The 2013 Dama is a blend of Chardonnay and Parellada aged in bottle for 18-24 months. It has 4.8 grams of sugar. It has a smoky nose, as if the wine had seen oak, and a core of lemony, citric fruit. The palate is sharp, with abundant bubbles and very good freshness.

The 2012 Cava Dama is a blend of Chardonnay and Parellada bottle-aged in contact with the lees for 18 months. It has a lemony nose with subtle notes of yeasts and brioche, quite elegant. The palate is medium-bodied, the flavors are well-defined and it's tasty, ending with a mineral hint and lifted by very good acidity. 26,000 bottles produced.

The 2011 Cava Dama is produced with Chardonnay and Parellada and aged in bottle for at least 18 months. It has six grams of sugar, which is well-integrated into the wine. It displays a strong, penetrating bouquet of yeasts and bread dough intermixed with some white flowers and chalk. The palate is medium-bodied, with high acidity and good balance and persistence. At this price, this Cava is a bargain. Drink now-2015. Some of the traditional Cava houses age their liqueur d’expedition in barrels, which give the wines a smoky, nutty, barrel-fermented feeling to them, as seems to be the case with the Cavas I tasted from Naveran. I liked the character of the wines, combining mineral sensations with plenty of yeast autolysis aromas and that smoky character. Importer: Ole Imports, New Rochelle, NY; www.oleimports.com

This is one of the finest Champagne imitations, or Cavas, I have tasted from Spain. Aged on its lees for two years, the 2009 Naveran Dama Cava is a blend of 85% Chardonnay and 15% Parellada. Crisp notes of apple skins, brioche, baking spices and pears emerge from this fragrant, medium-bodied sparkler. It possesses tiny, uniformed bubbles, impressive purity and a heady finish. Consume it over the next 1-2 years. Importer: Ole and Peninsula Wines (Patrick Mata),New Rochelle, NY; tel. (914) 740-4724; Fax (413) 254-8923; www.oleimports.com

The Naveran 2008 Dama Cava is made up of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Parellada that spent 24 months on its lees. It is a more sophisticated offering with a fragrant bouquet, round, fruity flavors, and lively acidity. It is meant for drinking over the next 2 years. Caves Naveran was established in 1985. The Cavas are made entirely from estate grown fruit. Importer: Ole Imports, New Rochelle, NY; www.oleimports.com