Jorge Ordonez & Co Victoria, Malaga, Spain

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The 2008 Victoria (presumably named after winemaker Victoria Ordonez) was made from late-harvested, air-dried, botrytis-free grapes which took 2-3 months to complete the process. About 20% of the wine was barrel-fermented with the balance in stainless steel. Floral, mineral, and peach, apricot, and mango aromas lead to a beautifully proportioned, very sweet (250 g/RS), viscous wine with bright acidity and superb length. It should certainly drink well for another 4-5 years, perhaps considerably longer. Jorge Ordonez & Co specializes in irresistible sweet wines made from Moscatel de Alejandria grapes grown on the steep hillsides of Almachar in Malaga. As an aside, I was shown the 2005 Esencia de Almachar which was previously reviewed in Issue 175 (2/08). Patient purchasers should be pleased to know that the wine is evolving beautifully and should continue to provide pleasure for another 10+ years. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain, Dedham, MA; Tel. (781) 461-5767

The 2007 Victoria was produced with older vines. Medium gold-colored, it offers up candied tropical; fruits, butterscotch, and pineapple. Viscous, sweet, and intensely flavored, it can also be enjoyed over the next two years. Made from 100% Moscatel de Alejandra. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 461-5767

The 2006 Victoria is a selection of the best vineyards over 50 years of age. A step up in sweetness, it has 258 g/l of residual sugar. The aromatics are more expressive with elements of honeysuckle, spring flowers, orange peel, and tropical fruits bordering on the exotic. Viscous and rich yet elegant, it has terrific concentration and length. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain; tel. (781) 461-5767

A stunning offering, the 2004 Victoria came in at 12% alcohol with 260 grams of residual sugar per liter. This Trockenbeerenauslese-like effort tastes like tangerine/orange marmalade mixed with molasses. Great acidity gives the wine a refreshing taste as well as a tremendously uplifted, captivating perfume.