Viura

Fernando Remírez de Ganuza

Blanco Rioja Viura 2021

Quite pale straw colour . Quite lightly floral with citrus and some yellow fruits . Quite rounded citrus fruits , balanced acidity , creamy texture . Slightly toasty citrus tinged finish . Quite good length and freshness . Drinking well now but I would imagine this can continue well over the next 5 to 10 years — 2 days ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2012

This is a favourite & we picked up a few bottles to see how age changes it. This is our last bottle and age has done it well.

Time has made it weightier. The wine is real dry & has a bit of a walnut flavour. In its depths, you can tease out a hint of sweetness.

We need to find more.
— a month ago

Gillian Koh
with Gillian
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Peter Sultan

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It sings to me too… just the price of admission has radically altered over the years!@Vin d’Ottawa
Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

I am surprised that you did not rate this higher. I have an older version - they tend to get oxidized - hence the Walnut - there are folks who hate that - but i think it is different and brilliant!
Vin d’Ottawa

Vin d’Ottawa

@Peter Sultan it is pricier these days.
@Pinotman /// Andreas for me this is a special wine

Azul y Garanza

Viura 2023

Subtle floral and nutty aromas, very crisp and clean on the palate with some mild citrus acid. — 3 months ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 2000

Quite yellow gold colour , wide light lemon rim. Shows quite a lot of development . Quite toasty with roasted nuts , candied citrus peel , candle wax , ginger , saffron, curry powder, sea breeze. On the palate this is structured and quite full bodied with the nutty character , ginger and candied lemon rind , great intensity and grip , salty , balanced acidity and very long and balanced on the finish . Drinking well now but needs time to open , will probably continue at this high level for another 5-10 years and maybe even improve further — 2 days ago

Dave, Jan and 7 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 2001

This is exceptional. Lemon oil and greenery. Integrated and slightly smoky. An oiliness in the palate, with a sweetness and intensity. Great freshness but a gorgeous complex mid palate. Great — 4 days ago

Jay, Ira and 12 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Rioja Rosé Blend 2011

Medium copper salmon colour , with wide slightly yellow tinged rim . Toasty notes , with some dried herbs , orange rind , candle wax , toasted almonds , sea breeze, in some ways quite similar to the white reserva. On the palate this is quite intense and grippy again , with a nutty , spiced orange rind , dried red fruit . Good balanced acidity , good volume and decent length . This is ready and drinking well now but will probably last well over the next 5 -8 years, though I don’t see it improving — 2 days ago

Jeroen, Tom and 5 others liked this

Baron de Ley

Blanco Reserva Tres Viñas Rioja Viura Blend 2021

Jan A
9.3

Consistent with previous bottles and notes. Just love the rich, slightly oxidized style of vanilla drenched ripe yellow fruit, cedar and marzipan with a touch of sweetness. Good acidity and complexity. — 3 days ago

Dave, Scott@Mister and 8 others liked this

Bodegas Ostatu

Rioja Alavesa Rosado Tempranillo Rosé Blend

Amy
9.0

had at oleana, loved! soft/mellow, $17/glass — 8 days ago

Viñedos del Contino (CVNE)

Contino Rioja Blanco Grenache Blanc Viura 2020

Smooth, good balance, not overwhelming, and good acid. — 6 months ago