A savory hint of grilled meat and mesquite smoke on the nose transitions to underscore flavors of ripe black and red currant, dried mint and thyme on the palate of this powerful red. Rich and full-throttle, but not overly weighty, animated by lively acidity and a touch of iron-laced minerality. Ends with a firm, well-spiced finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Monastrell. Best from 2027 through 2040. 385 cases made, 150 cases imported.
94 points, Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator (May 2025)
The 2022 El Nido was produced with a blend of 70% Monastrell from 32 hectares of vines with an average age of 76 years of age and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon from 12 hectares planted in 1986. It fermented in small stainless steel tanks with neutral yeasts and matured in new French and American oak barrels for 23 months. It's spicy and smoky, with creaminess, ripe berry fruit and a full-bodied palate with abundant, slightly grainy tannins. It has 15% alcohol, a pH of 3.62 and six grams of acidity with three grams of residual sugar. 4,600 bottles produced. It was bottled in September 2024.
93 points, Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate (Jan 2025)
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