Honorio Rubio Rioja Lias Finas Crianza

Four weeks after the prior � and happily, very much the same: distinctively saline, mineral, and quite fresh. Perhaps suggesting a touch of ash. Highly enjoyable over three nights.

Five months after the prior: again distinctively and delightfully saline, earthy, and full of character. Very enjoyable over three nights.

-- decanted immediately before initial taste -- -- tasted non-blind over approx. 2 hours on Day 1; revisited on Days 5, 13, and 17 � -- 100% Viura -- NOSE: initially reticent, showing slight oxidative tones, apple skin; hint of apple cider; hay. A bit more expressive on Day 5, but still reserved: hint of sweet single malt whisky � malt and oak. The aromas on this never really unfurled over the two and a half weeks I had this …

Bordeaux April 2020 Well this one has become one of our house wines, comes from the very south of Rioja Bodegas Hororio, very well made, old style Rioja white with modern bottle, before bottling it are stored on oak barrels on it's lies' for 3 years with gives brilliant volume, good acidity and a very complex powerful wine at that price range. Love it and it keeps very well in the frige for several days - Drink 2020 - 2028

Similar to our experience three weeks ago. Lovely and highly distinctive stuff, this is.

Deep, saline, earthy. Excellent acidity. Substantially more and depth compared with the more dusty and austere 2014. Highly enjoyable over three nights, and we will try to purchase more.