La Rioja Alta, Rioja, Vina Ardanza, Reserva 2004 Pinot Gris Layers of intense raisin muscat

Layers of intense raisin muscat fruit aromas

fine-grained tannins

velvety blackberries

navel oranges

this will prove a very rewarding purchase

La Rioja Alta, Rioja, Vina Ardanza, Reserva 2004 Pinot Gris Layers of intense raisin muscat94 CellarTracker Drank this with Spanish tapas and it was incredible. Had opened another bottle about 6 months ago that was spoiled, so was fearful this one was too, but it was the best wine of the night by far. All of the notes you expect from a great Rioja were there, and perfectly balanced. The age had tamed the American oak to where it was still noticeable, but not overpowering, and secondary notes of leather and tobacco rounded things out.