Viña Otano
Gran Reserva Blanco Rioja Viura
La Rioja, Spain
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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
See Previous:
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
Exceptional. All the oxidized white Rioja flavors. Complex, rich yet crowd pleasingly easy to drink.
Exceptional. All the oxidized white Rioja flavors. Complex, rich yet crowd pleasingly easy to drink.
Jul 31st, 2023Baby LdH indeed!
N: Almonds, wax. Delicate white flowers, honeysuckle?
P: Med-bright, citrus but as equal parts, wax, quinine, flowers repeat as do nuts.
Delicious bottle. You could save one for years I’m sure. The wood, a combo of barrique and American oak is already integrated.
85% Viura, 10% Garnacha, 5% Maturana
Thanks @ Garagiste.
Baby LdH indeed!
N: Almonds, wax. Delicate white flowers, honeysuckle?
P: Med-bright, citrus but as equal parts, wax, quinine, flowers repeat as do nuts.
Delicious bottle. You could save one for years I’m sure. The wood, a combo of barrique and American oak is already integrated.
85% Viura, 10% Garnacha, 5% Maturana
Thanks @ Garagiste.