2001 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva Especial
Community Tasting Note
Kevdog Likes this wine:
91 Points
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 - Smelled musty on opening (cork was very musty) and was afraid it was flawed. Tasted ok on opening so have it an hour. Nose took 2 hours for musty to blow off and another hour to develope. Upon second hour this wine began to open up and improved throughout night. Complex, elegant, good fruit and structure. I was not put off by the oak at all. This wine is a great value if you have the patience to let it open up.
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Comment posted by Harley1199:
5/14/2014 10:24:00 AM - Hi there Kevdog,
You've got the point on that bottle. Well done!
If you're patient enough, probably 2021 will be the real beginning for this wine...
Cheers!