Olivier Riviere, La Vallada 2017 Northwest frank and direct if not

frank and direct if not always models of finesse

It will clearly be in the top 1-2 wines and will have 3-4 decades of longevity

the fruit a touch darker than the regular La Grande Rue

an area known as the Martinborough Terrace

Thyme and paprika spice add complexity

Olivier Riviere, La Vallada 2017 Northwest frank and direct if notReceived in Original Carton 100% Tempranillo La Vallada is a 2. 5 hectare enclosed vineyard (vallada meaning enclosed) at an elevation of 950m from which Olivier sources young vine Tempranillo for this cuve. Olivier considers this cuve to be his Covarrubias Village wine. Because of this sites youth, Olivier gently destems the fruit destined for La Vallada, keeping the whole berries intact. The fruit is then carefully layered in a fermentation tank,