Olla Blanc

Served blind, and I was halfway clever - nailed Matassa immediately thanks to that signature minerality and low alcohol level, then completely whiffed on the cuvée and vintage. Story of my life. But what a wine to be wrong about. Everything's in the right place: fruit that actually tastes like fruit, minerals that sing rather than shout, herbs threading through like they belong there, and just enough funk to keep things interesting without going full farmyard. This drinks like breathing - effortless, necessary, gone before you realise you needed it.

This wine has evolved beautifully, maintaining its funkiness while becoming smoother and more rounded. The aroma profile includes persimmon, dried herbs, wet stones, kōcha kinoko, tropical fruits, and overripe oranges. Fresh and notably deep and wide, it finishes relatively long with lingering notes of persimmon and tea. A refined and engaging experience.

A delicious beauty. A wine to consume in huge quantities without any consequences. Dried apples, kōcha kinoko, dried field flowers, and oranges from the floor with subtle yeasty touch. Medium body, fresh and flavourful. Moderately funky. Quite sophisticated and well-balanced.

How come this wine is still freely available on the Good Wine shelves? Well, better for me as this orange blend of Macabeo and Grenache is delicious and fun to drink. Moderate funkiness, just enough to make it more interesting. Dried apples, kōcha kinoko, dried field flowers, and oranges from the floor with subtle yeasty touch. Medium body, fresh and flavourful.