Very nice nose of plum and leather. Very prominent plum flavor on attack, but diminishes quickly. The oak appears late on the finish and detracts just a little from experience.
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Great nose of plum and violet that is relatively fruity for a Tinto de Toro. A little hot on the attack and then flat in the middle. Some chocolate on finish with oak/vanilla notes late. Still some tannins. Consumed in Riedel Burgundy Sommelier glass and opened for two hours without decanting. Highlight is the nose
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O - mörkt blåröd med homogena kanter ochtydliga tårar D - kakdeg direkt ur flaskan sv vinbär, blåbär, mörka körsbör, örtig mentol, köttig, gummi, syrah?, kokt lite osammanhållen, rotfrukter, kokos efter en halvtimma även läder och tobak S- plommon, blåbär, gummi, köttig, tydlig restsöttma, örter, lättgillad, grillvänlig stil, lite kort finish direkt men blir betydligt längre och med mörka körsbär Bra men lite tråkig 7p
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Very nice wine with some good sour cherry and a unique blend of minerality and richness on the palate. After 1 hour in the decanter, it showed a very different richer/refined style. I think it has good cellaring potential/ Too bad I don't have any more!
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O - Hallonröd, blå reflexer D - Angenäm körsbärsdo, lakritskonfekt, chiantiassosiationer - LUFTAS!!! S - Bra struktur men lite kort och saftig innan luftning, kaksmet, Mörka plommon,körsbärskärnor
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Understated if anything. The fruit lasted a while on the mid-palate and finish though showed little complexity. Clashed with with food: rack of lamb with roasted tomatoes. Showed alcoholic heat at the back of my throat. Day 2 and it was more of a dark, leathery wine. There was little or no fruit. The alcohol seemed more integrated. With food it was serviceable if uninspiring. There was a bitter, oak finish. By itself it was better but that rather defeats the purpose. Actually wonder if the bottle was faulty though nothing obvious. (apr ’08)
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7/21/2012 - Schönibert wrote: 86 Points
Kräftiger und gut ausgewogener Wein, der viel Spaß macht zu Rindfleisch und Pasta mit dunkler Sauce.
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1/20/2011 - garywa wrote: 88 Points
Woody but not overly tanic
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12/11/2010 - KSWinegeek wrote: 89 Points
Very nice nose of plum and leather. Very prominent plum flavor on attack, but diminishes quickly. The oak appears late on the finish and detracts just a little from experience.
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6/28/2010 - frank hertz wrote: 88 Points
tastes like sticky buns and plums (though not at all sweet, of course of course). nice floral spicy aromas.
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2/21/2010 - KSWinegeek wrote: 89 Points
Great nose of plum and violet that is relatively fruity for a Tinto de Toro. A little hot on the attack and then flat in the middle. Some chocolate on finish with oak/vanilla notes late. Still some tannins. Consumed in Riedel Burgundy Sommelier glass and opened for two hours without decanting. Highlight is the nose
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7/2/2009 - jazzb wrote:
O - mörkt blåröd med homogena kanter ochtydliga tårar
D - kakdeg direkt ur flaskan
sv vinbär, blåbär, mörka körsbör, örtig mentol, köttig, gummi, syrah?, kokt lite osammanhållen, rotfrukter, kokos
efter en halvtimma även läder och tobak
S- plommon, blåbär, gummi, köttig, tydlig restsöttma, örter, lättgillad, grillvänlig stil, lite kort finish direkt men blir betydligt längre och med mörka körsbär
Bra men lite tråkig 7p
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6/16/2009 - Battleship wrote: 90 Points
Very nice wine with some good sour cherry and a unique blend of minerality and richness on the palate. After 1 hour in the decanter, it showed a very different richer/refined style. I think it has good cellaring potential/ Too bad I don't have any more!
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1/25/2009 - ews3 wrote: 90 Points
very nice toro -- some sour fruit, cherry and red berry fruit. medium finish leaves the fruit behind.
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8/18/2008 - jazzb wrote:
O - Hallonröd, blå reflexer
D - Angenäm körsbärsdo, lakritskonfekt, chiantiassosiationer - LUFTAS!!!
S - Bra struktur men lite kort och saftig innan luftning, kaksmet, Mörka plommon,körsbärskärnor
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4/15/2008 - markfitz wrote:
Understated if anything. The fruit lasted a while on the mid-palate and finish though showed little complexity. Clashed with with food: rack of lamb with roasted tomatoes. Showed alcoholic heat at the back of my throat. Day 2 and it was more of a dark, leathery wine. There was little or no fruit. The alcohol seemed more integrated. With food it was serviceable if uninspiring. There was a bitter, oak finish. By itself it was better but that rather defeats the purpose. Actually wonder if the bottle was faulty though nothing obvious. (apr ’08)
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2/19/2008 - TeeJay wrote: 84 Points
Smooth characteristic tempranillo and clean taste and aroma
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