THE ENTHUSIAST 100: RIOJA IN THE BEST WINES OF 2021

It’s no small feat to recap a year of tasting, especially when the Wine Enthusiast tasting panel annually reviews upward of 22,000 wines. This year, coverage of classic regions like Rioja remained a heavy focus, and their tasters reviewed hundreds of wines from regional stalwarts and winemaking legends, with many standouts worth finding. 91

Marques de Murrieta Reserva 2017 Rioja
Marqués de Murrieta 2017 Reserva Finca Ygay (Rioja)

NORTHERN SPAIN Lightly baked and leathery berry aromas are subtle. This wine is racy … SEE FULL REVIEW 92 Points $29

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