Rayos Uva
Olivier Rivière Riviere Rivière
Olivier Rivière
Rayos Uva
Rayos Uva is Olivier’s version of a Bourgogne Rouge, sourced from fruit grown in the sandy, gravelly and alluvial soils of Rioja Baja. This year’s blends biodynamically farmed Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano into a bright, unoaked red for drinking now. This lighter red is perfumed with raspberries, cherries, and ample mineral salts strung across a slender palate. Tannins are long and finely gritty, structuring this for ample food pairing possibilities.
“This is an intriguing, biodynamically farmed blend of tempranillo, garnacha and graciano that has not seen any oak. Yet is behaves like a matured, soft red with more complexity than expected. Expect fine cherry, a hint of rose and a spicy, peppery and slightly earthy undertone. It is light to medium bodied, quite supple and rich, with some warmth. Far more complexity than expected, with very good to excellent length. Tasted April 2024.” - 91 points, David Lawrason, WineAlign.com
“Young, impressionable and wide-eyed Rioja that needs not follow the norm with the blend here being 45 percent tempranillo, (30) graciano and (25) garnacha. Light on its feet, juicy as a freshly made gazpacho and crunchy like a plate of mixed croquetas. Not the most tannic or overtly structured red blend there ever was nor does this appellative Roble Rayos need to be. Labeled simply as Rioja which is the great indicator to say “here are the grapes - enjoy them as they are.” Do it. Drink 2024-2026. Tasted April 2024.” - 91 points, Michael Godel, WineAlign.com
“Here's a lovely, juicy-fruity, modern expression of Rioja with minimal wood impact. A raft of spicy red fruit leads on a slick and supple frame with juicy acids. I like the finesse and purity on offer, the high drinkability and the impressive depth and complexity in the price category. Thoroughly tasty wine, ready to enjoy or hold 2-4 years for a more smouldering and spicy expression. Tasted April 2024.”- 90 points, John Szabo, MS, WineAlign.com
Read about Olivier Rivière here.
Vintage: 2022
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 12
Price per Bottle: $25
Style: Still
Region: Rioja
Appellation: Rioja Baja DOCa
Country: Spain
Grape: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano
Colour: Red
Vegan: Yes
Organic: No
Biodynamic: Yes
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes
Olivier Rivière Riviere Rivière
Olivier Rivière
Rayos Uva
Rayos Uva is Olivier’s version of a Bourgogne Rouge, sourced from fruit grown in the sandy, gravelly and alluvial soils of Rioja Baja. This year’s blends biodynamically farmed Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano into a bright, unoaked red for drinking now. This lighter red is perfumed with raspberries, cherries, and ample mineral salts strung across a slender palate. Tannins are long and finely gritty, structuring this for ample food pairing possibilities.
“This is an intriguing, biodynamically farmed blend of tempranillo, garnacha and graciano that has not seen any oak. Yet is behaves like a matured, soft red with more complexity than expected. Expect fine cherry, a hint of rose and a spicy, peppery and slightly earthy undertone. It is light to medium bodied, quite supple and rich, with some warmth. Far more complexity than expected, with very good to excellent length. Tasted April 2024.” - 91 points, David Lawrason, WineAlign.com
“Young, impressionable and wide-eyed Rioja that needs not follow the norm with the blend here being 45 percent tempranillo, (30) graciano and (25) garnacha. Light on its feet, juicy as a freshly made gazpacho and crunchy like a plate of mixed croquetas. Not the most tannic or overtly structured red blend there ever was nor does this appellative Roble Rayos need to be. Labeled simply as Rioja which is the great indicator to say “here are the grapes - enjoy them as they are.” Do it. Drink 2024-2026. Tasted April 2024.” - 91 points, Michael Godel, WineAlign.com
“Here's a lovely, juicy-fruity, modern expression of Rioja with minimal wood impact. A raft of spicy red fruit leads on a slick and supple frame with juicy acids. I like the finesse and purity on offer, the high drinkability and the impressive depth and complexity in the price category. Thoroughly tasty wine, ready to enjoy or hold 2-4 years for a more smouldering and spicy expression. Tasted April 2024.”- 90 points, John Szabo, MS, WineAlign.com
Read about Olivier Rivière here.
Vintage: 2022
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 12
Price per Bottle: $25
Style: Still
Region: Rioja
Appellation: Rioja Baja DOCa
Country: Spain
Grape: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano
Colour: Red
Vegan: Yes
Organic: No
Biodynamic: Yes
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes
Olivier Rivière Riviere Rivière
Olivier Rivière
Rayos Uva
Rayos Uva is Olivier’s version of a Bourgogne Rouge, sourced from fruit grown in the sandy, gravelly and alluvial soils of Rioja Baja. This year’s blends biodynamically farmed Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano into a bright, unoaked red for drinking now. This lighter red is perfumed with raspberries, cherries, and ample mineral salts strung across a slender palate. Tannins are long and finely gritty, structuring this for ample food pairing possibilities.
“This is an intriguing, biodynamically farmed blend of tempranillo, garnacha and graciano that has not seen any oak. Yet is behaves like a matured, soft red with more complexity than expected. Expect fine cherry, a hint of rose and a spicy, peppery and slightly earthy undertone. It is light to medium bodied, quite supple and rich, with some warmth. Far more complexity than expected, with very good to excellent length. Tasted April 2024.” - 91 points, David Lawrason, WineAlign.com
“Young, impressionable and wide-eyed Rioja that needs not follow the norm with the blend here being 45 percent tempranillo, (30) graciano and (25) garnacha. Light on its feet, juicy as a freshly made gazpacho and crunchy like a plate of mixed croquetas. Not the most tannic or overtly structured red blend there ever was nor does this appellative Roble Rayos need to be. Labeled simply as Rioja which is the great indicator to say “here are the grapes - enjoy them as they are.” Do it. Drink 2024-2026. Tasted April 2024.” - 91 points, Michael Godel, WineAlign.com
“Here's a lovely, juicy-fruity, modern expression of Rioja with minimal wood impact. A raft of spicy red fruit leads on a slick and supple frame with juicy acids. I like the finesse and purity on offer, the high drinkability and the impressive depth and complexity in the price category. Thoroughly tasty wine, ready to enjoy or hold 2-4 years for a more smouldering and spicy expression. Tasted April 2024.”- 90 points, John Szabo, MS, WineAlign.com
Read about Olivier Rivière here.
Vintage: 2022
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 12
Price per Bottle: $25
Style: Still
Region: Rioja
Appellation: Rioja Baja DOCa
Country: Spain
Grape: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano
Colour: Red
Vegan: Yes
Organic: No
Biodynamic: Yes
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes
