91 points Parker's Wine Advocate: "Muga’s red wines begin with the 2006 Muga Reserva, a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, with the balance Mazuelo and Graciano. It was aged for 6 months in wooden vats before spending 2 years in 60% new French and American oak. Purple-colored with an already complex bouquet of pain grille, mineral, violets, black cherry, and blackberry, on the palate it is smooth-textured, layered, and concentrated. It conceals enough structure to evolve for 1-2 years and will offer optimal drinking from 2012 to 2026. It is an excellent value in serious Rioja." (04/10) 89 points Wine Spectator: "This appealing red is firm and fresh, showing ripe plum and black cherry notes, along with tobacco, chocolate and orange peel. Balanced and juicy. Drink now through 2012." (06/10)