Roda: Roda Reserva 2021 Vinaturel Interesting and versatile pepper spice

Interesting and versatile pepper spice blend made from white pepper

dark fruits

noticeable yet integrated alcohol with some chocolate and coffee in the background

Avenay Val d'Or

the tannins are very well integrated

Roda: Roda Reserva 2021 Vinaturel Interesting and versatile pepper spiceA great Rioja, the Roda Reserva from Bodegas Roda: A blend of Tempranillo, Graciano & Garnacha from vines over 30 years old, aged for 16 months in French barriques (50% new, 50% used). Afterward, the Reserva matures for about 20 months in the bottle. In the glass, a dense, powerful cherry red. The bouquet is seductive and expressive with aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry, ripe blackberry, elderberry, fine roasted notes, hints of cedarwood, mocha,