Abel Mendoza Viura 2024Vintage 2024 Size 75cl ABV 14% Tasting Note Modest and passionate about his vineyards, Abel and his wife Maite have been making understated wines in San Vicente since 1988. Lying in the shadow of the Sierra Cantabria, Abel has vineyards in the finest parts of the Alavesa. His knowledge and understanding of the soils is enthralling and to taste in his cellar can be an education on the effects different soils have in different years. He wants only to

and even creamy

spice and some dried fruit on the initial aromas

strong hard cheeses like mature cheddar

José Maria da Fonseca

His fresh take on an old terroir has been instrumental in reviving appellations of the Northern Rhône that would otherwise have been lost

along with a well-adjusted acidity

The wonderful taste

showing nuanced green fruit

From the eastern shore of the Neusiedlersee comes this beautifully botrytised blend of Welschriesling and Chardonnay

The 2016 vintage is extremely rich and precise without being excessive

sarsaparilla and clove

and floral hints