Miguel Merino

Rioja Blanco

9.15 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
La Rioja Alta, La Rioja, Spain
White Blend
Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Goose, Squash & Root Vegetables, Pork, Mushrooms, Shellfish, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Manchego & Parmesan, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Austin Hohnke

Full and oily. 70% Viura and 30% Garnacha Blanca clocking in at 14% abv. while still having great acidity. Very unique and a good contender for the Thanksgiving table.

Full and oily. 70% Viura and 30% Garnacha Blanca clocking in at 14% abv. while still having great acidity. Very unique and a good contender for the Thanksgiving table.

Nov 8th, 2025
Shengli Hu

Viura and Grenache Blanc. Pale straw, high viscosity. Salinity, fresh citrus, candied pear, lemon candy, herbal slightly medicinal. A textual white. Medium acidity medium+ finish. Neutral large format oak.

Viura and Grenache Blanc. Pale straw, high viscosity. Salinity, fresh citrus, candied pear, lemon candy, herbal slightly medicinal. A textual white. Medium acidity medium+ finish. Neutral large format oak.

Dec 5th, 2022
Turd Ferguson

Youthful fruit. Compact. High-toned and perfumed. I’m going to give this one a couple years in the cellar. Very fine. 100% Viura?

Youthful fruit. Compact. High-toned and perfumed. I’m going to give this one a couple years in the cellar. Very fine. 100% Viura?

May 14th, 2022
Kyle Altomare

Assistant Winemaker at Artesa Vineyards & Winery

9.0

Kyle had this 6 years ago

Kyle had this 6 years ago

Feb 2nd, 2020
Kamall

Kamall had this 3 years ago

Kamall had this 3 years ago

Jul 11th, 2022