2021 Viña Alberdi Reserva Selección Especial, La Rioja Alta New In A whisper of oak rounds

A whisper of oak rounds out the mid-palate

The 2021 Bonnes-Mares from Georges Lignier is a wine of grand scale and understated grandeur

A core of bright acidity drives the wine through to a long

or spiced fruitcake

and luxuriously smooth

2021 Viña Alberdi Reserva Selección Especial, La Rioja Alta New In A whisper of oak roundsRegal Reserva Some releases deserve a little ceremony. La Rioja Altas 2021 Via Alberdi Reserva Seleccin Especial is no ordinary Alberdi: this is only the second time in the wines history that the estate has awarded it Seleccin Especial status, following the now legendary 2001 vintage. In the glass, it feels every bit as assured, with ripe redcurrant, raspberry and cherry layered with vanilla, cinnamon, cedar, caramel, subtle toast and that