Abel Mendoza 5V Rioja 2019
The last time I had this was with a roasted turbot in Getaria (Basque Countries) and I must tell you: there isn't much like it. What a sublime combination of flavour, elegance and detail! Wow; Abel, Cheers to you and Maíte! Last 3 bottles in OZ! Pedro
Made of a subtle blend of Malvasia, White Tempranillo, Grenache Blanc, Viura and Torrontes.
The beauty of blending is that the combination of the five white varieties Mendoza works can often show better than the individual parts, as is again the case with the 2019 5V, which felt more complete, nuanced, deep and harmonious than any of its components. It's pale and young with nice transparency and purity. The wine does not lack power (it's 14% alcohol), but it feels more delicate and is about detail and finesse. The palate is medium-bodied with very clean and precise flavors, tasty and long. Truly delicious. After the same élevage as the other whites—five months in barrel with bâtonnage—3,797 numbered bottles were filled in April 2020. 95Pts, Drink 2020-2028 - Luis Gutiérrez, The Wine Advocate