though I appreciate the tangy seaweed note toward the finish
"I can’t recommend the 2014 highly enough
regular and persistent bubbles in the glass
saline nuances from the grapes grown in the Blind River sub-region combine well with the tropical notes of passion fruit and melon from the Wairau Valley vineyards
DFJ Vinhos is one of Portugal`s most innovative and highly awarded wine producers winning best Portuguese producer in both the New York International Competition and Berliner Wine competition in 2018
Rioja Reserva Vina Ardanza 2016, La Rioja Alta Size:6 Bottle Case 6x75cl though I appreciate the tangy34. 95 per bottle ABV 14. 5% "Savory and complex with dried orange peel, cedar and plenty of sweet spices, walnuts, caramel, dried mushrooms and pine needles. Shows maturity here, with a medium body and superb freshness. Incredibly long finish with lots of truffle and walnut. Lasts over a minute. Very complete now, but you can still hold it." 95 James Suckling, JamesSuckling. com, May 2022