Bodegas Murua Rioja Reserva 2017Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, Rioja, Spain; medium plus bodied and dry with notes of black plum, blackberry, cranberry compote, cherry liqueur, orange rind, coconut, dried earth, baker's chocolate, and leather, with well integrated oaky undertones, medium plus acidity, and soft powdery tannins. Sustainable and an incredible value!

The chestnut flowers stabilize the wine so no SO2 is needed

Semi-carbonic maceration

although in recent years we have introduced new varieties in our plantation such as Chardonnay

medium bodied and dry with notes of ripe green pear

Made from a wine base of Trebbiano di Lugano and Garganega from the Veneto

and lingering prune on the finish

100% Cabernet Franc from New York State (80% Finger Lakes

an opulent/silky texture

lifted finish

Pinot Noir from the Negev Desert

terroir-driven spirits possible

cherry licorice