Olivier Riviere's Wines of Rioja & Bordeaux @ College Ave. Thursday, August 6th

Olivier was born and raised south of Bordeaux, in Cognac. He studied enology in Montagne St-Emilion, focusing on biodynamic farming and cut his teeth working for such luminaries as Domaine de Chassorney, Elian da Ros and Domaine Leroy. In 2004 he was lured into Spain by Telmo Rodriguez to help him convert his vineyards to biodynamics. By 2006 he had started his first project in Rioja. Now, making wine in both countries has launched Olivier onto another playing field - making compelling examples of what the best of both regions can be.