The 2009 Muriel Seleccionada spent 4 months in new American barriques. Dark ruby red in color, it delivers a primary fruit perfume of black cherry and plum along with spice and earth notes. On the palate it has excellent depth and concentration characteristic of the exceptionally promising 2009 vintage. This excellent value is meant for drinking now and over the next 4-5 years. Bodegas Muriel is the third largest landowner in Rioja with all of the following wines produced from 100% Tempranillo. Almost every traditional Rioja producer now feels compelled to make a more fruit-forward, modern-style wine as part of their portfolio.Importer: Quintessential Wines, Napa, CA; Tel. (707) 226-8300