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    Cava

    Cava appears in 9 articles of hers, from 2023 to 2025.

    In her words

    Contevedo Cava is another reliable sparkling, vibrant, savoury and refreshing, ideal for festive parties and seafood or cheese boards.
    From Two Brilliant Bubbles Under £15: Your Christmas Saver Guide from Aldi, 8 December 2025
    Most Cava comes from the Penedès region, just outside Barcelona, it’s savoury, refreshing and citrus.
    From Two Brilliant Bubbles Under £15: Your Christmas Saver Guide from Aldi, 8 December 2025
    The highlights of my voyage of discovery into Cava land has been undoubtedly the Codorniu, Art Collecta Blanc de Noirs Reserva 2017 and the Roger Goulart, Gran Reserva Josep Valls, 2019) priced at £22 and £25 respectively.
    From Cava Discovery Week at The Dorchester | #DiscoverCava, 19 July 2024
    Crafted using the traditional method like Champagne, Cava boasts a rich heritage and a distinct character.
    From Celebrating Spanish Sparkling Wine, Cava | International Cava Day, 12 July 2023
    At the heart of Cava production lie three grape varieties: Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada.
    From Celebrating Spanish Sparkling Wine, Cava | International Cava Day, 12 July 2023
    Cava is often less expensive than Prosecco, although this can depend on the specific brands and quality levels.
    From Prosecco vs Cava: What Actually Matters in the Glass | What Is The Difference Between Cava & Prosecco?, 25 May 2023

    From her archive

    Sagrada Família basilica rising above visitors in Barcelona under a clear blue sky
    Selection of Cava bottles displayed on silver trays in a restaurant booth
    Chilled Pere Ventura rosé and Gran Reserva sparkling wine bottles displayed on ice
    Glass of sparkling wine beside a menu, water bottle and folded napkin
    Restaurant bar with a chef, pendant lights, plants and laid tables
    Elizabeth holding two Cava bottles beside a wine rack
    Two chilled Pere Ventura Cava bottles held in front of a blurred person
    Person holding bottles of Codorníu Cava and Conegliano Prosecco

    Articles

    Two Brilliant Bubbles Under £15, Your Christmas Saver Guide from Aldi
    Supermarket Wines

    Two Brilliant Bubbles Under £15: Your Christmas Saver Guide from Aldi

    Supermarket wines are stronger than ever this Christmas, with brilliant value across sparkling styles if you know where to look. Two bottles stand out immediately:…

    8 December 2025 · 2 min read

    Festive Wines for Christmas | The Christmas Magazine 2025
    Articles & Press

    Festive Wines for Christmas | The Christmas Magazine 2025

    Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite shares her favourite bottles (and booze-free beauties) to enjoy this festive season. In my book, Christmas morning unfolds in a very specific…

    1 December 2025 · 4 min read

    3 Places You Need to Visit in London for Great Food and Wine
    Restaurant Reviews

    3 Places You Need to Visit in London for Great Food and Wine

    Brutto35 to 37 Greenhill Rents, Clerkenwell, EC1M 6BNThe last restaurant created by the legend Russel Norman and it’s a masterpiece. It’s a relaxed Italian trattoria…

    13 August 2025 · 1 min read

    Cava Discovery Week at The Dorchester | #DiscoverCava
    E&W Events

    Cava Discovery Week at The Dorchester | #DiscoverCava

    The Euros and Wimbledon, 2024 has been a story of Spanish sporting success. And I’m going to add another win for the Spanish as I’ve been

    19 July 2024 · 2 min read

    Which is the Best Supermarket to Buy Wine From?
    Supermarket Wines

    Which is the Best Supermarket to Buy Wine From?

    Which is the best supermarket to buy wine from? It has to be, Aldi. Aldi has undoubtedly earned its spot as the ultimate wine haven.

    2 September 2023 · 1 min read

    Smart Ways to Save Money on Wedding Wine: My Top Tips!
    Tips & Guides

    Smart Ways to Save Money on Wedding Wine: My Top Tips!

    Wedding season is upon us, and with all the stresses and strains of preparing for your big day, wine choices can often be overlooked or left

    16 August 2023 · 5 min read

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