La Rioja Alta, Rioja, Vina Ardanza, Reserva 2004 Pinot Gris this will prove a very

this will prove a very rewarding purchase

fine-grained tannins

Grapes show very different characters over these different soil depths

penetrating flavors of cassis

Layers of intense raisin muscat fruit aromas

La Rioja Alta, Rioja, Vina Ardanza, Reserva 2004 Pinot Gris this will prove a very94 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.