Possibly my favorite vintage of this to date, the brilliant 2009 Bodegas El Nido Jumilla Clio, mostly old vine Monastrell that’s aged in new French oak, boasts awesome aromatics of smoky blackberry and crème de cassis...
Possibly my favorite vintage of this to date, the brilliant 2009 Bodegas El Nido Jumilla Clio, mostly old vine Monastrell that’s aged in new French oak, boasts awesome aromatics of smoky blackberry and crème de cassis that’s intermixed with notions of roasted coffee, chocolate, mineral, and sweet spice on the nose. Full-bodied, impeccably balanced, and awesomely fresh and focused, this blockbuster has layers of sweet fruit and texture, ripe tannin, and a detailed, clean finish. While no doubt a seriously fruited wine that carries a shine of classy oak, it has real depth, character, and structure. It’s beautiful now with a decant, but should be even better with 2-3 years of bottle age, and drink well for a decade or longer. I’m a huge fan and this is all around impressive!