Asian-style tea

A slightly riper and more complex nose presents notes of red currant

I’m less certain that this will come together though to be clear

Aromas of dried herbs

too young to be considered for inclusion in the Hill of Grace vintages

Rioja Alta, Rioja Ardanza Reserva Size:6x1.5L Asian-style teaBottled December 2008. 80% Tempranillo (aged in 4 year old American oak for 36 months) and 20% Garnacha (aged in 2 to 3 year old American oak for 30 months). Dark cocoa scents plus Morello cherry and blackberries. Chewy, substantial palate with aromatic oak on the long finish. This is bold but beautiful, with oak and fruit in superb balance. Its not just the complex flavour range and superb persistence that marks this wine, but the effortless,