A very satisfying, well rounded glass of white, this is one to try if you like medium bodied Chardonnay. It has lifted aromatics of stone fruit with bready notes, creamy texture, medium body and a fresh finish. It’s made from Viura, the main white grape variety of Rioja that’s otherwise known in Spain as Macabeo. Cabezadas refers to the fruit coming from vineyards at the top of hills.

Made by two Masters of Wine, one of whom is Waiheke based Sam Harrop, we’ll safely see good drinking from this smart Spanish outfit in the hills of Rioja Alavesa for years to come.