A publication of CAVASocials.org The CAVA Chronicles
The
CAVA
Chronicles
In Conversation: with
Sparkling Wines of Character
Issue 003: BCN
Socially Forward: Shopping Spree GLÃ’RIES &
3 CAVA Bachelors
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1-2 JULY 2020
Sparkling Wine Week Entrepreneurial Spirit
w/ Anthony Swift 50 Great Cavas
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Welcome to
The CAVA Chronicles In Conversation: with Sparkling Wines of Character A publication celebrating all things Sparkling Wine.
Penedès
Editor: Jessica Stockwell jessica@jessicastockwell.com Executive Editor: Vanessa Contributing Writers: Fifi, Coco, Fresh Staff Writers: Ice, Cici, Carlos Advisory Editorial Board: The CAVA Sisters of Penedès * The CAVA Chronicles is a publication of CAVASocials.org
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Shopping Spree GLÒRIES and 3 CAVA Bachelors
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y mission yesterday was to head to the Carrefour, the social meeting place for cavas and sparkling wines, Isle 25A, to find a proper gentleman cava—if there were any, to introduce to the CAVA sisters. Vanessa, Coco and Fifi browsed the isle and selected three possible candidates. It was like the ‘Dating Game’…”Bachelor No 1. Where do you come from and what is special about you?”
The Conversation: Excursion to Carrefour in Glories Shopping Center BCN and discovering 3 handsome locals along the way.
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Coco - I was so impressed with Glories, that shopping center is fi nally open after this long-term shutdown because of CoVid-19. We are moving into a post Covid-19 world in Spain. A good thing. Vanessa - It’s time to get out and what a glorious day it was yesterday to go to GLÒRIES and shop! First stop; downstairs entrance. Sparkling clean and reorganized with lots of space. And what fab signage to alert and remind all visitors to social distance, wear face masks and shop-til -you-drop like we used to. I was giggly with such freedom again.
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Coco -Me too. I went crazy looking at all the clothes, great bathing suits and accessories. Window shopping was a delight. Fifi - Face mask awareness! I was impressed with the face mask kiosk. An easy to access pop-up kiosk with fun looking masks €7-9 with great discounts. Andrea was a delightful person and she had such patience. I bought 5 for our neighbors and their children. It’s a thank you for their participation in our KIDS Socials. Coco - Ah Oui, yes, she too seemed happy to be out. Then it was onto the lovely shelves of cava and sparkling wine at the Carrefour. What did you think of our little excursion? Fifi- Vanessa’s organization for the day was fabulous. I loved playing the ‘Dating Game’ in Isle 25A. Coco- Well, it wasn’t quite like the Dating Game, but the results were p-r-e-t-t-y interesting. Vanessa: I had to see if there were some more masculine cavas out there. Most of us are so spectacularly independent, fresh, outgoing, fun and feminine. Coco - Yes I agree. And it was a bit scandalous, but fun to do the photoshoot with the three handsome bachelors we selected. Fifi - Well, I found it a little awkward, the photoshoot. I didn’t feel so comfortable. It was research —‘our market intelligence’ to
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answer a common question out there. One that we hear from our readers. Is there a masculine cava you like? Vanessa: The idea of this little excursion wasn’t my idea. But it was fun!. Let’s put it out to our readers and see which of the three they like. They can rate each one with our new Take Away 3 Categories: Elegant, Fun, Trendy. Fifi- Isn’t that going to take a lot of organization, explanation and admin work? Vanessa: I don’t see why, anybody can send us an email. Coco - How about Instagram? Vanessa: Not ready yet, but soon. We have to hire someone to manage all that. Coco - Oh I see.
Fifi- So, readers which bachelor would you select as : Elegant? Fun? Trendy?
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Our 3 Bachelors from: Sant Sadurni d’Anoia Dating Game selection from the Carrefour, GLÒRIES
NOTE: to participate take a screen shot, notate which CAVA you think is Elegant? Fun? Trendy? and send to info@cavasocials.org. You’ll be entered into the raffle for a Free Pop-Up CAVA Social!
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Vanessa with
1-2 JULY 2020 Sparkling Wine Week
Entrepreneurial Spirit: A quick take Featured Guest: Anthony Swift of 50 GREAT CAVAS Founder & Organizer
Vanessa: Is this International trade Fair Online? Anthony: Yes, this is an exciting addition to our events calendar. We’re putting on a fantastic, interactive 2-day VIRTUAL EVENT Trade fair bringing together Sparkling Wine Producers and over 500+ wine buyers and sparkling wine specialists and enthusiasts.
Vanessa: How can the world of wine buyers sign up and participate in this 2 day event? Anthony: The event is free for wine buyers, distributors, retailers, agents, journalists and bloggers. Buyers wishing to participate in the event should register here: INFO: Sparkling Wine Week 1-2 July 2020
Our Online platform includes live interviews, presentations and educational sessions that offer producers a global reach to build relationships with buyers. Vanessa: What does participation look like in this post Covid-19 world? Anthony: Registration is still ongoing, and we expect 500+ buyers and trade professionals. This is one way to meet the needs of conducting business in a post CoVid-19 world.
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Check out the 10 Annual 50 GREAT CAVAs ‌the only competition around exclusively for CAVA
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Take Away 3: Elegant | Fun | Trending
In Conversation: with CAVA & Sparkling Wines of Character Selection by: Wine Makers | Maria Elena & Marta
Parés Baltà Winery
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OPEN: Tours & Tastings
Vanessa: Welcome…The both of you are of a new young generation of wine makers. Your website supplied me with all kinds of great facts, interesting history of generations since 1790 and direct booking for visitors. I snatched the link to your selection of tours and experiences. It will go into the I Love CAVA | Guide. Vanessa: Our upcoming I Love CAVA | Guide will list contact information, a direct link to your tours and experiences page, and our unique TAKE AWAY 3: producer/winemaker selections. Elegant - for the celebratory, Fun - for a younger crowd who likes it on ice or as a creative, fun cocktail, and Trending - an organic, vegan or special technique/variety that’s new or interesting to us enthusiasts. How many CAVAs or Sparkling Wines do you offer? Maria Elena & Marta: We offer 6 currently. These are our TAKE AWAY 3
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A publication of CAVASocials.org The CAVA Chronicles
The
CAVA
Chronicles
In Conversation: with
Sparkling Wines of Character
Issue 003: BCN
Socially Forward: Shopping Spree GLÃ’RIES &
3 CAVA Bachelors
CAVASocials.org
1-2 JULY 2020
Sparkling Wine Week
The CAVA Chronicles 003
Entrepreneurial Spirit
w/ Anthony Swift 50 Great Cavas
June 2020 | Page 9
