2016 Marques de Murrieta Gran Reserva Rioja [JS96][TA96][V96][WA94+][JG93] Yakima Valley and tobacco

and tobacco

Santa Cruz Mountains

The wine's mineral freshness comes from the alluvial

Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot

This is a terrific bottle to bring to your next trattoria dinner with shared appetizers or small plates

2016 Marques de Murrieta Gran Reserva Rioja [JS96][TA96][V96][WA94+][JG93] Yakima Valley and tobaccoProducer: Marques de Murrieta Region: Rioja, Spain Varietal: Tempranillo Year: 2016 James Suckling, 96 Points "Aromas of black berries, black olives, black truffles, autumn leaves and earth. Grilled orange peel. Very complex. Medium bodied with very fine tannins and a complex and complete finish. Nicely persistent and focused. 26 months in American oak. Drink or hold." Tim Atkin, 96 Points "Very much the product of a cooler vintage, the 2016 Gran