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Muga

Muga is located in the historic Barrio de la Estación district (railways station district) in Haro, Rioja, where some of the oldest vineyards in the Old World are located. While Muga was established in 1932, it is one of the strongest brands in its appellation based on quality and consistency. They produce nearly 1.5 million bottles each year from their 250 hectares of vineyards, which reach over 70 countries. Muga’s winemaking is classical in their approach to winemaking utilizing malolactic fermentation and aging in oak.

They are also world renowned for their award winning facilities that attract tourists from all over the globe. If you find yourself in Rioja, give them a visit!

www.bibigraetz.com

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Tasting Notes

WA96
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. 90,000 bottles produced in 2009.
JS96
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.

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