El Nido 2009s have arrived...

This wine has a great track record...

2009 El Nido Clio Jumilla....$42.99
70% old vine Monastrell sourced from a vineyard planted in 1944
30% Cabernet Sauvignon from a vineyard planted in 1979

Here is the info on the 2008 vintage --
"The 2008 Clio is made up of 70% old vine Monastrell sourced from a vineyard planted in 1944 and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon from a vineyard planted in 1979. The alcoholic fermentation is in oak followed by malolactic fermentation in new barrels and aging for 24 months in new French and American oak. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it exhibits an expressive nose of pain grille, underbrush, brier, mineral, blueberry, and blackberry fruit leading to a plush, opulent wine with great density, savory flavors, and a lengthy finish. In spite of its size, it is surprisingly light on its feet and can be approached now. However, it will evolve for 3-4 years and offer prime drinking from 2014 to 2023."


Here is the amazing track record of scores from The Wine Advocate
2008 - 94

2007 - 94

2006 - 95
2004 - 97

2003 - 96

2002 - 93

2009 El Nido El Nido....$129.99

Not reviewed yet....but 2009 vintage for Spain appears to be the best since 2004.
Here is what The Wine Advocate said about the 2008
"The 2008 El Nido is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Monastrell also aged for 24 months in new French and American oak. It gives up a bit more aromatic complexity with ramped up concentration and volume. In the glass, notes of blueberry, blackberry, exotic spices, and pepper lead to a plush, silky, 60-second finish. Give this behemoth 6-8 years to become civilized and drink the Clio cuvee while you are waiting."
Another amazing track record -- has not scored below 96 points for 7 years!

2008 - 96

2007 - 96

2006 - 97

2005 - 98

2004 - 99

2003 - 97

2002 - 96