Numanthia 2010

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Robert Parker (94)

The 2010 Numanthia comes from a cooler vintage than the 2009 – a season when Manuel Louzada told me that he had to wear a pullover in the vineyard during picking! It is aged for 21 months in new French oak. The bouquet demonstrates more fruit concentration and clarity than the 2009, the 0.5% less alcohol making a tangible difference. The aromatics are more Medoc-like than the 2009. The palate is full-bodied with mouth-gripping tannins, yet it has a silky smooth texture. There is real attack on the mid-palate, perhaps a little more vigor and tension with hints of graphite and sous-bois towards the strict finish. This is due to be launched in September 2013 and should be at the top of any Toro-lovers’ list – maybe even above Termanthia? Drink 2018-2028+

Winespectator (92)

This dense red delivers a thick texture and chewy tannins, with blackberry, currant, licorice, loamy and mineral flavors and just enough orange peel acidity to maintain freshness through the smoky finish. Decant. Savory, austere and solid.

BOW (8.25)