2021 Numanthia Termes Tinta de Toro [JS94][WE92][WS91][WA90]

Producer: Bodega Numanthia Region: Toro, Spain Varietal: Tempranillo Year: 2021   James Suckling, 94 Points  "Gorgeous floral character to the crushed stone and purple fruit. Lavender and sage, too. Full-bodied with chewy tannins and a savory yet crunchy finish. Dark mushroom and fresh earth. Super length and brightness for this wine."  Wine Enthusiast, 92 Points  "Aromas of cassis, dark chocolate and leather set the stage for blackberry, cocoa powder, caramel, violet, orange zest and sage leaf flavors. Plush tannins coat the tongue and gums and drift off into a milk chocolate and cherry finish. This fresh wine from Toro is a nice example of a Tinta de Toro, the local name for Tempranillo, that does not break the bank."  Wine Spectator, 91 Points  "Ripe and fruit-forward on the nose, though more restrained on the palate, this red offers flavors of blackberry paste, dried blueberry and cranberry fruit woven through dried sage, marjoram, warmed spices and cocoa powder, backed by ri