Bodegas El Nido Clio 2014 DOP Jumilla, Spain 95

Deep ruby/Inky in color with a short purple rim.

Strong fruity nose with black currants, sweet cherries, raisins, figs, wood, earth, vanilla, eucalyptus, cola, mint, chocolates, mocha, coffee, black pepper and spices. Great nose.

Full-bodied, smooth and bold, with medium acidity and great legs.

Dry and extremely fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, dried figs, raisins, vanilla, cedar, leather, chocolates, tobacco, cola, licorice, spices, earth and peppercorn.

Long finish with firm, yet round tannins and tangy raspberries.

What a great wine this is. Beautifully balanced with great complexity with layers of flavors both on the nose and palate. Spicy with a great mouthfeel and good structure.

I had this vintage a year ago, and now it’s so much better. This might improve in the next couple of years, actually.

I loved the tangy finish against the firm tannins. Very tasty.

Good right out of the bottle, but so much better after 90 minutes in a decanter.

A blend of Monastrell and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Aged for 22 months in French and American Oak barrels.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

95 points.

$45.

• * Red Wine
• Spanish Cabernet Sauvignon
• Spanish Monastrell
• Spanish Red Wine