Ruiz Jiménez, Paisajes Embotellados Rioja Blanco 2024 Macabeo this is a connoisseur's Rioja

this is a connoisseur's Rioja at an approachable price

and a treat on its own

It's not massively expansive but does have a great mouthfeel in terms of texture and overall generosity of flavours

with citrus aromas and clean attack

as ever with this cooler terroir over to the west of St-Emilion

Ruiz Jiménez, Paisajes Embotellados Rioja Blanco 2024 Macabeo this is a connoisseur's RiojaWith aromas of flowers and a hint of pear, this is a dry, rounded white Rioja made from the Tempranillo Blanco variety. It's clear and bright in the glass, and its subtle, inviting aromas introduce a rounded, gently fruity flavour profile with balanced acidity and a faint smoky suggestion in the finish. It's a versatile accompaniment to all kinds of foods from fish and poultry to rice dishes and younger cheeses.