Pintia, Toro (Spain), 2004

Opaque purple.

Deep, savory nose - grilled meat, oak toast, pepper steak, potato and a hint of coconut. Aromas for real "foodies".

Really packed and plush in the mouth, with slightly grainy tannin omnipresent, but in the background, at least initially. Flavors flow well until the finish, where the tannin completely coats the front teeth.

Killer. Very long chewy, meaty/peppery finish. Nowhere near primetime.

Day 4 - Nose still deep, black and charred. Still packed and plush in the mouth. Alcohol now peeks out a bit. No shortage of tannic structure, which is probably the calling card of Toro. Every tooth in the mouth dusted with chewy tannin and extended flavor.


$50