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Posted on June 15, 2022 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

Bodegas Muriel was founded in 1982, when Julian Murua Entrena revived his father’s, Jose Murua’s winery (which dates back to 1926) located in the Rioja Alavesa – one of the three subregions of the Rioja appellation. The cellars are in the historic village of Elciego, surrounded by some of the finest terroir in Rioja. Julian and his son combine traditional and modern winemaking techniques to coax the best out of their vines. All Bodegas Muriel wines are 100% Tempranillo. The macroclimate of the region, influenced by the Mediterranean, Continental and Atlantic, helps the vines produce very aromatic and elegant wines. The name Muriel comes from the combination of the family name, Murua, and the name of the town itself, Elciego.

One word review: Yummy

Three word version: Bold. Dry. Soft.

Six word thought:  Earthy. slightly oaky … but very elegant

 Definitely a full bodied wine. Firm and silky tannins. Gorgeous finish. 

I opened early, and we savoured late. It definitely woke up the grilled lamb medallions.

I am going to buy another and see if I can keep it in the dungeon for another year or so.

$28.49

13.5% Alcohol

mystery case Tempanillo

Yes Mummy. This is Yummy!

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

RIOJA RESERVA – BERONIA 2014


750 ml | SKU: 216770
Regularly $24.99 we got it for $22.95
14% alcohol


Tempanillo matured for 3 years in French and American oak barrels. This is big.  It’s bold.  It’s a lovely balance between acidic fruit and oak. Pretty complex with a very long finish. A hybrid barrel invented by winemaker Matias Calleja, American staves and French tops. Garancha, Graciano, Maturana and Mazuelo all play important roles both in blends and increasingly on their own as single varietals.Some guts to it. …and has definite backbone.


Bodegas Beronia is situated in Ollauri, the heart of Rioja Alta. To the North, the Cantabria Mountain range and to the South the Demanda Mountain range. It is a unique area for the production of high quality wines. The influence of the Atlantic and the minerals from the Ebro river convert this area into a privileged area for the cultivation of the vine. In addition the diversity of the soils gives a great complexity and marked character to the wines.

Beronia Graciano Granach Maturana Mazuelo mystery case Roija Spain Tempanillo

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