This past Saturday evening with good friends we opened the 2005 La Rioja Alta Viña Arana Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend.
On the nose there was black cherry, blackberry, red currant, floral notes, fig, leather, a touch of vanilla and dried soil.
On the palate the cherry came through in a big way, with blackberry, red currant, blood orange, herbal notes, clove, licorice and dusty earth.
This wine is silky smooth medium to plus bodied with medium + acidity and medium + grippy tannins that lead to a long spicy finish. Another very enjoyable wine. Be safe and start your weekend off right. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
This past Saturday evening with good friends we opened the 2005 La Rioja Alta Viña Arana Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend.
On the nose there was black cherry, blackberry, red currant, floral notes, fig, leather, a touch of vanilla and dried soil.
On the palate the cherry came through in a big way, with blackberry, red currant, blood orange, herbal notes, clove, licorice and dusty earth.
This wine is silky smooth medium to plus bodied with medium + acidity and medium + grippy tannins that lead to a long spicy finish. Another very enjoyable wine. Be safe and start your weekend off right. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
1 person found it helpfulMar 16th, 2018
Value old school Rioja, poopy and barnyardy with a sour red fruit core, licorice, leather, orange peel, spices, and some vanilla. Smooth and light to midbodied, very dry and high acid, fresh and easy to drink with food.
Value old school Rioja, poopy and barnyardy with a sour red fruit core, licorice, leather, orange peel, spices, and some vanilla. Smooth and light to midbodied, very dry and high acid, fresh and easy to drink with food.
Dec 31st, 2015
Vanilla, lavender, dill. Orange zest highlights plum fruit.
Vanilla, lavender, dill. Orange zest highlights plum fruit.
May 17th, 2015
Started to decay a bit, softening the wine and adding sutiles golden tones. Nevertheless a gem
Started to decay a bit, softening the wine and adding sutiles golden tones. Nevertheless a gem
Jun 20th, 2020
Right time to open it, about to pass it’s peak, subtle and layered
Right time to open it, about to pass it’s peak, subtle and layered
May 13th, 2018
La Rioja, Spain
