April 15, 2012 - Consumed over 1 hour. tvinoronquillo's note from 6/15/2011 covers this quite well, even though it's now nine months later. A nice, fresh off-dry white which is well-priced at ~$12-14.
June 15, 2011 - A blend of 90% Viura and 10% MalvasÃa 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.
May 16, 2011 - Port4olio Tasting (O Hotel, LA): 100% stainless steel wine making in an off-dry style. Nutty nose with ripe fat fruit on the palate. Not sure what they are after with this.