Muga El Anden Rioja Crianza 2018

Tempranillo, or “little early one” because of its eager ripening, is a noble red grape of vast expression. It might be young and fresh showing the easy, primary berries and plums like those made into young Joven, or it may take on a spicier, more leathern complexity through oak aging for which it has an affinity. Spending an increasing amount of time in oak, ascending from Crianza, Riserva, to Grand Riserva, Tempranillo shows its beguiling longevity which begins in the realm of full, spicy fruits and evolves into more of the medium bodied, floral, herbal, earthen, tobacco, cedar spice and vanilla from its transcending duration in oak casks be they French or American. Followed by years under glass, a bottle of well made Rioja offers a wine enthusiast pleasures unique to this privileged terroir among the Cantabrian mountains.

Food Pairings

Very versatile. The better cuts of lamb. Most any meat braised or stewed. Game birds and poultry, especially duck.

Where to find this wine

Accounts that have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months are listed below, alphabetically by city. Please call ahead to confirm availability or vintage

Total Wine & More #1603 - Burnsville
Burnsville
952-835-6063

Total Wine & More #1606 - Chanhassen
Chanhassen
952-934-6484

Total Wine & More #1607 - Eagan
Eagan
651-452-0499

Wine Republic
Excelsior
952-470-2220

Excelsior Vintage
Excelsior
952-401-0346

North Loop Wine & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-338-5393

Total Wine & More #1608 - Minnetonka
Minnetonka
952-545-2754

Haskell's - Minnetonka
Minnetonka
952-544-4456

Winestreet Spirit-north Oak
North Oaks
651-483-1767

Andy's Liquor Marketplace
Rochester
507-535-7500

Total Wine & More #1602 - Roseville
Roseville
301-795-1000

Solo Vino
Saint Paul
651-602-9515

Mgm - Waconia
Waconia
952-442-3800

Total Wine & More #1604 - Woodbury
Woodbury
301-795-1000