La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi Reserva 2013

Red cherry, dried herbs, dill, and a curl of wood smoke, this is Alberdi doing what it does best, without fuss. Lively acidity drives the fruit forward with purpose, while the tannins stay fine and unobtrusive throughout. A quiet floral note surfaces on the finish, which holds longer than the wine's modest demeanor would lead you to expect. Honest, food-friendly Rioja, drinking well now.