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Bodegas El Nido Clio 2003

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Bodegas El Nido Clio (2003)

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Winery:
Bodegas El Nido
Varietal:
Mourvèdre
Region:
Spain > Jumilla
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2018
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User Tags:  fruit, dessert, resinous, rich, caramel, chocolate, color descriptors, oak, big, complex 


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"A blend of 30% Cabernet Sauvignon (26-year-old vines) and 70% Mourvedre (61-year-old vines), the 2003 Clio spent 26 months in French and American oak. Its deep purple color is accompanied by classic aromas of creme de cassis intermixed with licorice, espresso roast, chocolate, and toasty oak. Its broad, intensely flavored, super-opulent personality offers up great fruit, plenty of glycerin, and a heady, long finish. Approachable now, it should be at its best in 2-5 years, and drink well for 10-15. Well-known Australian winemaker, Chris Ringland, oversees the winemaking at this read more...

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Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 11/30/06


 

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A blend of 30% Cabernet Sauvignon (26-year-old vines) and 70% Mourvedre (61-year-old vines), the 2003 Clio spent 26 months in French and American oak. Its deep purple color is accompanied by classic aromas of creme de cassis intermixed with licorice, espresso roast, chocolate, and toasty oak. Its broad, intensely flavored, super-opulent personality offers up great fruit, plenty of glycerin, and a heady, long finish. Approachable now, it should be at its best in 2-5 years, and drink well for 10-15. -Wine Advocate


 

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Rating: 96/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 166 on Aug-06


 

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