From Magnum. Opens up quickly with a very complex nose of tobacco, leather, warm spices. The American oak is certainly present with dill and toasted coconut. In a very good spot to drink now. Paired nicely with Easter Lamb!
From Magnum. Opens up quickly with a very complex nose of tobacco, leather, warm spices. The American oak is certainly present with dill and toasted coconut. In a very good spot to drink now. Paired nicely with Easter Lamb!
Apr 14th, 2022
Ardanza not Alberdi. Overdelivers per usual. Dark, plush, smooth, very well integrated structurally. You def have to be into American oak but beyond that you’ll find cherries, raspberry jam, leather, cloves, balsamic, truffle, earth and mocha.
Ardanza not Alberdi. Overdelivers per usual. Dark, plush, smooth, very well integrated structurally. You def have to be into American oak but beyond that you’ll find cherries, raspberry jam, leather, cloves, balsamic, truffle, earth and mocha.
Aug 10th, 2020
Served with lamb chops. Raisins. Figs. Pencil shavings nose.
Served with lamb chops. Raisins. Figs. Pencil shavings nose.
Jan 1st, 2018
Slight funk. Sweet red fruits, liquorice, tobacco leaves with tons of dried rosemary. Silky smooth, beautiful.
Slight funk. Sweet red fruits, liquorice, tobacco leaves with tons of dried rosemary. Silky smooth, beautiful.
Nov 17th, 2017
My go to for a bigger wine. Plum and good juicy tannin and I enjoy all the interesting oak.
My go to for a bigger wine. Plum and good juicy tannin and I enjoy all the interesting oak.
Sep 28th, 2017
Dry, smooth
1 person found it helpfulAug 13th, 2016
From 30-year old vines. 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha. Tempranillo spent 36 months on 4-year old American oak, Garnacha spent 30 months on 2-year old American oak, bottled in 2011, released, fall of 2015. Vivid Ruby with red fruit aromas, spices and earthy notes. The palate revealed a complex structure with full ripe fruit, cherry and raspberry with some vanilla, mocha and tobacco notes. The finish had typical Rioja earthy mineral flavor, silky tannins and a long ending. Will continue to improve! Nice!
From 30-year old vines. 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha. Tempranillo spent 36 months on 4-year old American oak, Garnacha spent 30 months on 2-year old American oak, bottled in 2011, released, fall of 2015. Vivid Ruby with red fruit aromas, spices and earthy notes. The palate revealed a complex structure with full ripe fruit, cherry and raspberry with some vanilla, mocha and tobacco notes. The finish had typical Rioja earthy mineral flavor, silky tannins and a long ending. Will continue to improve! Nice!
1 person found it helpfulAug 5th, 2016
So big and soft, lovely
1 person found it helpfulJul 2nd, 2016
Deep blackberry vanilla oak smoke. Best bottle we've opened recently
Deep blackberry vanilla oak smoke. Best bottle we've opened recently
1 person found it helpfulMay 27th, 2016
Oak and vanilla to start, into dark, rich fruits.
Oak and vanilla to start, into dark, rich fruits.
1 person found it helpfulMay 15th, 2016
La Rioja, Spain
