Bodegas Muriel 2011 JME (Rioja)

Country: Spain / JME
Variety: Graciano Northern Spain
Winery: Bodegas Muriel / Rioja

Heavy char and cedar aromas sit atop green-leaning black-fruit scents. This is tight, juicy, acidic and woody on the palate, with shallow black-fruit flavors that are largely covered by charred oak. A zesty, toasted and tangy finish is full of life but falls short on complexity and depth.