La Rioja Alta, Viña Ardanza Reserva 2004 6x150cl

92 Points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous (80% tempranillo and 20% garnacha): Vivid ruby-red. Suave, spicy red fruit preserve and potpourri scents are complicated by notes of vanilla, licorice and mocha. Sappy, focused and energetic, offering sweet raspberry and cherry-cola flavors that are given lift by juicy acidity. Impressively pure and penetrating on the finish, which leaves floral pastille and smoky mineral notes behind.Review Date: 01 Sep 13