Cava vs. Red Wine

[WitlessPagan]

My friend and I recently got in a debate about the sexiness of cava as compared to red wine. Neither of us know a thing about wine, but decided to settle it once and for all. We will be meeting and tasting the two, as well as some others (if we can). The problem is, I have no idea what is good wine, what is bad wine, and how much it should all cost. I'm particularly interested in the cava, since that was my side of the argument. Does anyone know what I should buy if I'm looking for 4 bottles total? I'm thinking one cava, one red wine, one champagne, and one white wine (we're going to gather some friends). I can spend anywhere from $50 to $125.

Suggestions?

[winoweenie]

Hi Pag and welcome to the board. This sounds like a fun way to introduce yourself to wine. IMHO tho, nothing will get solved as seems to be the old saw " The blind leading the blind ". I admire your advenureousness and hopefully you'll each find something wonderful that'll bring you back like it has most of the members of the board. Good Luck! WW

[Innkeeper]

Cavas run around $10 and Champagne runs around $50. Both can be found in the sparkling wine section of your store. In the front section you will find boxes of wine on sale. Select one Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot for a red, and one Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc for a white.

[Drew]

Yup, apples and oranges...Red wine and Cava have nothing in common other than their both fermented grape juice. Now compare cava to similiar sparkling wines or merlot to cabernet etc. etc.

Drew