Agree with Oedis 5.15.2023 review. This improves with several hours in the decanter (4+hrs). The rich aftertaste needs air but this is a finely crafted wine. The bottle is really heavy. Even when it is empty, it feels full. Liked it so much I bought a case. $59.
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Even at seven years past the vintage, it's still very tight. I found that it needed 7 hours in the decanter to really show its stuff. I usually open my wines at Noon for a quick taste to see if more air isneeded and this one was very tight. Either decant for eight (or more) hours, or keep until 2026 when it will age much better.
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2017 Bodegas LAN Rioja Reserva Culmen
8/12/2023 - Brian Moriarty Likes this wine: 92 Points
Agree with Oedis 5.15.2023 review. This improves with several hours in the decanter (4+hrs). The rich aftertaste needs air but this is a finely crafted wine. The bottle is really heavy. Even when it is empty, it feels full. Liked it so much I bought a case. $59.
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2016 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva
8/12/2023 - Brian Moriarty Likes this wine: 91 Points
Even at seven years past the vintage, it's still very tight. I found that it needed 7 hours in the decanter to really show its stuff. I usually open my wines at Noon for a quick taste to see if more air isneeded and this one was very tight. Either decant for eight (or more) hours, or keep until 2026 when it will age much better.
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