2013 Ostatu Gran Reserva Rioja Blanco MAGNUM

CAN€™T FIND LÓPEZ BLANC? TRY OSTATU'S KNOCKOUT WHITE RIOJAI should start by saying that you won€™t be able to find this wine either unless it€™s here. There is zero online availability in the USA, and it was procured off of a special pre-order from the importer. The style isn€™t a direct replica of López Blanco, whose white wine has achieved unicorn status. However, Bodegas Ostatu€™s white Gran Reserva resembles the mushroom, umami, and caramel-driven things that I love about R. López de Heredia€™s whites. They just have a bigger frame. If you€™re a fan of the textural promiscuity of Northern Rhône Whites, López€™s sweet coconut and herbaceous oak profile, and dried mushroom depths this is for you.