La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi Reserva 2014

Red cherry, dried herbs, warm spice and a flicker of dried flowers on the nose, fresh and inviting from the first pour. Light-bodied and nimble, with red currant and bitter cherry keeping things lively across the palate, while a gentle vanilla note from barrel aging softens the edges without blurring them. Supple tannins provide just enough grip, and the finish trails off cleanly on fruit and spice. Honest, well-made Reserva drinking well right now.