Navajas Rioja Blanco Joven

Navajas Rioja Blanco Joven is a Viura-dominant Spanish white wine from Rioja Alta that combines a youthful, un-oaked fruit crispness with a pleasantly fleshy, thirst-quenching charm: on the nose it shows bright green apple, crunchy white pear, and fresh lemon zest layered with white blossoms, honeysuckle, wild herbs, and a subtle touch of banana skin; the palate is light-to-medium-bodied and clean, with flavours of lemon sorbet, juicy honeydew melon, and fresh greengage plum supported by notes of bitter almond, light white pepper, and a soft, smooth texture, sometimes edging into riper hints of yellow peach, while a gentle phenolic weight and a crisp, refreshing acidity keep it balanced and focused; the finish is clean, bright, and highly moreish, lingering on lime pith, nutty almond skins, and a clean, refreshing minerality.