there was no leaf thinning in July during this notoriously hot summer

airy and admirably pure nose features crystal clear and transparent red pinot fruit and essence of stone

(from 50+ year old vines)

and with respect to the 1995

and the tannins are fine

Remirez Ganuza, Rioja Gran Reserva Size:6x750ml there was no leaf thinningThe red 2009 Gran Reserva has some traces of classical Rioja and "old wine" character, despite being surprisingly youthful for a wine that is already ten years old. The wine is quite dark and represents the style of warm and dry vintage quite faithfully. The wine is powerful but has very good harmony, and the tannins are fine, round and mostly resolved; there is very good balance and harmony. It finishes dry and clean, with a long lingering aftertaste.