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93 Points

Sunday, August 4, 2013 - consistent with notes of 6-14-2012. However, on this occasion, this was a smooth pop and pour with all the positives of the last bottle and none of the overwhelming acidity. Great nose of plum, vanilla, and tar. the plum, peppercorn, asian spice and earth comes through in a lovely swirl.

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  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    8/5/2013 12:23:00 AM - Hi there DanielBleier,
    Logically this bottle has to soft cause the vintage and cause it is eight years old.
    May I suggest to hold one for 2020? Usually with 15 years on this Muga is delicious.
    Cheers,

  • Comment posted by thesternowl:

    8/5/2013 3:07:00 AM - Did you drink it by itself or with food?

  • Comment posted by danielbleier:

    8/5/2013 9:58:00 AM - For thesternowl- the first glass was on it's own, then enjoyed this with blackened redfish and a shrimp/polenta mixture. Powerful enough to stand up to spicy fare
    For Harley1199 - I'd love to hold, looking for more as this was my last bottle.

  • Comment posted by Harley1199:

    8/5/2013 2:35:00 PM - Daniel,
    Thanks for your kind comment.
    Want to be honest, I prefer my Rioja bottles well-aged
    My drinking window for these Muga is 2020 to 2030 :-)
    Cheers,

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2005 Bodegas Muga Rioja Selección Especial

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