Monopole Rioja Blanco Seco Viura

Does not have the same character, complexity, and structure as 15 and 17 but still very interesting.

Very distinct sherry-like characteristics so of course I loved it!!

Completely obsessed with this. Has that waxy and honeyed lemon of old Lopez. Fresh burst of citrus spritz. Then slapped with that salinity of the manzanilla. So damn good.

Pale lemon; medium intensity aromas of yellow apple, green apple, apple skin, almond skin, salinity; dry, medium plus acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, very complex and well balanced, outstanding

A bit flat, maybe passed its prime

Lovely oxidation but dry and well-balanced

Complex nuttiness like a mole sauce from the sherry, baked apples, faint kerosene, saline and weighty, waxy mouthfeel. Great with fish tacos

Not for me. A little oily. Too much sherry-ish.

Light, weightless

past its prime