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Muga Rioja Prado Enea Gran Reserva 2009

Tempranillo/Tinto Fino from Rioja, Spain
TA 96
JS 96
WA 96
WE 95
WS 93
PG 93
14.0% ABV
Item # 328400

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96 points Tim Atkin, MW: "After two vintages without a Gran Reserva in 2007 and 2008, Muga fans will be eagerly awaiting the release of the 2009. They won’t be disappointed. Youthful, dense and vigorous, this Tempranillo-dominated wine is made to age, showing power, focus and rich blackberry fruit underpinned by sweet oak and pithy acidity. 2018-30."

96 points James Suckling: "This shows the ripeness and intensity of the vintage with truffles and hints of tea. Full body, layered and beautiful. Flavorful finish. Drink now or hold. (7/25/17)"

96 points Luis Gutierrez (Wine Advocate): "The most classic cuvée was not produced in 2007 or 2008, so we jumped to the phenomenal 2009 Prado Enea. It was produced with grapes from cooler vineyards that enjoyed 20 extra days of slow ripening compared with warmer zones, which provided them with perfect ripeness and deep flavors. This blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and the remaining 10% between Mazuelo and Graciano had an extended élevage, in this case no less than three years (alternating newer and older barrels). This is still a baby and I know Winemaker Jorge Muga would like to keep it in bottle for longer before selling it, but the commercial pressure is tremendous, as there has been no wine since 2006. The wine has 14.1% alcohol and a surprising 3.34 pH, especially considering 2009 was generally a warm and ripe year. But somehow this cuvée seems to work very well in ripe vintages. The wine feels even younger on the palate, and it still needs to develop some further complexity and the silky texture for which this wine is famous. There is good balance here and all the elements are in place for a nice development in bottle. In fact, it feels like one of the great recent vintages of Prado Enea. There will be no Prado Enea in 2012 and 2013 either, but it's produced in 2010, 2014 (small quantities) and 2015. At this quality level, the price seems like a real bargain. Drink: 2017-2029. (8/30/16)"

95 points and 'Editor's Choice,' Wine Enthusiast: "[$79 list] Alluring, complex and powerful aromas of grilled meat, berries, tea, smoke, vanilla and spice cover every base. An intense palate is concentrated but still elegant. Blackberry, molasses and mocha flavors finish with chocolaty oak notes, fine tannins and overall cohesion. Drink this special Rioja from 2020 through 2035. Alcohol 14%. (Jul 2017)"

93 points Wine Spectator: "[$79 list] Plump and lively, this red delivers plum, tobacco, licorice and candied orange flavors, with firm tannins and balsamic acidity supplying structure. In the traditional style, showing uncommon richness. Drink now through 2021. 900 cases made. (3/31/17)"

93 points Peñín Guide to Spanish Wine: "(80% tempranillo, 20% garnacha, mazuelo, graciano). Colour: dark-red cherry, garnet rim. Nose: fruit preserve, balsamic herbs, fine reductive notes, tobacco, toasty. Palate: flavourful, ripe fruit, good structure, fine bitter notes, long. (2017)"
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96 points Tim Atkin, MW: "After two vintages without a Gran Reserva in 2007 and 2008, Muga fans will be eagerly awaiting the release of the 2009. They won’t be disappointed. Youthful, dense and vigorous, this Tempranillo-dominated wine is made to age, showing power, focus and rich blackberry fruit underpinned by sweet oak and pithy acidity. 2018-30."

96 points James Suckling: "This shows the ripeness and intensity of the vintage with truffles and hints of tea. Full body, layered and beautiful. Flavorful finish. Drink now or hold. (7/25/17)"

96 points Luis Gutierrez (Wine Advocate): "The most classic cuvée was not produced in 2007 or 2008, so we jumped to the phenomenal 2009 Prado Enea. It was produced with grapes from cooler vineyards that enjoyed 20 extra days of slow ripening compared with warmer zones, which provided them with perfect ripeness and deep flavors. This blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and the remaining 10% between Mazuelo and Graciano had an extended élevage, in this case no less than three years (alternating newer and older barrels). This is still a baby and I know Winemaker Jorge Muga would like to keep it in bottle for longer before selling it, but the commercial pressure is tremendous, as there has been no wine since 2006. The wine has 14.1% alcohol and a surprising 3.34 pH, especially considering 2009 was generally a warm and ripe year. But somehow this cuvée seems to work very well in ripe vintages. The wine feels even younger on the palate, and it still needs to develop some further complexity and the silky texture for which this wine is famous. There is good balance here and all the elements are in place for a nice development in bottle. In fact, it feels like one of the great recent vintages of Prado Enea. There will be no Prado Enea in 2012 and 2013 either, but it's produced in 2010, 2014 (small quantities) and 2015. At this quality level, the price seems like a real bargain. Drink: 2017-2029. (8/30/16)"

95 points and 'Editor's Choice,' Wine Enthusiast: "[$79 list] Alluring, complex and powerful aromas of grilled meat, berries, tea, smoke, vanilla and spice cover every base. An intense palate is concentrated but still elegant. Blackberry, molasses and mocha flavors finish with chocolaty oak notes, fine tannins and overall cohesion. Drink this special Rioja from 2020 through 2035. Alcohol 14%. (Jul 2017)"

93 points Wine Spectator: "[$79 list] Plump and lively, this red delivers plum, tobacco, licorice and candied orange flavors, with firm tannins and balsamic acidity supplying structure. In the traditional style, showing uncommon richness. Drink now through 2021. 900 cases made. (3/31/17)"

93 points Peñín Guide to Spanish Wine: "(80% tempranillo, 20% garnacha, mazuelo, graciano). Colour: dark-red cherry, garnet rim. Nose: fruit preserve, balsamic herbs, fine reductive notes, tobacco, toasty. Palate: flavourful, ripe fruit, good structure, fine bitter notes, long. (2017)"
Product SKU 328400
Producer Muga
Country Spain
Region Rioja
Varietal Tempranillo/Tinto Fino
Designation Gran Reserva
Vintage 2009
Size 750ml
Color Red
Blend 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10% Mazuelo and Graciano
ABV 14.0%
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