2006 Cautivo Rioja Blanca (white Rioja)

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Bodegas Heredad de Baroja, elvillar de Alava, Spain
have liked Baroja reds--now a very attractive white for $7.99!
13% alcohol
Medium gold color (yellow-green according to one description of Rioja blanca wines) with transparency. Chewy, rich, oak-tinged flavor with baked apple and hint of butterscotch. Enough acid to provide structure and balance but my guess is that this is meant to be enjoyed soon after bottling. Tastes crisper chilled and more "butterscotchy" when at room temp. Pleasant either way. Nice with chicken/broccoli/cheese dish over rice. I'm not the only one attracted to this wine--it is selling well after Saturday tastings at Carolina Wine Company. Grapes?? Viura? Probably.