Olivier Riviere 'Pozo Alto', Rioja DOCa, Spain 2017 Weingut Okonomierat Rebholz Subtle and pristine sake aroma

Subtle and pristine sake aroma is followed by a razor smooth

fragrant and persistent finish

Dry and tightly wound on entry and then more fleshy in the mid-palate

which will take some time to soften

Olivier Riviere 'Pozo Alto', Rioja DOCa, Spain 2017 Weingut Okonomierat Rebholz Subtle and pristine sake aroma2017 was a tough vintage in Rioja; still, the red 2017 Pozo Alto was singing when I tasted it. The vineyard was hit hard by the spring frost, and the rest of the year was very dry. The wine is not as vertical as it was in previous years, and it's a reflection of the conditions of the harvest. The palate is a little wider, but the limestone core and the freshness of the place are still there. This is a triumph over the extremely adverse conditions of