La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva 2004, Doca Rioja
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Critic Reviews (4)
A very impressive find from a decade ago, this held back Rioja Reserva is tasting divinely right now so don't wait...
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A classic old school Rioja, with balance, savory character and genuine complexity. A regional paradigm. Drink or hold...
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As traditional and anti-modish as will presently be found from Rioja, I am tempted to call it "odish." Oxidized,...
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Here is a mature, intense, edgy and captivating old Rioja with intense aromas of leather, walnuts, pinot like sour...
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Community Reviews (8)
This wine is intense. Intensely perfumed, intensely flavoured. It's not heavy, or thick by any means; medium bodied, fresh vibrant acidity....but intense. Integrated and evolved oak, dried sour cherry, dried flowers, leather. There's a lot going on here. Exceptional wine.
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A very special wine. Amazing and complex nose with a finish that lingers. A wine to savour and enjoy. I will be buying more.
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