2001 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva Especial
Community Tasting Note
d'Yquembe Mutombo wrote:
91 Points
Sunday, October 20, 2013 - I enjoyed this a lot more than a bottle from last year. Medium bodied, ruby red color with extra electricity. High acidity and american oak combine to produce a delicious dill pickle essence that behaves nicely alongside the cherry and red berry fruit. I can see this wine being very polarizing...reminds me a lot of the 2008 Pegau in that way. Treads a very fine line between delicious and overtly flawed, but this juice stays on the right side of the line. Begs for food and highly versatile with pairings.
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Comment posted by Harley1199:
10/21/2013 5:45:00 AM - Hi there Mutombo,
Discussions? That's funny and even some NOW are understanding what they have in the cellar... Well done!
I think you've caught the essential at first sniff. Nothing great but a very good bottle.
Cheers!