Bodegas Leza García 2001 Arderius Reserva (Rioja)

Country: Spain / Northern Spain
Variety: Tempranillo
Winery: Bodegas Leza García / Arderius Reserva

The nose blends overtly floral, fruity lead aromas with secondary notes of shoe polish and leather, but in the end it’s a little mute. The mouth offers standard plum and berry flavors, while the mouthfeel is chunky and generally quite pure. This is not a thoroughbred, but it’s more than a good plow horse.