brought Roberto de la Mota on board
blackcurrant leaf and zesty grapefruit
Tahbilk holds the largest and oldest single holding of the variety in the world
allowing the slow maturation of the grapes over a long growing season
Undurraga is one of Chile’s historic great names
2017 Gran Reserva Viña Arana, La Rioja Alta Bestsellers brought Roberto de la MotaGlowing garnet in the glass with a soft cherry red rim, the 2017 Via Arana Gran Reserva is Rioja elegance dialled all the way up. The nose is immediately expressive, bursting with redcurrant, raspberry and blackberry, layered with beautifully judged notes from long, patient ageing. Think Lebanese cedar, clove and nutmeg, followed by vanilla, mocha and a gentle hint of toasted caramel. Everything feels composed, refined, and quietly confident. On the