Roda I 2004 [Red]
Producer: Bodegas Roda
Region: DOC Rioja

The 2004 Rioja vintage has been getting excellent reviews and Roda I Reserva shows why. It's deep, dark, big and beautiful. It's great wine that still needs a bit of bottle time for the tannins to round out; the only downside is a hefty pricetag.

A deep dark, almost black color is a good indicator of what's in store. The nose is full of dark berry fruit wrapped in excellent oak with a background of mineral/graphite and subtle spice. On the palate it's a powerhouse of fruit & toasty oak: power and great complexity; yet elegant and with enormous length. Outstanding.

[$H]
30 Mar 2008