2017 Marques de Murrieta Rioja Reserva, Finca Ygay

From: Rioja Alta, Spain Varietals: 83% Tempranillo, 9% Graciano, 6% Mazuelo (Cariñena), 2% Garnacha Taste and Critical Acclaim: "Beautifully perfumed with dried flowers, walnuts and violets to the dark berries on the nose. Full-bodied, yet very tight and refined with creamy, chewy tannins that are polished and poised. A lively, finely crafted red. Nice to drink now, but shows excellent potential for the future." –James Suckling, 95 points (September 2021) “A great classic, with a unique Rioja character, bursting with chewy red fruits, counterpointed by minerality. Reconciling power and finesse, pleasure and style. Warm and intense. Benchmark for wines of style, high-end brands. Leaves a vibrant memory.” –Decanter, 94 points (November 2021) “Deep, glistening ruby-red. Cherry, red currant, pipe tobacco and floral and vanilla accents on the expressive nose. Juicy and energetic on the palate, offering bitter cherry, red berry, spicecake and candied rose flavors and a sweetening mocha flour