Its that time again, The Wine Advocate has released its latest issue of wines Parker and friends have rated. Today we are going to focus on Jay Millers Spanish ratings. Earlier this year we were first teased with the Wine Advocate issue 181 when Jay Miller released his Top 100 values from Spain. Even though we wanted to know how well the “high end” Spanish reds were drinking this was probably the smart thing to do since at that time wine consumers fears with the economy were climaxing.
Luckily this seems to be one of the first years in a long time that these high end collectibles are still available for sale. Normally us in the wine industry get a little disappointed that the ratings are released just when the wine is no longer available from the importer to sell. Yes its great to have sold the wine but when you have to answer 200 calls a week asking for that Red Jumilla that was just scored 99 points, it gets a little tiresome having to repeat the fact that it is no longer available. Anyway on to the wine….
One of my favorite importers has to be Jorge Ordonez. This is a man who completely revolutionized the modern day Spanish wine industry. Shelves that used to be filled with only low end jug wine has been replaced with bottles that will compete against any other region in the world. Jorge is responsible for great Spanish values such as Bodegas Borsao and Altos de Luzon to the amazing “high end” wines as El Nido El Nido and Bodegas Alto Moncayo. His portfolio is the definition of New World wines. Big, Bold, Rich, Silky and of course usually on the higher side of the alcohol content.
Speaking of the 2006 Bodegas El Nido El Nido there is no surprise here that it scored a nice 97 points by Jay Miller. 
Ever year since 2002 it has topped 96+ Points. This is a wine that has serious depth and concentration and exhibits everything this wine is supposed to be in a near perfect vintage. Luckily this is one of the first vintages that the rating was released and there is still some available from the importer. You can still buy the 2006 Bodegas El Nido El Nido online here. Unfortunately we can’t say the same for the 2006 Clio, El Nidos younger brother needed no rating for it to quickly sell out late last year.
How about you has anyone else had a chance to try any of the new releases from Spain? Whats your favorite or most interested in trying this time around?
Filed under: Hot New Wines, Spain, Spanish Wine, Wine, Wine Links, Winery Features
