This one, the $10, non-vintage Cava Brut from Casteller, was dry, light and thirst quenching, even without food. But it was about to get better.

It’s a vegan wine, too, made from 100 percent Trepat grapes. Cava is Spain’s answer to champagne, but under European Union law, you can’t legally call it that.

To toast the winners (and yourself when you pick them) on Sunday, pour a flute or two of Casteller Cava, Metodo Tradicional. This Spanish sparkler offers sophisticated flavor for a bargain price ...

Sparkling wine, even more so. Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, Dry, Sweet, Extra Brut, WTF... the options are endless. The possibility for a hangover: potentially catastrophic.New Year's is around the ...

NV Casteller Cava Brut, Spain ($12.99) - crisp and fresh with hints of honeydew and citrus. Delicate orange blossom and lime.