94 points,"This was the only red that Muga made in 2018, and the wines from the best vineyards went into the blend. In other words, top vineyards were declassified. Medium-bodied with very fine tannins that are caressing and refined. Plenty of subtle berries, chocolate and walnuts."- James Suckling 93 points,"Textbook stuff from the Mugas, this is a pan-regional assemblage of Tempranillo with 30% Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano. Youthful, structured and refreshing, it's the kind of Reserva that will reward cellaring but will be drunk too young. Textured and balanced with racy acidity and flavours of liquorice, blackberry and vanilla."- Tim Atkin MW Muga's Rioja Reserva is a stone-cold classic. Made the old-fashioned way using indigenous yeast, wooden vats and egg whites for fining, it's a blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano matured for 24 months in predominantly French oak, followed by 12 months in bottle in their cellar before release. Expect moist forest floor, smoked meat, truffle, roasted coffee, vanilla, silky red and black fruit and sweet spices. A sure-fire hit whenever it's served, but never more so than with stews, casseroles and hotpots. Muga was founded by Isaac Muga Martínez and his wife Auro Caño in 1932 and is today one of Rioja's most iconic names. Based in the Alta sub-area of Rioja, the wines produced by Muga are traditional in style and are typically elegant, refined and aged for a long period in oak barrels.£3.27 per 100.00ml