BODEGAS EL NIDO EL NIDO 2008

The 24 months in new French and American oak really shows—this wine has layers of dark fruit and a velvety finish that kept us talking all night. Perfect for a special occasion where you want something bold and memorable.

Bought this as a splurge for a dinner party and the 24 months in new oak really shows — deep, concentrated dark fruit with a serious backbone. The blend of Cabernet and Monastrell gives it layers that kept everyone guessing. Glad I grabbed it while it was available.

I was expecting a bit more subtlety from the oak, but the 70-30 Cabernet-Monastrell blend really delivers on concentration. It’s a bold, powerful red that opens up nicely after an hour in the glass.