Muga El Andén de la Estación Crianza 2018

Warm and inviting from the start — cherry liqueur, sweet vanilla, tobacco leaf and a curl of wood smoke set up a textbook Rioja nose. Soft and juicy on entry, spiced red fruit carrying a gentle sweetness that stays well-mannered throughout. Bright acidity holds the wine in check, while smooth tannins sit quietly in the background, lending shape without weight. It closes on warm red fruit preserve, clean and unhurried. Drinking well now.