2004 El Nido El Nido
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(70% monastrell and 30% cabernet sauvignon) Ruby-red. Spicy, sharply focused raspberry and blackberry on the nose, with exotic anise and incense adding complexity. Taut and fat-free, with powerful dark fruit flavors and a dusty tannic frame. Minerals build on the very long, strikingly spicy finish. This delivers wonderful energy.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Josh Raynolds
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Very dark crimson. Very thick, gamey, chewy, rather wild and rank with lots of acidity. Masses of acidity in fact – I suppose one is meant to keep this for a while. No grapes specified on the label – seems a bit rough and aggressive to me, albeit with a top-note of creamed coconut. Seems very, very sweet then tannins unintegrated. Pretty chewy. Definitely not my style but should suit those looking for a heavy hit. (JR)
The consulting winemaker at Bodegas El Nido is Chris Ringland of Barossa Valley fame. Amazingly, the 2004 El Nido is even better. It is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Monastrell sourced from the same vineyards as its sibling but from the tenderloin portions, and it received the same oak treatment. Similar in color, the nose offers a beautiful perfume of pain grille, vanilla, forest floor, black currant, and blackberry liqueur. The wine is more elegant on the palate with a velvety texture, layers of spicy black fruits, and great depth and balance. It admirably marries elegance and power. Cellar this fabulous wine for 3-4 years and drink it over the following 10-15. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates from Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 461-5767