Faustino Rivero Ulecia Blanco 2023
- 92
- $25
- Drink by: 2024-2027
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This blend of Viura, Tempranillo Blanco and Garnacha Blanca helps disprove the myth that Spain can’t make delicious whites that are excellent value. In fairness, it is probably something that the Spanish learnt many years ago. Past time that we did, as well. The grapes come from Rioja Alta, the Upper Cicacos Valley and Eastern Rioja. Fermentation is in stainless steel. Gleaming pale lemon, this is bright and fresh with florals and a touch of the tropicals. There is also passionfruit and hints of bitter almond on the finish plus citrus and even a touch of blackcurrant leaf. A lovely texture with an appealing line of acidity and good balance plus a persistent finish. So much to like here. Drink now and for three years.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
