Wine of the Week: 2005 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja ‘Reserva’
It’s nice when you can drink a Rioja with a little age on it. I just tried the 2005 Reserve from Marqués de Murrieta. That extra bit of time in the bottle makes for such delicious drinking. A blend of 84% Tempranillo with 13% Garnacha and 3% Mazuelo, the wine tastes of earth and red plums, with tannins and acidity in perfect balance. And $25 or less for an 8-year-old wine is a wonderful buy, especially for one that is so food-friendly.
Break out some jamón or salumi as part of a cured meats spread. Serve it with paella or an earthy dish of beans braised with lamb shanks or sausages.
Region: Rioja, Spain
Price: About $24
Style: Rich and earthy
What it goes with: Ham and other cured meats, roasts, braised beans with sausages
Where to find it: Du Vin Wine & Spirits in West Hollywood, (310) 855-1161, https://www.du-vin.com; John and Pete’s Fine Wines & Spirits in West Hollywood, (310) 657-3080, https://www.johnandpetes.com; Mission Liquor & Wines in Pasadena, (626) 794-7026, https://www.missionliquor.com; Robert Burns Wines in Beverly Hills, (310) 274-0033, robertburnswines.com; and Wally’s Wine & Spirits in West Los Angeles, (310) 475-0606, https://www.wallywine.com.
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