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VIURA 2014 DOCa Rioja
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer VETIVER
Bright pale straw colour. Very spicy, cedar-pear-lemon grass nose. Dry, medium to medium-light bodied, tangy, very spicy, bright, sandalwood-tinged, lemon grass flavours with a lingering, gently cedary finish. Has 12.5% alcohol and 2 g/L residual sugar with lot number L175209 on the back label. The recommended 2013 (**) was released on December 12, 2015 at $15.95. CSPC 437707
Type White Table Wine
Agent Uni Vin
Country Spain
Region Rioja
Rating **(87.5 points)
Very Spicy, Dry, Light, Bright
LCBO Text Status Recommended by Vintage Assessments!
TASTING NOTE: This bold white marries expressive flavors to a muscular texture. Pear and quince notes mingle with brioche, chamomile and dried pineapple details, with juicy acidity and light tannins lending support. Lively now, this should harmonize with time. Drink now through 2024. Ranked #62 in the Wine Spectator 2016 Top 100 Smart Buys. Score - 91 (Thomas Matthews, winespectator.com, Dec. 15, 2016) Price $ 14.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - October 14, 2017
Cases bought 419 (12 bottles per case)

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