Viña Ardanza 2004 [Red]
Producer: La Rioja Alta, SA
Region: DOC Rioja

Viña Ardanza is a Rioja classic, made from a blend of Tempranillo (80%) and Garnacha (20%) with prolonged barrel (and bottle) age before release. The 2004 Rioja vintage was very highly rated and this silky smooth red is an excellent example. A terrific wine, one of the finest Riojas I've tried in some time. Excellent.

Medium dark cherry/garnet color. A genuine pleasure for the senses with a nice spicy/ripe fruit nose: leather, coconut, bee's wax, ripe cherries & clove. On the palate it's super smooth with polished tannins, persistent fruit & spice flavors and great length.

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9 June 2012