Wine Ratings & Reviews 
Please click on the links below for quick access to view the wine ratings and reviews for Segura Viudas sparkling wines. Click here to view a clip for NBC's "Today Show" with guest Leslie Sbrocco and featuring Segura Viudas Aria and Segura Viudas Reserva Heredad.
"Our family's tradition is to start the meal with a bowl of creamy oyster stew. I like a sparkler like a Spanish cava (Segura Viudas) with this course. It is a festive way to begin a meal, and is a perfect foil to the richness of the cream, butter and oysters."
- Colleen Sachs, Creative Loaf, November 23, 2009 Download article
BEST BUYS
Featured wines: Segura Viudas Brut Reserva (90), Segura Viudas Brut Rose, ARIA Pinot Noir Brut (86), ARIA Extra Dry (88), ARIA Brut (88)
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Wine & Spirits, August 2009
Segura Viudas figures prominently in the feature story on non-French sparkling wine in Kingdom Magazine, an upscale lifestyle magazine for fans and members of Arnold Palmer's golf courses.
- Kingdom Magazine, August 2009 Download article
Photography of Segura Viudas figures prominently in this article on Spanish wine in Casa Life, a luxury magazine for a Caribbean resort community that is also distributed to other private clubs worldwide, American Airlines Admirals Clubs and select locations in South Florida.
- Casa Life, March 2009 Download article
BEST BUYS
Featured wines: Segura Viudas Brut Reserva (88), Segura Viudas Brut Rose (88), Segura Viudas Extra Dry (87)
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 15, 2008 Download flyer
Both Segura Viudas and Freixenet are recommended bubblies for Thanksgiving!
- Atlanta Journal Constitution, November 24, 2008 Download flyer
Top 5 Spanish Value Brand of the Year!
- Wine & Spirits, June 2008 Download full review Segura Viudas Named A Fast Track Brand
- Beverage Dynamics and Cheers, March/ April 2008
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Brut Reserva NV
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#8 on TOP 100 BEST BUYS - 89 PONTS
"The nose blends citrus and wild green herbs, while the palate has perfectly composed orange and peach flavors. This finish is solid and around every turn it holds the road."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, November 2009 Download flyer
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva is on the cover of the November "Top 100 Best Buys" Wine Enthusiast issue!
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TOP 100 BEST BUYS OF THE YEAR - 90 POINTS
- Wine & Spirits, November 2009 Download flyer
90 POINTS & BEST BUY
"The gentle sparkle of this wine carries scents of honeyed apple and red-apple skin. It's fragrant and clean, and lasts on the fruit, a rich style with balance. For crab cakes.
- Wine & Spirits, August 2009 Download flyer
Brut Reserva recommended in Men's Health Magazine
"Spanish sparkling wine known as cava, made from a blend of three local grapes and aged in the bottle for three years. Pair with: snacks. I love this with popcorn, chips and salsa, or a soft pretzel. And it's affordable enough to pop just watching a game."
- Men's Health, June 2009 Download flyer
Brut Reserve recommended in Real Simple Magazine.
"'Summer is made for young, lively budget wines', says Joshua Wesson, cofounder of Best Cellars and the senior director of wine, beer and spirits for A&P supermarkets. 'On a hot day, you want a drink that's bright and vivid - not heavy or oaky, like expensive aged bottles.' Here - his tastiest picks. Segura Viudas Brut Reserva - Bubbleheads will rejoice at this delicate yet creamy Spanish take on champagne. Drink it with everything from corn dogs to sushi."
- Real Simple, June 2009 Download flyer
88 POINTS - Best Value Selection
"Pale straw hue with green highlights; medium bead. Very fresh aromas of pear and apple with an appealing whiff of chalky minerality. Overtly frothy in the mouth, entering with penetrating dryness and minerality; green apple and yellow plum emerge in the background..."
- The Wine News, December/January 2008-09 Download flyer
BARGAIN BUBBLES
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ConsumerReports.org, January 2009 Download flyer
Brut Reserva is recommended as an "affordable luxury"
- Examiner.com, November 2, 2008 Download article
5 Smart Tips for Holiday Wine Buying
"Like all cavas, this earthy, citrus-tinged sparkling wine is a blend of the regional Spanish grapes Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-lo. Made in the same way as Champagne... it's one of several good-quality Cavas from Segura Viudas, which started producing sparkling wines at the end of the 19th century."
- Food & Wine, November 2008 Download flyer
89 POINTS Top 100 Values of the Year!
- Wine & Spirits, June 2008 Download flyer
"All that Sparkles"
- Bon Appetit, June 2008 Download flyer
"Sparkly Summer Sipping"
- D, June 2008 Download article
NBC'S TODAY SHOW, February 22, 2008
Filmed from Miami Beach during the South Beach Food & Wine Festival
"Awesome wine!" - Joshua Wesson
BUDGET BUBBLIES
"Our top choice, this reserve bubbly is full-bodied and rich-tasting, yet still crisp and clean. Like all Spanish cavas, it's aged in the bottle for maximum flavor."
- Good Housekeeping, January 2008 Download flyer
84 POINTS
- The Wine News, December/ January 2007-2008 Download flyer
BUYING GUIDE 100 BEST BUYS of 2007
- Wine & Spirits, Winter 2007
89 POINTS - BEST BUYS
"Tightly built around its effervescence, this has a sweet, lemon-scented finish to balance the saline acidity. For poached prawns or roast scallops."
- Wine & Spirits, August 2007
CHAMPAGNE SUGGESTIONS - WHAT CHAMPAGNE SHOULD I SERVE THIS SEASON?
"Under $10. Cava from Spain. We especially like...Segura Viudas Brut Reserva"
- Dorothy J. Gaiter & John Brecher, The Wall Street Journal, December 1, 2007
5 PERFECT HOLIDAY SPARKLING WINES
"Light-bodied with excellent acidity, this Spanish sparkling wine (a.k.a. cava) is a great deal."
- Food & Wine, January 2007
88 POINTS
"Slightly sweet on the nose, the aromas of baked fruit, cream soda and vanilla are welcoming. Interestingly, the wine is a bit more tart and refined on the palate, where zesty but full apple and pear flavors run the show. Not lean but definitely streamlined and acidic. More of a food wine than a stand-along sipper."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 15, 2006
GOOD/VERY GOOD
"Serve this one at a party. It's clean, fruity and refreshing, with a nice underpinning of minerals. Very easy to drink."
- The Dow Jones Cava Index, The Wall Street Journal, July 15, 2005
87 POINTS
"Aromas of stone fruits, lemon-lime and ripe citrus are crisp and welcoming. The palate follows the nose, offering lemon, lime and orange. Zesty yet easygoing; the quintessential cava quaff. Good for parties and receptions because it tastes right yet costs only 10 bills. Best Buy."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 15, 2004
"...Brut Reserva is the best Cava we tasted last year, regardless of price, a graceful, complex bubbly with dry apple flavors wrapped in smoke, spice and minerals."
- Wine & Spirits, June 2004
EXCEPTIONAL VALUE - 92
"Unexpectedly complex, this first hints at smoke, cocoa and dry spices, and that layering rolls into the taste as well. Forward, ripe apple fruitiness rises above a dry hint of apple skin, wrapping up in a citrus and mineral grip. Stylistically it's graceful and austere, perfect for simple grilled shellfish of any kind."
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Best of 2003 Edition, Wine & Spirits, August 2003
86 POINTS - BEST BUY
"Spiced apple and white chocolate notes at first, turning leaner and developing green apple and citrus flavors. The bead is a bit aggressive and coarse, but the finish is tart and mouthwatering."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 2003 Back to top
Extra Dry
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87 POINTS & BEST BUY
"Better than your average, run-of-the mill Extra Dry. The nose deals mellow apple and green-herb aromas, while the palate has a level of sweetness that doesn't bog things down. Kind flavors of ripe apple, melon and spice lead to a finish that flows nicely."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, November 2009 Download flyer
89 POINTS - BEST BUYS
"A gem in the semisweet category, with touches of melon and banana on the nose. The palate pours on the sweet apple cider and warm citrus, while the finish is on the mark. This is a generous, no-brainer of a bubbly; Just uncork, pour, sip and smile."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 15, 2006 Back to top
Brut Rosé
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"This week Ben Carter has a bottle of a holiday bargain bubbly for us: Segura Viudas Brut Rose. At about $9, this is a cava (a sparkling wine from Spain) that is always in my fridge. I think you'll like it -- and don't forget to pick up fried chicken on the way home. That was a tip from Ben some months ago and it turned out to be a great match."
- Jennifer Biggs, The Commercial Appeal, December 9, 2009
BEST BUY!
- Wine & Spirits, August 2009 Download flyer
Segura Viudas Brut Rose is recommended and pictured in this suburban Chicago newspaper article on rose wines that offer value.
- Naperville Sun, May 15, 2009 Download article
88 POINTS - TOP 100 BEST BUYS 2008
"A lively number with kick and effervescence. The nose is kind with light fruits and a whiff of chocolate. Plum and raspberry flavors are nice and accented by earthy spice, while the wine's texture and structure seem more than solid, given it's everyday price."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 31, 2008 Download flyer
85 POINTS
"Cherry red hue; steady bead. Shy aromas of cherry pastry and light apple notes. Sweet entry that morphs into simple cherry and berry flavors. Lacks depth on the close with tart lemon accents."
- The Wine News, December/January 2008-09 Download flyer
"Serious Grape: How to Preserve a Glass of Sparkling Wine", featuring Segura Viudas Brut Rose
- www.seriouseats.com, September 2008 Download article
"Our bargain recommendation this week is the N.V. Segura Viudas Brut Rosé Cava from Spain. This bright-reddish-pink bubbly, aged in the bottle for one to two years, has coffeelike aromas. Its Old World earthiness and toastiness are well balanced by robust strawberry and raspberry flavors."
- The Washington Post, February 13, 2008 Download article
"Sip on something sexy like Segura Viudas Brut Rosé."
- H Texas Magazine, February 2008 Download flyer
"Valentine's Day is no time to be outrageous, so don't buy your sweetheart a bottle of mescal with a worm in it. It's time for delicacy, so what better than a sparkling rosé? A nice one is the vibrant Segura Viudas Brut Rosé Spanish Cava, which at $8 should leave you enough dough to throw in a box of chocolates."
- Chicago Magazine, February 2008 Download flyer
Aria Estate Brut NV
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"Segura Viudas, owned by Barcelona’s Ferrer Family, has been a favorite of mine for years....Every holiday season, I taste the Aria Brut (the best of their labels, in my opinion), thinking it might change but it never does. For merely $12, it’s consistently fabulous and dry, citrusy with pear and toasted bread. You just can’t beat it for the price. And the pretty bottle doesn’t hurt either."
- Taylor Eason, tayloreason.com, December 7, 2009
88 POINTS & BEST BUY
- Wine & Spirits, August 2009 Download flyer
"The result is a sophisticated sparkler made with the latest proven techniques, but offered at a very affordable price. One particular favorite is the Segura Viudas Aria Brut, a dry bubbly that delivers a refreshing taste with hints of pears and almonds."
- Bob Hosmon, Palm Springs Desert Sun, Mydesert.com, June 10, 2009 Download article
WINE OF THE WEEK
"Unlike most inexpensive sparkling wines, you’ll find the fresh bready notes of a fine Champagne that come from the wine being aged on its yeasts for about three years. It also has persistent and tiny bubbles – another characteristic of fine Champagne. It is bone dry, and offers flavors and aromas of apples, pineapple, almonds and lime. It is crisp, clean and refreshing with a long clean finish."
- Examiner.com, June 12, 2009 Download article
"One particular favorite is the Segura Viudas Aria Brut, a dry bubbly that delivers a refreshing taste with hints of pears and almonds."
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Bob Hosmon, South Florida Sun, Sentinel.com, May 28, 2009 Download article
WINE OF THE WEEK
"Try the Penedes region of Catalonia in Spain, where the best cavas (Spanish for sparkling wines) offer excellent value. These cavas are neither as ripe-tasting as California bubblies nor as toasty as France's champagnes, but instead offer dry, satisfying flavors that echo citrus and apple fruit with earthy undertones. Aria Brut from Segura Viudas is consistently a first-rate example. It is widely available and definitely value-priced, well worth buying by the case."
- The Washington Post,
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Featured wine with Leslie Sbrocco: Segura Viudas Aria
- Today Show, December 30, 2008 Download flyer
86 POINTS
"Chalky, mineral nose with hints of white pepper and orange fruit. Soft entry with some light red fruit nuance and a very soft, somewhat diffused finish."
- The Wine News, December/January 2008-09 Download flyer
"The gorgeous bottle belies the bargain price. So does the lovely layered, yeasty, baked pear flavor of this sparkling wine. When you try it with food—it can handle any array of cocktail-party fare or your most traditional Thanksgiving spread— you’ll see that sparkling wine is not just for toasts!"
- Andrea Immer, Best Holiday Wines Under $15, Eating Well, November/Decemeber 2008 Download article
Aria Featured on "Today",
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March 21, 2008 Download flyer
100 TOP VALUES OF THE YEAR - 90 POINTS
"An elegant Cava, this feels rich and composed. Its simple pearlike fruit integrates with the bubbles and dosage, providing a clean, complete and satisfying length of flavor. Easy to enjoy on its own, yet substantial enough for veal sauteed with sage and mushrooms."
- Wine & Spirits, June 2007 Download flyer
HOLIDAY WINE SURVIVAL GUIDE - 4 IDEAL PARTY WINES
"Segura Viudas is one of the top names in Cava, the classic Spanish sparkling wine, and its Aria cuvee is crisp, citrusy and refreshing - ideal as an aperitif, and for holiday toasts."
- Food & Wine, December 2007 Download flyer
SUITED FOR THE SUPERBOWL
"...the lively N.V. Segura Viudas Aria Estate Brut Cava, lush with ripe-pear flavors, made in the traditional methode champenoise and a steal at $12, plus a great match for virtually everything on your Super Bowl buffet."
- The Washington Post, January 30, 2008 Download article
85 POINTS
- The Wine News, December/January 2007-08 Download flyer
100 BEST VALUES of the year
"An elegant Cava, this feels rich and composed. Its simple pearlike fruit integrates with the bubbles and the dosage, providing a clean, complete and satisfying length of flavor. Easy to enjoy on its own, yet substantial enough for veal sauteed with sage and mushrooms."
- The Annual Buying Guide, Wine & Spirits, August 2006
BEST BUY
"A classic cava from top to bottom. The nose offers familiar baked apple, mineral and saline aromas, while the palate is exceedingly fresh in its delivery of pineapple, apple and nectarine flavors. A fruity yet crisp number that foams up nicely on the palate but doesn't lose its focus or form."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 15, 2006
"There's more fresh fruit in this Cava than nutty, oxidative tones. It's perfumed with sweet apple and pear, soft with a hint of sweetness to balance the toasty lees. For roast fish."
- Wine & Spirits, August 2007
BEST BUT
"Light and mildly yeasty, with aromatic hints of campfire marshmallow and scrambled eggs. Primed across the palate, with lively acids propelling pure tangerine and lemon-pith flavors. Finished clean and crisp, with even more citrus. Best Buy."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 15, 2004
"Straw-gold hue. Pronounced aromas of apple and minerals. Vibrant flavors of pear, honeydew melon and a honey note. Crisp finish shows apple."
- The Wine News, December/January 2004-05
THE INDEPENDENT CONSUMER'S GUIDE TO FINE WINES
"The non-vintage Aria Estate Brut offers crisp lemon-lime flavors, good effervescence, and a clean finish."
- Jay Miller, erobertparker.com, February 2007
SPANISH SIPPERS
Turn your tapas party into a celebratory gathering by serving cava, the Spanish "champagne"... Fruity and medium-bodied with notes of ripe raspberry, cherry, citrus, and minerals."
- Baltimore Style Magazine, June 2007
Best Bubbles, Super Sparklers
"In Spanish cava, perfectly pleasant labels abound for $12 or under, including Freixenet and Segura Viudas."
- Holiday Wine: Walking in a Vintner's Wonderland by Bryan Miller Champagne Time, npr.org, December 2006
"Cava is one of the world's most versatile sparkling wines and a good value. It's produced in several parts of Spain from the Paralleda, Macabeo, and Xarello grapes. Try the nonvintage Segura Aria Estate Brut...crisp and refreshing."
- Fine Cooking, December 2005/January 2006
"...Aria Estate Brut has a render creaminess and ethereal notes of citrus and spice; it's as easy to drink as it is to buy at $12."
- Wine & Spirits, June 2004
"Aria leans more to the sweetish side than the reserva above, full of lemony flavor and a sweet creaminess; a spine of acidity keeps it together, and asks for another sip."
- Wine & Spirits, August 2003
"Slightly sweet, with a rich, heavy mouthfeel, this wine also boasts interesting aromas of wheat thins and Golden Delicious apples, backed by caramel and butter."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Best of 2003 Edition
GOLD MEDAL - Ottawa Wine & Food Show 2005 "Made from the first-press juices of Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-lo grapes, this Spanish sparkler from Segura Viudas is tasty and simple - perfect for spring and summer parties. It's dry, spritzy and light-bodied, with flavors of honey, pear and a bit of lemon peel at the finish. A very nice cava for the price."
- Wines & Vines, June 2003
"We found apples, oranges and minerals in the aroma, but none was too strong. In the mouth, the wine had a soft effervescence from the small bubbles, with a pleasant taste of bitter lemon. It was clean and dry with a tart, slightly bitter finish. It ranked first in our blind tasting."
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Frank Sutherland, Fort Collins Coloradoan, July 9, 2003
89 POINTS
"This brilliant straw-colored wine had vigorous bubbles and aromas of butter, butterscotch and toast. The panel described flavors of citrus fruit, bread and a pleasant bitter orange zest. This crisp balanced bubbly finished simply with nuances of citrus rind."
- The Wine Report, November/December 2003
"Qualities: A refreshing, sparkling wine that vibrates with flavors of lemon and green apples. Serve with: Light-flavored fish, shellfish, or white meats."
- Latina Magazine, February 2003
Aria Estate Extra Dry NV
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88 POINTS & BEST BUY
"Floral scents of apple blossoms fill this off-dry Cava. It's light, airy and firm, a refreshing end to a summer picnic."
- Wine & Spirits, August 2009 Download flyer
88 POINTS - BEST BUY
"This rendition of Segura Viudas off-dry bubbly is nice and yeasty, with plenty of baked apple pie and buttered toast on the nose. The palate is spunky but round, with semi-sweet flavors of apples and ripe nectarines. Shows some complexity and depth on the finish as well as a richness that makes it to all corners of your mouth."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 15, 2006
VALUE BRAND OF THE YEAR
"The light, elegant Aria Estate Extra Dry Cava shows off the house style with its refined bubbles and fresh fruit flavors."
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Wine & Spirits, June 2006
86 POINTS
"Plump and yeasty, with some sweet pastry aromas. Flavors of apple, nectarine and melon are ripe, bordering on sugary. Sits rather flat in the glass but becomes frothy once it hits the palate. Simple and tasty, with a candied edge."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 15, 2004
VALUE
"For the money, this is one of the most unabashedly delicious sparklers I have ever drunk - it wasn't enough just to taste it; I had to pour a whole glass in order to enjoy (and restrain myself from a second in order to leave leftovers for the survivor test). Although Segura Viudas is Freixenet's upmarket cava brand, it remains an amazing price for what you get - ripe, vibrant pear fruit, creamy texture. If you like to entertain, the beautiful bottle brings an elegant look to the gathering. Kitchen Fridge Survivor Grade: A"
- Andrea Immer, Master Sommelier, December 2002 "Fantastic! Really look for it for value!"
- Andrea Immer, Master Sommelier, TODAY Show, December 31, 2002
84 POINTS - BEST OF 2002 EDITION
"With twice the residual sugar as the brut, this is still quite dry and austere. Some tidbits of flavor suggest honey and pineapple. Clean, refreshing finish."
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Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 2002
"You don't need to be a trust fund baby to purchase these top choices: Segura Viudas Aria Estate Extra Dry sparkling wine."
- "For Richer or Pourer", BRIDE'S, Summer 2002
86 POINTS
"Complex aromas of ginger, spring flowers, toast and anise lead into a palate full of mild citrus fruits - pink grapefruit and tangelo. Soft and smooth and just slightly off-dry."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 2001
Aria Pinot Noir
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86 POINTS & BEST BUY
- Wine & Spirits, August 2009 Download flyer "Arguably, the best budget-priced pink bubblies are from Spain. I recommend the nonvintage Segura Viudas Aria Brut Pinot Noir"
- South Florida Sun, Sentinel.com, February 5, 2009 Download article
88 POINTS
"Deep cherry red hue, moderate activity. Delicate nose of vanilla, strawberry and lemon. Creamy and foamy on entry with a solid backing of berry-laden tannins and sweet/sour fruit. Very drying close with dried fruit, spices and briary flavorings."
- The Wine News, December/January 2008-09 Download flyer
86 POINTS
"The non-vintage Aria Pinot Noir is an attractive light pink color. It offers a fruity, strawberry-scented nose, and crisp berry flavors. The small stream of bubbles has good persistence."
-Jay Miller, "The Independent Consumer's Guide to Fine Wines", erobertparker.com, February 2007
87 POINTS
"Deep in color, falling somewhere between copper and red. The nose is forward as could be, with raspberry and a strong hint of orange blossom. Solid across the palate, with dry berry flavors and a powerful edge of pepper. Based on Pinot Noir; you can taste the essence of that variety at is core."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 15, 2006
"Light and fruity with aromas and flavors of raspberry and strawberry plus hints of peach and lemon; cheerfully refreshing with palate-cleansing acidity. Light-flavored cheeses."
- SANTE, October 2007
87 POINTS
"Plump and nice, with watermelon aromas that match the wine's watermelon hue. Made from Pinot Noir, Aria carries a mild hint of sweetness along with drier berry and peach-pit flavors. And on the finish you get a clear smack of Pinot-driven cherry skin to offset its richness. Perfect for brunch, as an accompaniment to a mushroom-and-cheese omelet, while that noted touch of sweetness gives it the versatility to go with dessert."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, November 15, 2005
"Another pretty-in-pink sparkler is the NV Segura Viudas Aria Pinot Noir Cava Brut. Made in the Cava area of northeastern Spain outside of Barcelona, this pink dry wine is 100 percent Pinot Noir. Floral aromas are layered with strawberry and black cherry flavors. A chic black bottle with stylish hot pink lettering on the label completes the package, making it an ideal gift."
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Leslie Sbrocco, San Francisco Chronicle, February 9, 2006 
Reserva Heredad NV
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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 Penedes 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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
"Let the affordable spirits move you this season: Segura Viudas Reserva Heredad - $11-$20"
- USA Today, December 6, 2002
"Light and fresh with good fruit and a good finish... De Rosa liked its yeasty quality and good acidity. Banks found simple aromas but enjoyed its long finish. Prial called it a professional job."
- Frank Prial, "They're Not Champagne, but They Sparkle", New York Times, June 25, 2003
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
86 POINTS
"The astonishing package - half candleholder, half medieval torture chamber - suggests a powerful, extravagant wine. The actual flavors are a bit restrained, with tart apple and grapefruit out front, and a dry, yeasty finish."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Best of 2002 Edition
85 POINTS
"Lightly toasty aromas yield to a controlled lemon-lime fruit. This is broadly foamy, with lemon-lime flavors modified by hints of pear and citrus rind, and it ends with a light jolt of sweetness"
- Wine & Spirits, August 2002
"If you're stocking up for a gathering of friends and family this holiday season, buy another Spanish star, NV Segura Viudas Reserva Cava Brut ($10). Part of the portfolio of wines owned by the Ferrer family of Barcelona (including the well-known Freixenet and Sonoma-based Gloria Ferrer brands), Segura Viudas is a historic property located in Spain's cava country. This fruit-driven sparkler made with Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-lo showcases an underlying earthy note that adds complexity."
- Leslie Sbrocco, "Buy affordable bubbly for a friend, or quaff it yourself", San Francisco Chronicle, December 15, 2005 "Other Father's Day wine selections include Segura Viudas Reserva Heredad, an affordable, crisp, bubbly vintage ($20 for a 750- ml bottle; $40 for a 1.5-liter magnum). It comes in a jewel-toned green glass bottle resting on a pewter base; a metal crest is inscribed with the emblem of the Segura Viudas family."
- Chicago Sun-Times, June 2002
THE TOP TEN: SPARKLING WINES
"A rich, fleshy cava from one of Spain's premier sparkling-wine houses."
- Bon Appetit, December 2003
84 POINTS
"Citrusy, but showing hints of riper fruit, then moving toward pineapple. This is simple but decent bubbly, finishing tart and dry."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Best of 2003 Edition
"Sparkling wine in Spain is called Cava, and Segura Viudas stands up to many higher priced French Champagnes. Its refined taste and elegant bottle are perfect to adorn the table of the bride, groom and wedding party."
- Grace Woman, March/April 2003
"General Characteristics: medium bodied, structured, toasty, crisp. Aromas: apricot, peach, lemon butterscotch, banana. Flavors: applesauce, pear, mineral notes, buttery. Pairing: white bean salad."
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2003 Annual Buying Guide, SANTE, January 2003 The Bride Guide
"A full-flavored Spanish drink - it delivers an intense fruit flavors and a clean, acid finish."
- Women on Wine - Life of Reiley, December 12, 2002
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