- The Wine News, December/ January 2007-2008 Download flyer
91 POINTS
"Segura Viudas' top cuvee shows impressive restraint, a wine balanced between freshness that brings a crisp Asian pear to mind and more mature waxiness from well-aged macabeo. The depth of fruit flavor underlines a clean, refreshing feel, delicious with a raw seafood platter."
- Wine & Spirits, August 2007
THE HIGH ROLLER
"Your man will love pouring bubbly from this regal-looking vessel, hand-blown glass set in a pewter base. The lemon-and-apple scented cava is so tasty, he'll never know you paid a fraction of the price of his usual champagne."
- "Bottle of the Sexes", Everyday with Rachael Ray, February 2008 Download flyer
87 POINTS
"The expensive Reserva Heredad is hand-riddled and hand-disgorged. Light gold-colored, it offers wheat-thin aromas and lemon-lime flavors with excellent concentration. The finish is crisp and clean."
- Jay Miller, The Independent Consumer's Guide to Fine Wine, erobertparker.com, February 2007
BEST OF TASTING
"This wine won raves for its balance and abundant flavors. It was John Wabeck's favorite wine all day. Tasting notes: "Chardonnay character comes through, a great food sparkling"; "pretty nose [of] rose petals"..."nutty, creamy, creme brulee"; "could be a vintage Champagne."
- "The Examiner Tasting Panel: Sparkling wines that won't break the bank", San Francisco Examiner, December 14, 2006
87 POINTS
"Bright yellow. Bright citrus, pear and stony aromas with exotic accents of mint, candied ginger and marzipan. Rich and broad, showing ripe pear, peach and apricot pit flavors and taking on a richer, more honeyed tone on the back. Finishes with good weight and precision."
- International Wine Cellar, September/October 2006
89 POINTS
"Regal in presentation, with its faux-metal label and broad-based bottle. And in every edition it's one of Spain's more elegant, serious cavas. Look for slightly toasted, charcoal-based aromas backed by ripe apple and sweet citrus flavors. Very good feel and length. One of Spain's truly consistent high-end bubblies."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, June 2006
87 POINTS
"Pale gold hue. Classic Cava scents of macerated apple, white flowers and a toasty nuance. Lemony fresh acidity heightens flavors of pear and mixed nuts. Dry, biscuity close."
- The Wine News, December/January 2004-05
90 POINTS - EDITOR'S CHOICE
"The king of the Segura Viudas line comes out the gate a bit heavy, with mineral, slate and iodine aromas along with citrus rind and yeast. But it gets better with air, as bready, richer characteristics appear. Only modestly tangy on the finish, with far more complexity than the average cava delivers."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 15, 2004
90 POINTS
"Whiff this and you might think you walked into a brioche bakery. The flavors suggest green apple moving toward ripe mango, and are marked by an intriguing clay-like undertone. A good choice for scallops sauteed with lemongrass."
- Wine & Spirits, August 2004
