2016 Marques de Murrieta Gran Reserva Rioja [JS96][TA96][V96][WA94+][JG93] Yakima Valley reports Jean-Nicolas

reports Jean-Nicolas

Hints of yogurt and apple pie at the end with energetic acidity

This is a terrific bottle to bring to your next trattoria dinner with shared appetizers or small plates

The wine's mineral freshness comes from the alluvial

Jonathan and Golden Delicious apples and aged for over 2 years in a used barrel sourced from Cognac

2016 Marques de Murrieta Gran Reserva Rioja [JS96][TA96][V96][WA94+][JG93] Yakima Valley reports Jean-NicolasProducer: Marques de Murrieta Region: Rioja, Spain Varietal: Tempranillo Year: 2016 James Suckling, 96 Points "Aromas of black berries, black olives, black truffles, autumn leaves and earth. Grilled orange peel. Very complex. Medium bodied with very fine tannins and a complex and complete finish. Nicely persistent and focused. 26 months in American oak. Drink or hold." Tim Atkin, 96 Points "Very much the product of a cooler vintage, the 2016 Gran