Superb nose of older bdb Champagne, salty, honey comb, dense. Oxidative style, naturally, but in perfect condition. Refreshingly high accidity, resin on the palate. With time it develops superb notes of truffle and mushrooms in general as well as sweet caramel. Outstanding wine.
Over the hill. Light, watery nose of dill water, hint of old leather. Accidic, dill taste, watery. Below average performance, I have had much better bottles of this wine.
Rounder, softer than '82, some fruits, salty meat, a flowery element on the nose. Quite a decent old Rioja, but not that special on the grand scheme of things.
Now we are talking. Proper, classic nose of a mature Rioja - lively barnyard, leather and everythiing. A rare vintage for Rioja, but showing beautifully today.
Concentrated, integrated oak. Dry, peppery feeling, pronounced accidity, dry, some vegetable beetroot notes. Seems young and lacking elegance after all the oldies. Of course, on its own, it wouldn't feel that young.
1986 La Rioja Alta Rioja Blanco Viña Ardanza Reserva 94 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Superb nose of older bdb Champagne, salty, honey comb, dense. Oxidative style, naturally, but in perfect condition. Refreshingly high accidity, resin on the palate. With time it develops superb notes of truffle and mushrooms in general as well as sweet caramel. Outstanding wine.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
NV La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva Flawed
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Clearly corked. Palate vey soft and caressing, all tannin integrated, would be nice if not for the TCA.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
1973 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva Especial 79 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Over the hill. Light, watery nose of dill water, hint of old leather. Accidic, dill taste, watery. Below average performance, I have had much better bottles of this wine.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
1982 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva 86 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Smoky meat and dill on the nose as well as some coffee and hint of mushrooms develop with time. Meat pate on the palate, opens up nicely with time.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
1985 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva 87 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Rounder, softer than '82, some fruits, salty meat, a flowery element on the nose. Quite a decent old Rioja, but not that special on the grand scheme of things.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
1986 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva 89 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Now we are talking. Proper, classic nose of a mature Rioja - lively barnyard, leather and everythiing. A rare vintage for Rioja, but showing beautifully today.
Post a Comment / 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Report Issue
2001 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva Especial 89 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Concentrated, integrated oak. Dry, peppery feeling, pronounced accidity, dry, some vegetable beetroot notes. Seems young and lacking elegance after all the oldies. Of course, on its own, it wouldn't feel that young.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2004 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva 89 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Lots of vanilla and evident oak influence. Fruity and friendly wine, good balance.
Post a Comment / 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Report Issue