and Pinot Meunier from Dizy

(from Mazis Hauts)

there was no leaf thinning in July during this notoriously hot summer

fine-grained tannins

this was from a magnum

Remirez Ganuza, Rioja Gran Reserva Size:6x750ml and Pinot Meunier from DizyThe red 2009 Gran Reserva has some traces of classical Rioja and "old wine" character, despite being surprisingly youthful for a wine that is already ten years old. The wine is quite dark and represents the style of warm and dry vintage quite faithfully. The wine is powerful but has very good harmony, and the tannins are fine, round and mostly resolved; there is very good balance and harmony. It finishes dry and clean, with a long lingering aftertaste.