2001 Torre Muga, Rioja, Spain

[dananne]

Thanks for the advice, Eng, and while we're on the subject of secondary aromas and flavors, if you can find any '94 Gran Reservas that still show up on shelves from time to time (thanks to old Rioja producers aging their product before releasing it, thereby allowing me to hold onto my money and cellar space), particularly from the better "traditional" houses such as Murrieta, they're really singing right now. In fact, the Murrieta Castello Ygay Gran Reserva '94 has been one of my all-time faves for several years, but it seems to be drinking better and better every time I try one. Alas, we're down to 2 or 3 left, so I'll soon be out, even though it'd probably keep on keepin' on to 2014 or so. Highly recommended, though, if you're looking at a fine old Rioja with just a bit of bricking and wonderful secondary aromas and flavors.

Wonders -- If memory serves, weren't you able to try several different Muga wines at a tasting a short while ago? If so, I'm wondering if the newer Torre Mugas sort of clobbered the more restrained basic Reservas in a tasting flight.