2011 BODEGAS REMIREZ DE GANUZA, RESERVA, RIOJA, SPAIN

It is the flagship of the winery and perfect reflection of its philosophy. It is elaborated with the shoulders of the best clusters from vineyards older than 60 years old. 

There are more Mediterranean aromas in the 2011 Reserva, and the fruit feels riper and the wine more developed, as you can expect from a very warm year like 2011. It's full-bodied, and there are some dusty tannins that make it all the way to the finish. This is a ripe and powerful vintage that needs powerful food. However, I'd drink this sooner rather than later, as I'm not sure if the fruit would dry out before the tannins are fully resolved.