Marqués de Murrieta
Reserva Finca Ygay Rioja Tempranillo Blend
La Rioja, Spain
Blend of 83% Tempranillo, 9% Graciano, 6% Mazuelo (Cariñena) and 2% Garnacha, grapes and various plots fermented separately, aged for 20 months in American oak, then blended. Deep Ruby color with aromas of ripe black fruits and floral spice notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry and plum with notes of leather, vanilla and oaky notes. Fine tannins, long finish, lively acidity ending with fruit, sweet oak and spice. Nice!
Blend of 83% Tempranillo, 9% Graciano, 6% Mazuelo (Cariñena) and 2% Garnacha, grapes and various plots fermented separately, aged for 20 months in American oak, then blended. Deep Ruby color with aromas of ripe black fruits and floral spice notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry and plum with notes of leather, vanilla and oaky notes. Fine tannins, long finish, lively acidity ending with fruit, sweet oak and spice. Nice!
Apr 11th, 2024Blend of 83% Tempranillo, 9% Graciano, 6% Mazuelo (Cariñena) and 2% Garnacha, grapes and various plots fermented separately, aged for 20 months in American oak, then blended. Deep Ruby color with aromas of ripe black fruits and floral spice notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry and plum with notes of leather, vanilla and oaky notes. Fine tannins, long finish, lively acidity ending with fruit, sweet oak and spice. Nice!
Blend of 83% Tempranillo, 9% Graciano, 6% Mazuelo (Cariñena) and 2% Garnacha, grapes and various plots fermented separately, aged for 20 months in American oak, then blended. Deep Ruby color with aromas of ripe black fruits and floral spice notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry and plum with notes of leather, vanilla and oaky notes. Fine tannins, long finish, lively acidity ending with fruit, sweet oak and spice. Nice!
Jan 25th, 2024
Nice cherry ruby red colour with cherries and red fruit on the nose, silky balance of tannins on palate with minerality leading to a long satisfying finish
Excellent example of good old world wine making
Nice cherry ruby red colour with cherries and red fruit on the nose, silky balance of tannins on palate with minerality leading to a long satisfying finish
Excellent example of good old world wine making
3.3. A fine reserve Rioja with lots of complex tastes, but also has a slight chalky aftertaste. On sale for $26.99, regularly $32.99.
3.3. A fine reserve Rioja with lots of complex tastes, but also has a slight chalky aftertaste. On sale for $26.99, regularly $32.99.
Jan 23rd, 2024
Heavy vanilla and spice. Enjoyable finish with bright berries and oak showing up at the end.
Heavy vanilla and spice. Enjoyable finish with bright berries and oak showing up at the end.
Dec 1st, 2023
Medium ruby color.
Aromas of red fruit, earthiness.
Dry. Flavors of ripe red fruit, cherry, plum, tomato leaf, clove.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Medium ruby color.
Aromas of red fruit, earthiness.
Dry. Flavors of ripe red fruit, cherry, plum, tomato leaf, clove.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
I need more of this. Consistently great.
I need more of this. Consistently great.
Apr 15th, 2023