La Rioja Alta, Rioja, Vina Ardanza, Reserva 2004 Pinot Gris penetrating flavors of cassis

penetrating flavors of cassis

Layers of intense raisin muscat fruit aromas

Mostly zin with some Carignane and petite sirah

this will prove a very rewarding purchase

velvety blackberries

La Rioja Alta, Rioja, Vina Ardanza, Reserva 2004 Pinot Gris penetrating flavors of cassis94 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.