Moderate but not invasive wood sets off overtly floral red and dark berry fruit aromas that are liberally spiked with warm earth and spice wisps

A completely backward but superbly complex nose displays layered aromas that run to game and underbrush as well as ripe red and dark berry fruit trimmed in a bit of wood toast that give way to rich

6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot

spice and discreet wood nuances

The flavours build with notes of tobacco and pepper

Remirez Ganuza, Rioja Reserva Vintage:2004 Moderate but not invasive woodThe 1996 Reserva was also the product of a challenging vintage, ? an average year for less meticulous producers. It is a fragrant, fruit driven wine that has ample savory fruit and a forward personality. It should drink well over the next 10 years. Bodegas Fernando Remirez de Ganuza is one of Riojas benchmark estates. It encompasses about 132 acres located in four regions of Alava Rioja planted to approximately 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano. The