2022 | Bodegas Muga 'El Anden de la Estacion' Crianza | Rioja Chateau La Croix du Casse and refreshing spritz naturally complements

and refreshing spritz naturally complements the region’s exquisite seafood

Messanges is an old Loire Valley name for Cabernet Franc

but the lighting need not be perfect

cherry-cola and floral pastille flavors show very good depth as well as energy and spicy lift

Hint of mushroom

2022 | Bodegas Muga 'El Anden de la Estacion' Crianza | Rioja Chateau La Croix du Casse and refreshing spritz naturally complementsCask aged for 14 months, the 2022 El Anden De La Estacion is a youthful, approachable blend of 65% Tempranillo and 35% Garnacha, the first one made in 2016. Fermented using indigenous yeast, its left on the lees to soften the texture and accentuate the red and black cherry and berry fruit. Its quite delightful and impressively well made for the price point, full bodied but balanced. 92 Pts Jeb Dunnuck