Muga Rioja Reserva, Tempranillo, 2015, Rioja, Spain, 92 points WA, 94p, Suckling

From the Benchmark producer in the Rioja region of Spain, Muga presents the 2015 Rioja Reserva: 94 points Jeb Dunnuck One of the flagship cuvées from this estate that’s produced in every vintage, the 2015 Reserva is a blend of 70% Tempranillo and the rest Garnacha, Mazuelo, and Graciano that spent 24 months in used French and American oak. Blackberries, currants, cigar wrapper, cedar box, and hints of vanilla all flow to a medium-bodied, concentrated, beautiful Rioja that has ripe tannins, beautiful balance, and a great finish. You couldn't go wrong with a case of this. (9/2019) 94 points James Suckling Complex nose with ripe black cherries, deeply integrated cedary oak, baking spices, dried flowers, leather, fresh tobacco and earthy notes. This is silky and mellow with long, laid-back tannins that deliver ripe dark plum flavors into a spicy and earthy finish. Drink or hold. (JS) (2/2018) 92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2015 Reserva had just been bottled, and it should