2005 Muga Reserva

[VouvrayHead]

This is my first Muga Reserva.

Black cherry, spice, some earthiness... It's a bit bigger than I expected, but it still is pretty light on its feet with good acids. A nice balance between power and elegance.

A really nice bottle of wine here, it seems like it's pretty open for business (after some time in the decanter), though with plenty of time left.

[winoweenie]

Price? WW

[Thomas]

This one is free, WW. But you must write a typo-free essay on why you deserve to have it sent to you.

About $12/bottle, I think.

[VouvrayHead]

I think it was around $20, may have been a dollar or two more.
Looks like this bottling used to be cheaper, though Dan is better informed than I about this.
Speaking of, Dan, are you still getting this most vintages? And if so, have you tried the '05? And what are your thoughts on it?

[winoweenie]

I new there'd be some cachet to the bloomin offer. WW

[Thomas]

Vouvrayhead,

Looks like you may have consumed the unfiltered version.

Prices for the wine range from $12 to $22, based on which version you get and which retailer you are stuck with...

[VouvrayHead]

Yep, you're absolutely right. It was unfiltered. I haven't seen the cheaper version at all in St Louis or Illinois.