By Richard Jennings
(Miguel Merino Rioja Reserva Vitola) Lightly bricking medium dark ruby color; dried herbs, tart dried cherry, light tobacco, thyme, dried tarragon nose; tight, tasty, complex, savory, tart dried cherry, thyme, mineral palate; needs 3-plus years; medium-plus finish 93+ points (96% Tempranillo, with Mazuelo, Garnacha and Graciano)6/27/2012, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points