Bodegas Numanthia
Numanthia Toro Tempranillo
Toro, Castilla y León, Spain
Very modern style Tempranillo. Huge and bombastic with an intense nose mixing violets, cherry, and vanilla. Jammy and creamy, the 2012 has definitely hit the peak of its aging. Tons of red fruit flavors that eventually meld into leather and earth. Slight amount of sulfur-y smoke finishes it off for a long lingering end.
Very modern style Tempranillo. Huge and bombastic with an intense nose mixing violets, cherry, and vanilla. Jammy and creamy, the 2012 has definitely hit the peak of its aging. Tons of red fruit flavors that eventually meld into leather and earth. Slight amount of sulfur-y smoke finishes it off for a long lingering end.
Nov 13th, 2022
Dark and sweet with dense tannic grip. Red currant, plums and violets. A bit of a monster
Dark and sweet with dense tannic grip. Red currant, plums and violets. A bit of a monster
Jun 2nd, 2022
One of the most contemporary Tempranillos out there.
Big, bold cherries on the nose and palate. Tannic and broad-shouldered. Not in the zone at this point. Give in another 5 years and this will sing. Wifey gave the expression that somebody stole the jam from her donut cos of the tobacco overload!
One of the most contemporary Tempranillos out there.
Big, bold cherries on the nose and palate. Tannic and broad-shouldered. Not in the zone at this point. Give in another 5 years and this will sing. Wifey gave the expression that somebody stole the jam from her donut cos of the tobacco overload!
Perfume of dried red flowers, Italian plum, mocha, orange peel, must. On the palate a touch of raisins but mostly ripe fresh blue, black and red fruit. Compote-like, with wood spice on the palate and long, firm red acids. Calm tannins frame the finish. This has aged really nicely though is still a bit ripe for my palate. Could definitely go another 5 years before prime.
Perfume of dried red flowers, Italian plum, mocha, orange peel, must. On the palate a touch of raisins but mostly ripe fresh blue, black and red fruit. Compote-like, with wood spice on the palate and long, firm red acids. Calm tannins frame the finish. This has aged really nicely though is still a bit ripe for my palate. Could definitely go another 5 years before prime.
Nov 15th, 2021
Whoa. Big Toro. Down Toro. Great on open. Held up for over an hour but now getting flabby. Expected. It’s a big boy with a lot of power and not enough tannins ti keep it together. But I like. #psa #drinkfast
Whoa. Big Toro. Down Toro. Great on open. Held up for over an hour but now getting flabby. Expected. It’s a big boy with a lot of power and not enough tannins ti keep it together. But I like. #psa #drinkfast
Jul 6th, 2021Raisinated, pleasant nose with some musty intrigue, oak, earthy fruit, and decent acidity. You can tell this was a BIG wine, but with 18 years of age the level of extraction is still harsh, and oaky drying tannins deprive the finish of pleasure. At this point, I don’t think they’re likely to ever resolve.
Raisinated, pleasant nose with some musty intrigue, oak, earthy fruit, and decent acidity. You can tell this was a BIG wine, but with 18 years of age the level of extraction is still harsh, and oaky drying tannins deprive the finish of pleasure. At this point, I don’t think they’re likely to ever resolve.
Oct 24th, 2020
Drinking beautifully this Tempranillo is excellent. Lush and lively it has hints of blackberry & vanilla. The oak is there but does not dominate this wine
Drinking beautifully this Tempranillo is excellent. Lush and lively it has hints of blackberry & vanilla. The oak is there but does not dominate this wine
Jun 7th, 2020
We recently pulled some cases out of storage, which haven't seen the light of day for nearly 15 years, so I'll have some fun posts in the next several months.
Nose has dry autumn leaves, ripe black cherry, dried tart cherry and a hint of coffee grounds.
Palate has ripe black cherry, dried blackberry, moist soil, mild tannins on the medium finish.
Decanted ~1.5 hours, heavy sediment in the bottle.
This bottle is in an interesting spot, either an off bottle or much too over the hill. We drank the 2003 Termes last night (the younger sibling) and it was much more enjoyable. Will save some for tomorrow to check for further development. We still have some chances at a good bottle of Numanthia, so hopefully the remaining bottles are a little more exciting.
24 Hour Update: A different wine today, ripe black cherry, ripe blackberry, dark chocolate, light baking spice, apparently it just needed loads of air after its very long slumber. Score update from 90 to 92 today, good juice.
We recently pulled some cases out of storage, which haven't seen the light of day for nearly 15 years, so I'll have some fun posts in the next several months.
Nose has dry autumn leaves, ripe black cherry, dried tart cherry and a hint of coffee grounds.
Palate has ripe black cherry, dried blackberry, moist soil, mild tannins on the medium finish.
Decanted ~1.5 hours, heavy sediment in the bottle.
This bottle is in an interesting spot, either an off bottle or much too over the hill. We drank the 2003 Termes last night (the younger sibling) and it was much more enjoyable. Will save some for tomorrow to check for further development. We still have some chances at a good bottle of Numanthia, so hopefully the remaining bottles are a little more exciting.
24 Hour Update: A different wine today, ripe black cherry, ripe blackberry, dark chocolate, light baking spice, apparently it just needed loads of air after its very long slumber. Score update from 90 to 92 today, good juice.
Dark plum, toast, Asian spices. Dense and very ripe with enough acid for longevity. Really outstanding.
Dark plum, toast, Asian spices. Dense and very ripe with enough acid for longevity. Really outstanding.
Feb 1st, 2020