Bodegas Muga - Rioja Reserva 2022 (750ml) Tinta de Toro

Bodegas Muga - Rioja Reserva 2022 (750ml) Tinta de ToroThis Tempranillo dominant blend (75% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 6% Mazuelo, 4% Graciano) represents Muga's benchmark expression of Rioja. Twenty four months in neutral French and American oak barriques precedes at least 12 months in bottleyielding a wine fresh and minerally upfront, opening to chopped cherry and plum skin with fragrant coffee, paprika, and dried herb notes. Long, elegant, and perfectly balanced with integrated acidity and soft

Golden-yellow crystal clear color with fine strings of bubbles attracts at first glance

two sites in particular (Olsen Vineyards in the Yakima Valley and Upland Vineyards on Snipes Mountain) have excelled as uniquely distinctive for Grenache

a gorgeous base of soil

and finally supported by structure and dark fruits

A rich opulent wine offering flavors of ripe plum

the rich palate integrates with structured tannins to provide a long and silky finish

leaving an air of lavender to linger on

9% alcohol and good freshness

Ideal with fish

grilled salmon and pizza

5% Cabernet Franc

Delicate and delightful