The 2005 El Nido is a selection of the best grapes from the same vineyards. Opaque purple-colored, it has even better perfume than Clio. Already complex, it offers up a toasty aromatic array of violet, lavender, espresso, chocolate, blueberry compote, and blackberry liqueur. Smooth-textured and dense, the wine is rich and mouth-filling. It has a decade of aging potential at the least but is so juicy now that it would pair well with a 60-day dry-aged rib eye. It will show best between 2015 and 2030. The winemaking at the El Nido project is overseen by renowned Australian vigneron Chris Ringland. After a meticulous selection process, the grapes are basket pressed and fermented in oak. Malolactic fermentation occurs in new French and American oak where the wine remains for 26 months. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

Muscular, intense and distinctive. Blueberry and blackberry flavors are jammy yet maintain focus, accented by mineral, espresso, game and tar notes that create depth and harmony. This is rich in texture and firm in structure, with a long, fresh, sweet, floral finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Monastrell. Drink now through 2014. 283 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Jumilla Select to Add