Tinta de Toro
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Numanthia-Termes, S.L. 2003 Termanthia Tinta de Toro (Toro)
- Cellar Selection
- $201
Sly in the early innings and then menthol, forest, spice, charcoal and earthy black-fruit aromas emerge to rally this bruiser into its prime, which entails monster fruit flavors, rugged tannins, and a stout, peppery finish. The core power on this wine is beyond reproach. Will cellar nicely for at least five years, possibly more.
— M.S.
(2/1/2007)
Numanthia-Termes, S.L. 2001 Termanthia Tinta de Toro (Toro)
- Cellar Selection
- $175
With this wine the Egurens of Rioja fame have hit the mother lode in Toro. The ’01 version of Termanthia is outrageously powerful and deep, like a shot to the jaw from Lennox Lewis in his prime. It’s maxed out in terms of leather, smoky oak, and depth of fruit. Almost hard to describe, it’s so big and mauling. Hold until at least 2008. 330 cases made.
— M.S.
(6/1/2005)
Maurodos 2004 San Roman Tinta de Toro (Toro)
- Editors' Choice
- $50
About as good as it gets in terms of a powerful, fully oaked modern wine that still guards its core identity while offering plenty of straightforward drinking pleasure. San Roman in 2004 is a high-speed train with agile fruit and bracing acidity more dominating than, say, tannic might or alcoholic heat. Among the brave new world of modern wines from Toro this is…
— M.S.
(6/1/2008)
Maurodos 2005 San Roman Tinta de Toro (Toro)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $67
We would not have expected anything to match the stellar 2004 San Román, but this newest vintage is up to the task. It’s opaque as midnight without a moon, and the nose is a delectable blend of vanilla, spice, hickory, mocha and meaty blackberry. The palate is both magnetic and sly; it pumps black fruit galore, but augments things with controlled chocolate and…
— M.S.
(4/1/2009)
Numanthia-Termes, S.L. 2006 Termanthia Tinta de Toro (Toro)
- Cellar Selection
- $200
Termanthia is the pinnacle of Tinta de Toro. Aromas of wild blackberry, crude oil, forest floor and truffles are just now showing themselves, while the tight, tannic palate is full of black plum, blackberry and bitter chocolate flavors. Espresso and roast meat notes grace the dark, jam-packed finish, and as a whole this is one bold, boisterous wine. Best in 2011…
— M.S.
(8/1/2009)
François Lurton 2006 Campo Eliseo Tinta de Toro (Toro)
- Editors' Choice
- $100
Everything that’s fantastic about 21st-century Toro is encapsulated in this big, intense beauty. Tobacco, vanilla and blackberry aromas grace the forceful but stylish nose, while the palate pulses with toasty blackberry, dark plum, tobacco and chocolaty flavors. Smoky, pure and long on the finish. A hands-down winner to drink now through 2016.
— M.S.
(12/15/2011)
Numanthia-Termes, S.L. 2009 Termanthia Tinta de Toro (Toro)
- $200
This Toro wine is a mindblower. The nose is exemplary: it bursts with smooth, rooty aromas of licorice, kirsch and roasted black plum. The palate is huge and tannic but luxurious, and the flavors of tobacco, cedar, lemon peel, spice and black fruit set up a finish with espresso, black cherry and a wall of tannins. Drink now through 2018.
— M.S.
(5/1/2013)
Maurodos 2008 San Roman Tinta de Toro (Toro)
- Editors' Choice
- $70
One of Spain’s great full-force, modern-style wines, this excels despite the marginal 2008 vintage. It’s open-knit and soft on the nose, with ladels of spice, graphite and black fruit aromas. It feels fresh, balanced and not overly tannic, with strapping blackberry, coffee, chocolate, spice and tobacco flavors all rolled into a fabulous whole. Licorice, espresso…
— M.S.
(12/31/2012)
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