Jorge Ordoñez - Victoria No. 2 Málaga 2023 (375ml)
Description
Pale gold with green highlights, the 2023 Jorge Ordóñez Victoria No. 2 captures the expressive charm of Málaga Moscatel with an elegant balance of sweetness and acidity. Aromas of apricot, honey, and jasmine meld with flavors of ripe peach, candied citrus, and a hint of elderflower, supported by a refreshing mineral edge. Vinous awarded it 93 points, praising its “intense mouthfeel with a long-lasting savory finish.”
Cheese Pairing: Stilton
Jeb Dunnuck: 94 Points
Similarly hued, the 2023 Victoria #2 is 100% Moscatel made in tank, yet it's harvested slightly later and is a touch richer and riper in style. Exotic flowers, candied mint, sweet lychee, and even some peach notes emerge from the glass, and it's full-bodied on the palate, with a decadent, syrupy mouthfeel that's cut beautifully by bright acidity.
Vinous: 93 Points
The 2023 Selección Especial Nº2 Victoria was sourced from a 1920-planted vineyard in Vélez-Málaga, Alta Axarquía, in the Sierras de Málaga. This late-harvest wine was aged seven months on the lees and bottled with 190 grams of sugar. Yellow in hue, it presents herbal aromas with peach and apricot notes and a faint hint of nard. Sweet and balanced on the palate, it offers an intense mouthfeel with a longlasting savory finish. This is a delicate, well-crafted wine.
