Grilled Teriyaki Chicken + Cava = A Perfect Summer Pairing #WinePW

This bottle of  CAVA Rose Brut may just be the perfect summertime, poolside drink.  It is crisp, bone dry and refreshing and it pairs beautifully with warm weather foods.

The Wine Pairing Weekend gang are looking at CAVA this month........

Deanna of Wineivore is hosting this month and posed the question "Does Cava really pair with everything?"  Let's see what everyone thinks.......

• "Huevos Rotos (Broken Eggs) + Juve & Camps Reserva de la Familia Gran Reserva Brut" from Camilla at Culinary Cam
• "Cava and Croissants? Yes Please!" from Andrea at The Quirky Cork
• "Grilled Teriyaki Chicken+Cava= A Perfect Summer Pairing" from Wendy at A Day in the Life on the Farm
• "Coconut Almond Tea Cakes and Torre Oria Cava Rosè" from Terri at Our Good Life
• "Cava with an eclectic array of Tapas!" from Robin at Crushed Grape Chronicles
• "Hoya de Cadenas Cava Brut and Coctel de Camaron" from Deanna at Wineivore
• "2017 Can Descregut Corpinnat Brut Nature Reserva + Spanish Inspired Appetizers!" from Martin at ENOFYLZ Wine
• "Slightly sweet Cava Brut ups your grilling options" from Linda at My Full Wine Glass
• "For a Sparkling Summer Surprise, Try Spain’s Biodynamic Raventos i Blanc with Anchovy Sammies" from Gwendolyn at Wine Predator

Cava is a sparkling wine from Spain made in the same manner as those sparkling wines from Champagne, France.  I picked up this bottle of  Marques de Monistrol Rose Cava from Total Wine for less than $15.  I chose it because I am a Rose lover especially during the summer months.  I am not a huge sparkling wine fan but this bottle was crisp and dry so I was pleased.  The bubbles seemed to go on and on and on........

I marinated some chicken thighs in Teriyaki Sauce and poured us each a glass of this CAVA while Frank put the chicken on the grill.  We sat and enjoyed a glass together while the chicken cooked.  We were hoping to enjoy dinner outside but, alas, the weather did not cooperate and we were chased inside by some rain.

It was a simple meal of the grilled chicken, cantaloupe and 4 bean salad that was leant a bit of elegance with the sparkling wine.  We finished the bottle with dinner and were very pleased with the pairing.  I don't know if CAVA goes with everything but it does go with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken.  I marinated this chicken in Homemade Teriyaki Sauce but you can use your favorite store bought brand as well.

Other successful pairings I have enjoyed with Cava were these Chicken and Pork Roll Lettuce Cups and store bought Mixed Berry Tarts.  I'm sure it would be amazing with seafood as well and I find sparkling wines are also wonderful with popcorn.  This is a great little tip to keep in mind when unexpected guests stop by.  It only takes a moment to pop some corn and open a bottle of Cava to make your friends feel welcome and loved.

Deanna will be hosting a Twitter Chat about Cava wines tomorrow, July 8, at 11 AM ET.  You will find the discussion by following #WinePW.  We would love to have you join us and share your thoughts about CAVA.