Community Tasting Note

• tvinoronquillo wrote: 89 points

  June 15, 2011 - A blend of 90% Viura and 10% Malvasía de Rioja sourced from vineyards in Rioja Alta. Some of the grapes picked are late harvest which may help to explain the slight sweetness of the wine. Fermentation is done in stainless steel tanks with no oak aging. Light straw color. Medium intensity aromas of baked apples, cider, slightly oxidized notes and peaches. Off-dry, medium + body, medium acidity, 12.5% abv, the wine is reminiscent of demi-sec Vouvray though not as complex, yellow apple, wax, honeyed peaches and mineral on the palate. I think this wine may develope another 4-5 years due to the ample fruit and acid components. This is a white style of Rioja that has lost favor to the light crisp wines many bodegas produce today but I like these types of wines and hope they make a come back. About $12 US retail so a pretty good value.

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