The 2001 is the current release of the La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza 'Reserva Especial' and it displays a very nice brick-like color. Giving off powerful aromas of cherry, blackberry, plum, toasted coconut, vanilla, leather and tobacco. The texture is nice here, built around fine-grained yet soft tannins. This is an interesting wine from an excellent vintage and worth a shot. (Drink 2012-2021) - May, 2012. (JD)
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