2017 "Finca Ygay" Reserva Rioja, Spain

Marqués de Murrieta Reserva is a traditional Rioja wine crafted in the classic Murrieta signature style and enjoying all the benefits of modern winemaking philosophy, equipment and techniques. This wine embodies ripe fruit qualities with a perfect balance of acidity, supple roundness on the palate, and a hint of new oak. 87% Tempranillo, 6% Graciano, 5% Mazuela, and 2% Garnacha. It displays a wide range of aromas well-defined ripe red fruit with hints of dried violets, red pepper, thyme, and graphite. On the palate, it's intense, tremendously expressive, and well-armed, with a great load of fruit and a long finish.