Country: Spain / Mirando al Sur
Variety: Viura Northern Spain
Winery: Olivier Rivière / Rioja
Heavy oak gives off sawmill aromas, with only touches of apple and stone-fruit scents lurking below the surface. This feels creamy, heavy and striving for balance. With a ton of oak flavor leading the charge, it tastes woody, candied and spicy, but also jumbled and unfamiliar.