La Rioja Alta Reserva Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha 2012

Ratings on Delectable

Vanessa

Catching up on my March Issue of Decanter, which, among other things, celebrates the wines of Spain from regions such as Rioja, Toro, Rias Baixas, Alicante, Manchuela, Valencia, and Jumilla.

Catching up on my March Issue of Decanter, which, among other things, celebrates the wines of Spain from regions such as Rioja, Toro, Rias Baixas, Alicante, Manchuela, Valencia, and Jumilla.

9.1

Sipping Fine Wine Delectable Pro

From 30-year old vines. 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha (no ‘11 made b/c Garnacha wasn’t great). Tempranillo spent 36 months on 4-year old American oak, Garnacha spent 30 months on 2-year old American oak. Ruby with nose of red fruit, cedar and floral citrus notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, currant and orange peel with vanilla, cacao and tobacco notes. Well developed, fine tannins, long finish ending with earthy mineral flavor. Very Nice!

From 30-year old vines. 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha (no ‘11 made b/c Garnacha wasn’t great). Tempranillo spent 36 months on 4-year old American oak, Garnacha spent 30 months on 2-year old American oak. Ruby with nose of red fruit, cedar and floral citrus notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, currant and orange peel with vanilla, cacao and tobacco notes. Well developed, fine tannins, long finish ending with earthy mineral flavor. Very Nice!

9.3

Ashley Shelor

Felt light texturally. Very drinkable without food

Felt light texturally. Very drinkable without food

9.0

Ericsson

Officially a fan. This particular vintage is great. Layers of complexity on the nose and palate: beginning with ripe red fruit, then dark chocolate, followed by spiced tobacco and and a generous balanced finish. Fun on the palate yet composed and structured with a certain degree of intellect. A true gem, there are 2012 bottles out and are a true bargain. Cheers.

Officially a fan. This particular vintage is great. Layers of complexity on the nose and palate: beginning with ripe red fruit, then dark chocolate, followed by spiced tobacco and and a generous balanced finish. Fun on the palate yet composed and structured with a certain degree of intellect. A true gem, there are 2012 bottles out and are a true bargain. Cheers.

9.4

Ian Hamel

2022/9. American oak gradually dissipates a bit to reveal layers of delicious red fruit - cherries, raspberries, strawberries - with spice and herbs to complement. A great, joyful traditional Rioja.

2022/9. American oak gradually dissipates a bit to reveal layers of delicious red fruit - cherries, raspberries, strawberries - with spice and herbs to complement. A great, joyful traditional Rioja.

9.2

Ian Hamel

2022/8 with piperade, etc. This was a lovely traditional Rioja (my favorite kind): beautiful intense but translucent strawberry and raspberry fruit with the vanilla-cheese American oak element that is at home here as nowhere else.

2022/8 with piperade, etc. This was a lovely traditional Rioja (my favorite kind): beautiful intense but translucent strawberry and raspberry fruit with the vanilla-cheese American oak element that is at home here as nowhere else.

9.2

Ricardo Bohn Goncalves

Adi Jus Jun22

Adi Jus Jun22

9.3

Sean Lyons

A absolute steal at $35, this Rioja is aging beautifully and I’d say 2022 is the perfect time to drink this. A light, tawny color. A nose of cranberries, cherries, leather, tobacco and what I’m calling a fresh goat cheese. The palate is perfectly balanced. Lots of intense, bright fruit with a wonderful acidity that reminds me of ouzo or lemon curd. The finish is long and smooth with some leathery and cedar notes. Nearly perfect structure. Wow.

A absolute steal at $35, this Rioja is aging beautifully and I’d say 2022 is the perfect time to drink this. A light, tawny color. A nose of cranberries, cherries, leather, tobacco and what I’m calling a fresh goat cheese. The palate is perfectly balanced. Lots of intense, bright fruit with a wonderful acidity that reminds me of ouzo or lemon curd. The finish is long and smooth with some leathery and cedar notes. Nearly perfect structure. Wow.

9.5

Guillermo Camacho

Classic example. The oak is not as coconut and dill heavy and the fruit is a bit more forthright than some other Rioja producers. Nose of cigar red and blue berries. Palate of bright fruit with medium acid and tannin. Drinking well now, but this still has plenty, plenty of life.

Classic example. The oak is not as coconut and dill heavy and the fruit is a bit more forthright than some other Rioja producers. Nose of cigar red and blue berries. Palate of bright fruit with medium acid and tannin. Drinking well now, but this still has plenty, plenty of life.

9.1

Logan Edwards

Dryer than other Tempranillo varieties. Very nice. Syrah qualities.

Dryer than other Tempranillo varieties. Very nice. Syrah qualities.

9.0

Location

  • 1 Rockefeller Plaza
    New York, NY 10020

  • Hours:
    Monday-Friday: 10am-7pm
    Saturday: 11am-7pm
    Sunday: Closed

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