La Rioja Alta S.A. Vina Arana Gran Reserva 2016 Conquilla apricot and smoke aromas

apricot and smoke aromas

This wine exhibits attractive aromas and flavors of core fruit

with some popcorn in the finish

forming 80% of the blend

the background notes of sweet vanillin and earth come forth

La Rioja Alta S.A. Vina Arana Gran Reserva 2016 Conquilla apricot and smoke aromasBeautiful transparency here with fresh flowers, green tobacco, pine needles, crushed stones and sandalwood. Dark fruits in the center. Full bodied with a wonderful balance of fruit and fine tannins as well as mineral, fresh bark and delicate purple fruit. Subtlety with energy. Youthful now and drinkable, but even better in 2026. 95 Pts James Suckling