Daniel Bloom

9.2

60% Tempranillo Blanco, 20% Sauvignon Blanc y 20% Maturana blanca. 12 mo. In 25% new French oak , 75% used French oak. Refined with time in the bottle.
Who knew the sea shore was in Rioja?! Upon opening and first impressions, very bready, white earth and saline on the nose. Lots of salinity, white flowers, citrus, and chalky earth on the palette. Delicious. If we had some seafood, we would have been pigs in you know. With some time and air, this got richer and its edges mellowed out. With cheeses it shined.
Wonderful stuff.
Thanks at @essenciawine.
With Randy, Sarah, Mike.
— a month ago

Monique Gillioen

9.3

€30 in hotel. Heel fijne wijn — 9 months ago

Brian Hearty

9.2

2021. Popped and poured the first glass with dinner and used a splash to deglaze the pan. Really tart berry and peppery spice dominated. Was good with the steak, but letting the second glass open up over a few hours rounded out edges in this dark purple wine. Delicious! Can’t wait to try a third glass tomorrow… — a year ago

Mark S.

9.0

Yellow. Herbaceous first, chalk. Rich taste. Pear. Nuts. Sweet nuance but good acidity.
Sauvignon Blanc 40%, Viura 30%, Tempranillo Blanco 15%, Malvasia 10%, Maturana Blanca 5% SIERRA CANTABRIA BLANCO, Rioja 17 @1980, Yang, 250126-250210 — 2 years ago

Jess

9.3

Maturana Puente Austral Reserve Privada Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Valle de Colchagua, Chile

Medium-deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of cassis, dark cocoa, black tea, vanilla.
Dry. Flavors of ripe blackberry, blackcurrant, cocoa, peppercorn, soft vanilla, subtle herbal, floral finish. Starts rich & dark, finishes elegant & floral! Medium-rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 5/5 — 3 years ago

Daniel Bloom

9.2

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Waxy, melon , peach, citrus rind nose. Like a canary, honeydew, but field fresh.
Round, and so fresh… you might not guess 2014. There’s no heaviness from wood, though it’s there. Very nice on a summer evening with cod over potatoes and onion w some chorizo. Refreshing, yet full. As it warms it pays dividends, especially in the corners of your mouth.
An interesting creature, not grassy, leaning toward oxidative like LdH, but definitely it’s own thing.
85% Viura, 10% Garnacha, 5% Maturana. Now there’s one that needs investigation. Not your usual filler.
Glad I stumbled on it.
Thanks@Garagiste — 3 years ago

Vitaly Domnenko

9.1

Bm. Tm. Am. Fm+. — 5 months ago

Stefanie

9.0

Top, winkel: bennebroek — 7 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Límite Norte 2020
Rioja DOCa, Spain 🇪🇸

Overview
A fascinating and rare white Rioja crafted from 50% Tempranillo Blanco and 50% Maturana Blanca—two unusual indigenous grapes of the region. Tempranillo is normally seen in reds, while Maturana Blanca is one of the oldest native Spanish varietals, documented since the 17th century. Their combination here makes for a wine of heritage and innovation.

Aromas & Flavors
Expressive and aromatic, showing notes of ripe pear, golden apple, citrus peel, and hints of white flowers. Subtle layers of fennel, spice, and dried herbs emerge with air, giving the wine a savory complexity that sets it apart.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with a broad texture, balanced by fresh acidity. It feels both intense and approachable, coating the palate with orchard fruit flavors while finishing long and lightly saline.

Winemaking Notes
Hand-harvested fruit from Rioja’s northern sector, with careful vinification in stainless steel and partial barrel aging to enhance depth and longevity while preserving varietal character.

Food Pairing
Ideal with Spanish tapas, grilled seafood, or roasted poultry. Also pairs beautifully with Manchego or other semi-cured cheeses, where its texture and complexity shine.

Verdict
A truly distinctive Rioja white—rare, indigenous, and characterful. It’s a wine that surprises with depth and originality, showcasing the lesser-known face of Spain’s iconic region. A must-try for adventurous wine lovers. — a year ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.2

I am beginning to love #maturana — 3 years ago

Héctor Hoyos

9.3

San Francisco varietal, not a blend. Very nice — 3 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.9

Rioja tasting 6/21/23!! — 3 years ago

John W

9.0

El Jardin de la emperatriz rioja Alta Crianza 2018 Crianza- blend of Tempranillo, garnacha, maturana Tinta, graciano. Dark ruby. Maturano is dark like the cat. On the nose, smoke and oak with some dark berries. On the palate, smoke and oak and dark berry with strong acidity. Making it fresh. Strong tannins. — 4 years ago

Vitaly Domnenko

9.1

Bm+. Tm. Am. Fm. — 5 months ago

Stuart Pollack

9.2

Responds very well to Lavraki. Nutty and creamy wine with a smooth mouthfeel. Lovely. — 9 months ago

ja ramos

9.6

Es tempranillo blanco — a year ago

Enrique

9.3

Gustoso, generoso, honesto, toque de chocolate, un lujo — 2 years ago

Lynn Derbyshire

9.2

Absolutely delicious. Superb with grilled lamb, chops and oven roasted beets! Love, love, love! 7:28, At home with Chas. — 2 years ago

Patricia Gamez

9.0

Laithwaites — 3 years ago

Benjamin Hickey

9.4

Really good !!! Much more serious Han I was expecting. — 4 years ago