2024 Muga Rioja RosadoIf ros had a dress code, Muga's would be "smart casual on a Spanish terrace in June." It's been made since 1932, which means these folks have had a lot of practice and it shows. A blend of 60% Garnacha and 40% Viura it marries crisp, fresh acidity with a perfectly integrated silky mouthfeel. 16 weeks spent resting on the lees gives this wine a creamy roundness that sets it apart from your average breezy pink. This is no wallflower oof a ros. It has

and "pre climate change" style Sancerre

not overthought

10% Aligoté

it's the perfect accompaniment to charcuterie board

Lots of things as it turns out

but it hardly matters because this wine is flat out delicious with notes of green apple

this one just wants to go to the park

In other words

This blend of 40% Touriga Nacional

High-altitude fruit

this wine vividly represents all that Mosel wine should be – fruity with vibrant acidity

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