Bodegas Muriel

Reserva Fincas de la Villa Rioja Tempranillo

8.9179 ratings

8.98 pro ratings

La Rioja, Spain

Tempranillo

Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

8.9

Not sure if it's a little last it's prime or needs another 10yr. 😬. Prune. Old American oak. Game.

Not sure if it's a little last it's prime or needs another 10yr. 😬. Prune. Old American oak. Game.

Jul 15th, 2018

8.9

Pretty and elegant Riserva at a bargain price- I’ll never say “no” to that.

Pretty and elegant Riserva at a bargain price- I’ll never say “no” to that.

Apr 24th, 2018

9.1

Sour cherry funky green peppercorn that reminds me of a good Rhône. The years in oak and bottle have had a great mellowing effect.

Sour cherry funky green peppercorn that reminds me of a good Rhône. The years in oak and bottle have had a great mellowing effect.

1 person found it helpfulApr 2nd, 2018

8.4

Elegant Tempranillo. It is deferent from modern one. Classic type.

Elegant Tempranillo. It is deferent from modern one. Classic type.

1 person found it helpfulJul 15th, 2016

9.1

Love the chocolate/raspberry notes on the nose. Slight leather adds an earthy note. More body than I was expecting for a Rioja, but that might be the lush, balanced tannins whirling around. Surprisingly big, wild fruit and a soft, extended finish make this a real pleaser. I'd give it a few more point fractions if it had just a touch more complexity, but that is not to say this isn't a great one.

Love the chocolate/raspberry notes on the nose. Slight leather adds an earthy note. More body than I was expecting for a Rioja, but that might be the lush, balanced tannins whirling around. Surprisingly big, wild fruit and a soft, extended finish make this a real pleaser. I'd give it a few more point fractions if it had just a touch more complexity, but that is not to say this isn't a great one.

Feb 25th, 2024

8.8

Really enjoyable

Really enjoyable

Feb 7th, 2024

8.9

Nice! Love this for an everyday. Good value at LCBO

Nice! Love this for an everyday. Good value at LCBO

Jan 1st, 2024

8.7

Had it, liked it, can’t remember more of the details.

Had it, liked it, can’t remember more of the details.

Dec 5th, 2023

Lauren Taylor Wilkie

9.3

Verris Hendersonville

Verris Hendersonville

Jun 2nd, 2023

8.9

Muriel!!

Muriel!!

May 13th, 2023