La Rioja Alta 'Viña Ardanza' Rioja Reserva, 2017 gamay noir Growing hops requires a lot

Growing hops requires a lot of work outside in the heat

breaking away from the traditional co-op model and embracing quality over quantity

The finish is bitter

This approach creates a lovely flavorful wine that perfectly complements grilled salmon

The juice for this cuvée is sourced from the famed Côte du Py

La Rioja Alta 'Viña Ardanza' Rioja Reserva, 2017 gamay noir Growing hops requires a lotThis wine is made of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha. The Tempranillo is sourced from the subregion of Rioja Alta, while the Garnacha is from Rioja Oriental. On the nose, the wine shows hints of red berries, mushroom earthiness, and dried orange peel followed by crushed cherries, raspberries, and walnut. The wine is showing beautifully right now in 2024, but can still be held onto for longer. This Rioja is made from all estate fruit and aged for 3