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| Clio Jumilla Spain 2009 |
Cafe 1853 will review some special wines that we find along our journey and share them with all of you! Could not hold off on reviewing this wine out of Spain. the 2009 Clio Jumilla, is 70% Monastrell (Mourvedre) and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Murcia province. Clio boasts Chris Ringland (who made Penfolds Grange for 20 or so years) as their winemaker. An opulent, powerful wine with sweet oak, espresso, creme de cassis, layers of flavor and an incredibly long finish. If you ever thought you did not like Spanish wines you must try this one. I would be the first to admit that my palate is not as refined as others, especially my wife Laurie's who's nose comes close to our Golden Retriever's, but this wine is so bombastically (is that a word?) opulent that it will just, in short, blow your mouth and then the rest of your cloths off (good for dates) ! :) What would you expect from this amazing combination of grapes; these ones had to struggle producing a concentrated character to this wine that simply defies description. It is still available in limited quantities and at about $45-48 it is an extreme value in our humble opinion. You can pick it up at Pete's in the Seattle area; talk to Reesa or Jan, two great ladies! Here is their link for your convenience.
http://www.petes.cc You can enjoy this wine now and into the future; open some tonight and let us know what you think. Just remember to decant it early and take some good long "sips" before your guests arrive (whoops that's a secret) :) From Cafe 1853, this is RJ Kirk. Enjoy!
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