2009 Bodegas El Nido Clio

Jumilla

This Red Blend is from the wine region inside the Murcia district of Jumilla situated in the Southeast region of Spain.  This particular wine is made a blend of 70% old vines Monastrell and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Monastrell varietal is also known as Mourvèdre and is most commonly found in Rhone-style blends.  This wine is a collaboration between Jorge Ordonez (a visionary in importing Spanish wines to America) and Chris Ringland (best known for his $1,000 Australian/100pt Robert Parker Shiraz he produced in the mid/late 90’s).  I partook in the libation of a bottle of 2009 Bodegas El Nido Clio.

On the nose: Black Berry. Godiva hot dark chocolate, the one that costs $10 a cup that will make you feel guilty for getting.  In the glass the color is black, no sense of redness.  If it wasn’t in a wine glass it would be hard to tell it is wine.  Thick texture.  Motor oil consistency.

Palate: Really, really good.  Very modern (no sense of terroir like old world wines). Usually not the type of wine I lean toward liking.  Every type of berry you can imagine in this (Sweet, sour, and very ripe).  Wonderful mouth feel, almost milk like texture.  It comes across very nicely with its approach.  Oak and alcohol (15.5%) is in check, but you can taste some wood chips.  Nothing off-putting though.  Skittles®, go ahead and taste the rainbow. This I believe will not benefit from any cellaring, best consumed in the short term, 1-2 yrs.

Rating Scale (out of 5 +):

++++½

Price:

$35-$40