2023 Artadi La Hoya Alava, Spain Sonoma County spices and dried herbs

spices and dried herbs

Powerful and structured

Frappato is also bottled on its own

Lafite is perfect in 2010

it’s well-suited for both current enjoyment and short- to mid-term cellaring

2023 Artadi La Hoya Alava, Spain Sonoma County spices and dried herbsJuicy, ripe, plummy fruit with a spicy wood touch and a hint of citrus. Assertive and fine grained with medium to full body. Excellent tannins are nicely woven and integrated with the fruit. Long finish. La Hoya stands out in this challenging vintage. 95% tempranillo and 5% viura. Sand and silt soils on an east facing slope. 3. 3 hectares. From organically grown grapes. Drink from 2026. James Suckling