Bodegas Ostatu Blanco from Rioja Alavesa --Viura & Malvasia. Bright, zippy lemon, chalky minerality, underripe pear & fresh summer herb all in one sip.
Bodegas Ostatu Blanco from Rioja Alavesa --Viura & Malvasia. Bright, zippy lemon, chalky minerality, underripe pear & fresh summer herb all in one sip.
1 person found it helpfulJul 21st, 2015
Interesting white Rioja. Nice rich, full, oily nose of lanolin. Nice light mid palette. Finished a touch short.
Interesting white Rioja. Nice rich, full, oily nose of lanolin. Nice light mid palette. Finished a touch short.
Mar 25th, 2017
Affrican Shaddock (infinitely more delicious than Grapefruit or Pomelo) with limestone and granite notes $14.99 at Berkeley Bowl West. Why does Delectable think that it is sold out?
Affrican Shaddock (infinitely more delicious than Grapefruit or Pomelo) with limestone and granite notes $14.99 at Berkeley Bowl West. Why does Delectable think that it is sold out?
Feb 8th, 2016
Modern style, faded green apple, not much else in the way of aromatics - a bit hot on the finish.
Modern style, faded green apple, not much else in the way of aromatics - a bit hot on the finish.
Aug 15th, 2015
The Ostatu Rioja Alavesa Blanco 2012 is a blend of 85% Viura and 15% Malvasía and is slightly more mineral-driven than the previous vintage, and smells of warm rain on wet cement, lime zest, and buttercups. I love how dry and lean the palate is, all acidic verve, with a lovely textural component. Wet shell, lemon pith, and limestone on the finish. A great oyster wine and a good value, too. Of note, Osatatu's vineyards are planted in poor calcareous, clayey soils, and are sustainably farmed.
The Ostatu Rioja Alavesa Blanco 2012 is a blend of 85% Viura and 15% Malvasía and is slightly more mineral-driven than the previous vintage, and smells of warm rain on wet cement, lime zest, and buttercups. I love how dry and lean the palate is, all acidic verve, with a lovely textural component. Wet shell, lemon pith, and limestone on the finish. A great oyster wine and a good value, too. Of note, Osatatu's vineyards are planted in poor calcareous, clayey soils, and are sustainably farmed.
Mar 1st, 2015
Fruity, floral, green apple, pear
Fruity, floral, green apple, pear
Jan 22nd, 2014
La Rioja Alavesa, La Rioja, Spain
