Rioja Reserva, Vina Real, CVNE skus_2780030 Barde-Haut's 2011 (90% Merlot and

Barde-Haut's 2011 (90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc) from proprietor Helene Garcin exhibits soft black currant and black cherry fruit intertwined with hints of spice box

summery flow

The aromas and flavors develop as the wines opens to reveal wild strawberry and fresh thyme – a complex and flavorful sparkling rosé

nice oak and some licorices and minerality

Rioja Reserva, Vina Real, CVNE skus_2780030 Barde-Haut's 2011 (90% Merlot and90% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha, Graciano and Mazeuelo\n Grapes come principally from the Rioja Alavesa zone\n southfacing slopes running down from the Sierra de Cantabria mountain range to the Ebro river.\n Chalky soils\n 2 years in French and American oak casks\n Further aging in bottle before release