Badiola Rioja Viura de Cabezadas

{diam3, 12.5%} Chatters' note looks pretty good to me. I wrote - Remarkably pale for a six year old wine. Slightly muted, developing nose and palate of grapefruit and lychee mix. No oak. Dry, slightly furry texture, with just enough medium acidity to hold it up. Develops a hint of smoke about it, especially on the nose. Not much more than light-bodied, with a hint of stoniness. Short/medium length dry finish, quite even across the tongue. Decent bargain at sub-$A20; …

Spanish Introduction (Dan Murphy's, Lane Cove) : Funky, slightly meaty, gamey, savoury, pear and muted stone fruit. Tangy, waxy texture, muted fruit, poached pear, very slightly textured rasp, lacks a touch of freshness, like the Albarino.

Tasted over 3 nights. Consistently underwhelming. It’s savoury white Rioja but nothing more to report. 12.5%, diam (good to see).