M. Ant. de la Riva, Sherry, Amontillado Extra, Solera 1819 Sauvignon Blanc and suave — finishing with

and suave — finishing with the excellent low-pH vibrancy so typical of these ancient-vine plantings

freshly turned soil

96+ (2/2012)

muscular and beautifully well-delineated full-bodied flavors that are underpinned by superb minerality and bright acidity on the impresively persistent finish

with loads of rich fruit and big

M. Ant. de la Riva, Sherry, Amontillado Extra, Solera 1819 Sauvignon Blanc and suave — finishing withInto neck or better; dusty bottles and labels, one stained and torn label edge Bodegas de la Riva was founded in Jerez in the latter part of the 19th Century by Manuel Antonio de la Riva. He purchased an existing bodega and 53 hectares of vineyards in the Pago Macharnudo district, which sits at high elevation with very pure limestone soils and, at the time, was one of the oldest vineyard areas in the area. Though under different ownership today, the