Do you like Spanish wine? You will if you don't already. Tempranillo, Garnache, and some Cabernet Sauvignon are but a few of the great choices. This is the first high quality Toro I've had and I must say, I'm very impressed.Toro DO (Denominacion de Origen) wines are made mostly of a regional grape called Tinta de Toro. My first impression tells me this is similar to Italian Nebbiolo but with a higher smoothness and lighter tannin structure. Wine Enthusiast says it best - "... a high-speed train with agile fruit and bracing acidity.."
Big fruit late in the taste. Extreme smoothness in the middle with a mysterious nose that doesn't really give you any clues as to what's ahead. This changed dramatically with time in the glass. I would not pour more until you've finished all in the glass first. Watch it change and you will be rewarded. Take your time with this one.
Pair with lightly seasoned red meats or a nice big aged cheese. Let this be the star of the show and you will get a big performance.
Very refined, this 2004 is a 92 point Parker and 95 point Wine Enthusiast. I agree that this is a quite nice offering, probably best opened in the next two years.
T-Scale - 92. Originally offered at $53, we found this one for $44 online. Try WTSO.com or other outlet. Nice nice nice.. if you can find one, do it!
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