Muriel Rioja Crianza 2019

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

Mt Royal Bottle Shoppe
Duluth
218-728-6168

Fitger's Wine Cellars
Duluth
218-733-0792

Fridley #3 - 57th Ave
Fridley
763-571-1994

On The Rocks Wine & Spirits
Hugo
651-787-9480

South Lyndale Liquor
Minneapolis
612-827-5811

Central Ave Liquor
Minneapolis
612-781-3424

Sentyrz Liquor
Minneapolis
612-781-3484

Sundial Wine & Spirits
Minnetonka
952-938-5532

Spirits Of Nisswa
Nisswa
218-963-7488

Mgm - North Mankato
North Mankato
507-387-2634

Hy-vee - Rochester
Rochester
507-285-0848

Cork & Cask
Saint Cloud
320-253-6573

Morelli's Discount Liquor
Saint Paul
651-774-5961

First Grand Liquors
Saint Paul
651-227-7039

Solo Vino
Saint Paul
651-602-9515

Mgm - St Peter
Saint Peter
507-934-8964

Westside Liquor Of Sartell
Sartell
320-240-8866

Hy-vee - Shakopee
Shakopee
952-403-1520

Hy-vee - Winona
Winona
507-452-5411