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Ruby-red. Inky, dense aromas of blackcurrant, cherry, fruitcake and molasses. Thick and sweet but also tangy, with a strong note of tamarind providing a bright accent to the lush dark fruit tones. Rich, powerful, deep and very long on the finish, which is exotic in its sweetness but given vibrancy by suave acidity. Wild stuff.
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A blend of 30% Cabernet Sauvignon (26-year-old vines) and 70% Mourvedre (61-year-old vines), the 2003 Clio spent 26 months in French and American oak. Its deep purple color is accompanied by classic aromas of creme de cassis intermixed with licorice, espresso roast, chocolate, and toasty oak. Its broad, intensely flavored, super-opulent personality offers up great fruit, plenty of glycerin, and a heady, long finish. Approachable now, it should be at its best in 2-5 years, and drink well for 10-15. Well-known Australian winemaker, Chris Ringland, oversees the winemaking at this estate, fashioning intriguing reds with great depth as well as richness. These wines have broken all the parameters previously established by the backwater appellation of Jumilla.