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• Harley1199 Likes this wine:

  December 1, 2023 - Pre-Xmas Indulgence; 12/1/2023-12/22/2023 (Madrid y Alicante - España): Bottle that has been lying fifteen years in my little cellar. Cork softened, almost broken and with numerous traces of mold (pictured).
  Twenty-five years on and still retains a deep colour with a violet halo and a watery edges. Typicap nose of Pa Rioja wines with fleshy, cherrish notes of anthracite mineral, red berries, leather and sweet spices. Still in an austere vintage, a GR with a total aging of four years, no trace of oak. The palate has a velvety texture, a serious and distinguished wine. It retains a good acidity, is long and with grip. Extraordinary length and without any tannic barrier. It’s the kind of vintage I love. Sadly only a few come to appreciate these nuances.
  
  Botella que ha estado tumbada quince años en mi bodeguita. Corcho reblandecido, casi roto y con numerosas trazas de moho (en la imagen).
  Veinticinco años encima y todavía conserva un profundo color con un halo violáceo y un ribete acuoso. Típica nariz en vinos de La Rioja con notas de carne fresca, acerezado, mineral de antracita, bayas rojas, cuero y especias dulces. Aún siendo una añada austera, un gran reserva con un envejecimiento total de cuatro años, ni rastro del roble. Al paladar presenta una textura aterciopelada, un vino serio y de distinción. Conserva una buena acidez, es largo y con agarre. Extraordinaria longitud y sin ninguna barrera tánica. Es el tipo de añada que me encanta. Lamentablemente sólo unos pocos llegan a apreciar estos matices.

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• Tony Molester wrote:

  July 28, 2021 - Single piece cork, no sign of seepage.
  15% saturation
  Filtered, but does benefit from 30 minutes in a decanter.
  
  Traditional nose, but with a slight feral streak.
  Flavours are balanced, there is the hallmark elegance of this bottling but it lacked the x factor from vintages like 2001. Still ahead of the pack in most vintages.
  
  Tobacco, leather, an animal component…
  
  Drink up, but no rush. Dubious about upside.
  13% abv

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• CamWheeler wrote: 90 points

  May 12, 2021 - SLDS May 2021: Pepper, roses, woody tobacco notes and cherry. Red flavoured fruit on the palate, with a bit of sweetness. Moderate depth and probably in the right spot for drinking now.

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• Two Winos Likes this wine: 94 points

  November 24, 2019 - Continues to be a great wine. Give it some air and some time for sure. Unfortunately I didn't decant this and I was disappointed that the last glass was where it was coming around. Wish I had given it proper time.

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• K&J Likes this wine: 94 points

  May 28, 2018 - An amazing wine! A very elegant Rioja - who knew it could happen? It is at its peak - I don't think it will survive too much longer but who knows?

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1998
• Type Red
• Producer Bodegas Muga
• Varietal Tempranillo Blend
• Designation Gran Reserva
• Vineyard Prado Enea
• Country Spain
• Region La Rioja
• SubRegion La Rioja Alta
• Appellation Rioja
• UPC Code 615503020051

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• In Cellars 154 (37%)
• Consumed 267 (63%)

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