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89 Points

Thursday, December 14, 2023 - Bright red fruits pus some dried cherry and balsamic notes (sage?), purple flowers, a bit of barbecue spice, campfire, alongside a mushroom/truffle finish, a rather pretty nose but with a more aggressive palate, with intense acidity and some possibly off-putting metallic/iodine flavors, but with a really rewarding texture. Honestly pretty unremarkable on first pour, but decanting helps a lot. Still not sure why this got all the crazy accolades it did.

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  • Comment posted by Dids:

    1/14/2024 8:59:00 AM - No oak notes? The obvious coconut from American oak. Mushroom and campfire are notes of a wine over the hill. Are you sure you're drinking the 2016?

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2016 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva

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