2010 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva Selección Especial
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Benj Likes this wine:
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 - Oh my god. Pure infanticide here. I know that these wines are immortal but I need more of this to see it to its peak. Nose is gorgeous, mouthwatering, with just-ripe blackberry, resinous dried mint, dill, nutmeg, pina colada, cigar box, cola. Palate has huge juicy acid, lovely medium leathery tannin, cherry, beautifully savory at the end. I'd suggest not even touching this for another 5 years - the oak still needs some time to integrate and the development of tertiary flavors will help round out the acidity. But, at this stage of its development, I think this is the best Viña Ardanza since 2001 - it has the same incredible vivacity of that vintage. It might even be better. I can't believe I only paid $25 for this - are you kidding me? Even at its normal retail of $30-40 it is a screaming QPR. 13.5%
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Comment posted by 99tollap:
8/13/2020 12:36:00 AM - I really want to drink this now! A shop near me has it on offer for 30. Might pick it up later today if I have time.
Comment posted by DrBad:
8/13/2020 8:50:00 AM - 99 - $30 is a good price especially since it's getting harder to find. I'd pick up a handful if I were you!
Comment posted by Laz4wine:
8/13/2020 9:18:00 AM - Agreed, snag it while you can, 6 pack needed minimum!