Jay Kline

9.2

Presented double-blind at Tasting Group. The wine pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe, mostly dark fruits: plums, black cherry, dark brambles, purple flowers, sweet tobacco, anise, leather, vanilla and baking spices. I believe this wine sees some new, small format oak. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is smooth and luxurious. Alcohol is medium+. The wine is fairly well balanced.

Initial conclusions: this could be Merlot or a Merlot-based blend, Cabernet Franc (or based blend), Syrah, Tempranillo, Malbec or Carménère from the United States, France, Spain or Argentina. From my experience, I didn’t think it was purple or single-toned enough for Malbec. There wasn’t any rotondun or reductive qualities I usually get from Syrah; so I eliminated that as well. There weren’t enough pyrazines for Cab Franc. It left me with Tempranillo or Merlot and since this was lavishly oaked (I felt most new French oak), I veered towards Merlot and since it was leaning pretty heavily towards its fruit and the ABV was elevated, I was going New World instead of Right Bank. Final conclusion: Merlot or Merlot-based blend from the United States, from California, Napa Valley from 2015. Gosh dammit. I forgot about the possibility of Tempranillo from Toro. I totally get it but don’t hate my analysis or call. I’ve had Termes and Numanthia countless times but this was the first time trying Termanthia. It’s a big boy…but pretty well balanced considering the power. Drink now through 2032+. — 24 days ago

Bernie Tenenbaum

9.1

2011 was just perfect for a Wednesday night dinner! — 5 years ago

Thomas Ribert

9.0

Superbe,un vin qui me correspond parfaitement en termes de coffre et de tenue... — 8 years ago

Peter Isacksen

9.0

Big rich red! At first sip, perfect — 6 months ago

with Deborah

Mario Vaillancourt

9.0

Très bon encore une fois, un gevrey avec du fruit, des épices et notes terreuses, belle acidité et des tannins moyens en termes de puissance et assez soyeux. Vraiment dur à battre à ce prix. 90-91

Very nice earthy, spicy and fruity notes, good acidity, medium strength tannins with silky texture, nice QPR. — 4 years ago

richard bones

9.5

Very nice wine — 7 years ago

Laura Cohen

9.5

Very good, earthy — 9 years ago

Jess

9.1

Deeep ruby color.
Aromas of cassis, black pepper, spice.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, black pepper, green bell pepper, oak spice. Rich, chewy, tannins.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — 7 months ago

GaryWEdwards

9.3

The advantage of the 1.5L bottle. The wine is drinking beautifully. Great maker that let's you move down to Numanthia Termes for value in a large gathering or up to a Numanthia Termanthia for select friends in small gathering. This one threads the needle very nicely. This '08 is a big fruit black cherry number with earthy tones — 2 years ago

with Logan

Menno van Zaanen

9.2

Light bitter, full of flavor. Berries — 7 years ago