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88POINTS
16/20
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava NV
Penedès, Catalunya (Catalonia Cataluña), SpainI've been tasting this Brut for decades, and it remains consistently well made. It is made from three classic Cava grapes: macabeo, parellada, and xarel·lo. The style is crisp, just off lean, with subtle notes of creamy lees and hints of fresh apples and apricots. The finish is perceptibly dry. You can serve this with an array of appetizers. Good value.Tasted: 28 October 2020Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $16.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $15.95 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| SK | $18.49 | 750ml | SaskLiquor |
| MB | $15.99 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $15.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| QC | $14.40 | 750ml | SAQ |
| NB | $19.79 | 750ml | NBLiquor |
| PEI | $18.39 | 750ml | PEILCC |
| NFL | $18.99 | 750ml | NLLC |
Blend: Macabeo - Parellada - Xarel·loCSPC: 158493UPC: 033293690009
87POINTS
15¾/20
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava NV
Penedès, Catalunya (Catalonia Cataluña), SpainThis everywhere Cava blends macabeo, parellada, and xarel-lo into an approachable, consistent, and dependable fizz. Red apple, ample toast, anise, toasted almonds fill the creamy, lemony palate, finishing with bitter red apple countered with a noticeable bump of sugar to help make it go down smoothly. Chill well.Tasted: 29 October 2020Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $16.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $15.95 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| SK | $18.49 | 750ml | SaskLiquor |
| MB | $15.99 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $15.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| QC | $14.40 | 750ml | SAQ |
| NB | $19.79 | 750ml | NBLiquor |
| PEI | $18.39 | 750ml | PEILCC |
| NFL | $18.99 | 750ml | NLLC |
Blend: Macabeo - Parellada - Xarel·loCSPC: 158493UPC: 033293690009
89POINTS
16¼/20
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava NV
Penedès, Catalunya (Catalonia Cataluña), SpainThe Reserva Brut is a dependable, go-to Cava made from Penedès’ three traditional varieties: macabeo, parellada, and xarel·lo. The emphasis is on crisp, honeyed orchard fruit with just a hint of lees from ageing 15 months in bottle. There’s a notch more complexity here than the Organic Brut, and the mousse is more delicate, showing surprising poise for this price point. The palate also comes across drier, though the dosage is about the same, which will make this even more versatile at the dinner table — recommended, especially if you’re someone who always wants to have a bottle of chilled sparkling wine in the fridge.Tasted: 19 August 2020Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $16.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $15.95 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| SK | $18.49 | 750ml | SaskLiquor |
| MB | $15.99 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $15.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| QC | $14.40 | 750ml | SAQ |
| NB | $19.79 | 750ml | NBLiquor |
| PEI | $18.39 | 750ml | PEILCC |
| NFL | $18.99 | 750ml | NLLC |
Blend: Macabeo - Parellada - Xarel·loCSPC: 158493UPC: 033293690009
87POINTS
15¾/20
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava NV
Penedès, Catalunya (Catalonia Cataluña), SpainA cuvee of macabeo (50%), parellada (35%) and xarel-lo (15%) from the Alt Penedès region of Spain, this consistent value wine has earned itself a following worldwide. Fruity and frisky, generously ripe and round, this is full with red apple, floral, almonds on a creamy lemon-clad palate. Easy to understand and omnipresenct on our shelves (at an affordable price) this is one to stock up on this summer and year round.Tasted: 17 July 2017Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $16.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $15.95 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| SK | $18.49 | 750ml | SaskLiquor |
| MB | $15.99 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $15.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| QC | $14.40 | 750ml | SAQ |
| NB | $19.79 | 750ml | NBLiquor |
| PEI | $18.39 | 750ml | PEILCC |
| NFL | $18.99 | 750ml | NLLC |
Blend: Macabeo - Parellada - Xarel·loCSPC: 158493UPC: 033293690009
87POINTS
15¾/20
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava NV
Penedès, Catalunya (Catalonia Cataluña), SpainLight fine mousse with a baked green apple, toasty, nutty, citrus aromas with a touch of apricot and lemon peel. Fresh, elegant, juicy, drier palate with light mousse. Toasty nut, spicy, lemon, green apple skin, baked pear and quince flavours. Straight up classic Cava that is affordable and consistently well-made. Stock up so you always have some on hand.Tasted: 14 December 2015Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $16.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $15.95 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| SK | $18.49 | 750ml | SaskLiquor |
| MB | $15.99 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $15.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| QC | $14.40 | 750ml | SAQ |
| NB | $19.79 | 750ml | NBLiquor |
| PEI | $18.39 | 750ml | PEILCC |
| NFL | $18.99 | 750ml | NLLC |
Blend: Macabeo - Parellada - Xarel·loCSPC: 158493UPC: 033293690009
87POINTS
15¾/20
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava NV
Penedès, Catalunya (Catalonia Cataluña), SpainBigger, fuller nose with green apple, stone, citrus and light toast. Apple blossom and bitter Seville marmalade weaves through the crisp apple, salty, toasty palate, finishing with some light blossoms. Nice breadth on the palate, while holding the sharp, lively acidity. Straight up classic Cava, affordable and dependable as ever.Tasted: 16 October 2015Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $16.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $15.95 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| SK | $18.49 | 750ml | SaskLiquor |
| MB | $15.99 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $15.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| QC | $14.40 | 750ml | SAQ |
| NB | $19.79 | 750ml | NBLiquor |
| PEI | $18.39 | 750ml | PEILCC |
| NFL | $18.99 | 750ml | NLLC |
Blend: Macabeo - Parellada - Xarel·loCSPC: 158493UPC: 033293690009
87POINTS
15¾/20
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava NV
Penedès, Catalunya (Catalonia Cataluña), SpainYear in and year out the Segura Viudas does a great job with its non-vintage Reserva fizz that mixes 50/35/15 macabeo, parellada and xarel-lo grapes from the cool Alt Penedès region north of the winery. The attack is 'cava' dry, this is not prosecco, with nutty, floral, green apple aromas. The palate is creamy soft with more nutty, citrus, green apple, stony mineral, sea salt flavours. The perfect appetizer wine. Good value.Tasted: 29 December 2014Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $16.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $15.95 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| SK | $18.49 | 750ml | SaskLiquor |
| MB | $15.99 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $15.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| QC | $14.40 | 750ml | SAQ |
| NB | $19.79 | 750ml | NBLiquor |
| PEI | $18.39 | 750ml | PEILCC |
| NFL | $18.99 | 750ml | NLLC |
Blend: Macabeo - Parellada - Xarel·loCSPC: 158493UPC: 033293690009
86POINTS
15½/20
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava NV
Penedès, Catalunya (Catalonia Cataluña), SpainTasted from a 200 ml bottle ($5) but still the same reliable bubble that over delivers for its price. Open fresh floral nutty nose with bits of peach lime and baked green apple aromas. The palate is soft and creamy with a medium sweet mid-palate. The flavours are similar with toasty, nutty, quince, citrus and sea salt. Always best with a bite of food, try it with ham or prawns.Tasted: 24 November 2013Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $16.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $15.95 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| SK | $18.49 | 750ml | SaskLiquor |
| MB | $15.99 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $15.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| QC | $14.40 | 750ml | SAQ |
| NB | $19.79 | 750ml | NBLiquor |
| PEI | $18.39 | 750ml | PEILCC |
| NFL | $18.99 | 750ml | NLLC |
Blend: Macabeo - Parellada - Xarel·loCSPC: 158493UPC: 033293690009
86POINTS
15½/20
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava NV
Penedès, Catalunya (Catalonia Cataluña), SpainMedium fine, continuous mousse. Floral, waxy, citrus, peach, nutty, toasty, lime and baked green apple aromas. Creamy, somewhat foamy palate with a medium sweet brut. Soapy floral, toasty, nutty, quince, apple skin, citrus, earthy, cane flavours. A bit coarse and sweet but good intensity for the money.Tasted: 03 December 2012Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $16.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $15.95 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| SK | $18.49 | 750ml | SaskLiquor |
| MB | $15.99 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $15.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| QC | $14.40 | 750ml | SAQ |
| NB | $19.79 | 750ml | NBLiquor |
| PEI | $18.39 | 750ml | PEILCC |
| NFL | $18.99 | 750ml | NLLC |
Blend: Macabeo - Parellada - Xarel·loCSPC: 158493UPC: 033293690009
88POINTS
16/20
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava NV
Penedès, Catalunya (Catalonia Cataluña), SpainOur annual appraisal of this bargain bubble seldom wavers. Fresh floral, nutty, lemon notes greet the nose. The palate is fresh, with a creamy mousse and more dried pears, citrus, apple, nutty honey almond flavours. The finish is dry but elegant and with plenty of flavour. A grade "A "sparkler made for appetizers or light meals. Good value.Tasted: 21 November 2011Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $16.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $15.95 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| SK | $18.49 | 750ml | SaskLiquor |
| MB | $15.99 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $15.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| QC | $14.40 | 750ml | SAQ |
| NB | $19.79 | 750ml | NBLiquor |
| PEI | $18.39 | 750ml | PEILCC |
| NFL | $18.99 | 750ml | NLLC |
Blend: Macabeo - Parellada - Xarel·loCSPC: 158493UPC: 033293690009
87POINTS
15¾/20
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava NV
Penedès, Catalunya (Catalonia Cataluña), SpainSegura Viudas is a consistently solid cava that regales the senses with its nutty, lemon, mineral, toasted biscuit nose. It's fresh, clean and round (the mousse is tight and creamy) with dried pears, citrus, apple, nutty honey almond flavours. A dry (brut) style bubble with lots of flavour. Good value in a sparkler and suited to a variety of food.Tasted: 10 December 2006Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $16.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $15.95 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| SK | $18.49 | 750ml | SaskLiquor |
| MB | $15.99 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $15.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| QC | $14.40 | 750ml | SAQ |
| NB | $19.79 | 750ml | NBLiquor |
| PEI | $18.39 | 750ml | PEILCC |
| NFL | $18.99 | 750ml | NLLC |
Blend: Macabeo - Parellada - Xarel·loCSPC: 158493UPC: 033293690009
87POINTS
15¾/20
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava NV
Penedès, Catalunya (Catalonia Cataluña), SpainThis consistently good cava has a nutty, lemon, pear mineral, toasty biscuit nose with a floral note in the background. It's fresh, clean, round and dry with baked pear, citrus, apple, nutty honey almond flavours. Good drier brut style with lots of flavour. A solid sparkler for the money and one to drink any old time.Tasted: 27 October 2004Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $16.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $15.95 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| SK | $18.49 | 750ml | SaskLiquor |
| MB | $15.99 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $15.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| QC | $14.40 | 750ml | SAQ |
| NB | $19.79 | 750ml | NBLiquor |
| PEI | $18.39 | 750ml | PEILCC |
| NFL | $18.99 | 750ml | NLLC |
Blend: Macabeo - Parellada - Xarel·loCSPC: 158493UPC: 033293690009
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