2010 Miguel Merino Unnum
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Tempranillo. Vines are situated in Briones (Rioja Alta) at 550 m and date back to 1931. Moderate yields (4,100 kg/ha). Hand harvested, sourcing table, wild yeast, French and American oak used for ageing during eight months. Rioja Integrated Style. Patent presence of oak, ripe cherries, clove and a vinous character on the nose. Light and pleasant style, with a very well integrated alcohol and clay textured tannins. Delicate and long style of rioja, slightly drying back palate. Attractive and easy drinking although not too complex. (FC)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
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The 2010 Unnum is a young, modern wine aged for a short period of time in mostly new French oak barrels. At the moment the wine is quite muted, it seems to have the stuffing to develop much, but it’s a bit clipped in the middle palate. It has good balance, but right now this is a big question mark for me. Wait a couple of years. Drink 2016-2020. I found some inconsistency in the Miguel Merino portfolio and unfortunately both samples of Gran Reserva were corked. Imported by Siema Wines, Springfield, VA; tel. (703) 455-1200; www.siemawines.com