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2004 Viña Arana, Reserva, La Rioja Alta

Vina Arana, Reserva, La Rioja Alta
In terms of Spanish vintages, the two star performers in the last decade have been 2001 and 2004, their voices not dissimilar to the great duet performed by 1994 and 1995, with, in both cases, the earlier year gaining the initial plaudits, only for the praise for the latter vintage to achieve a resounding crescendo as the quality of its wines has become clearer and clearer.

The Arana in 2004 was made from 95% Tempranillo and 5% Mazuelo and was aged for three years in third fill American oak casks, then allowed to rest and gather composure before release to a suspecting market. The wine has a distinctive almost crepuscular hue, then classic aromas of menthol, macerated cherry, dried fruit and forest floor.

Less exuberant of persona than the Ardanza, this is, allegedly, the one that they love to drink everyday in the Bodega…no greater endorsement than that is required. The gentle sweetness and underlying citric acidity make it a perfect match for typical fat-soaked Spanish dishes.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)
La Rioja Alta

Vina Arana, Reserva, La Rioja Alta
Product: 10967
Maturity: Drink 2012-2016 (Drink now)
Vintage: 2004
Origin: Spain » Rioja Map of the region
Producer: La Rioja Alta
Grape Variety: Tempranillo/Tinto Fino
Style: Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, 13% alcohol
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