• wa96

Wine AdvocateThe 2009 San Roman comes from 45-year-old bush vines or older in San Roman, Morales de Toro, Arjujillo, Villaester and El Pego between 720 and 760 meters and sees 24 months in new and used French (70%) and American (30%) oak. It offers a very seductive bouquet with luscious red berry fruit - raspberry, wild strawberry infused with crushed violets that open with aeration. The palate is full-bodied and very well-balanced, ripe succulent tannins, plush blueberry and black cherries forming the core followed by a silky, ripe, sensual, velvety smooth finish. Modern in style, but extremely well-crafted, this is a sensational, delicious Toro red. Drink now-2018+.

• ws91

Wine SpectatorAlluring notes of violet, cardamom and cocoa frame cherry, licorice and toast accents in this expressive red. The solid structure lends depth, while the juicy acidity maintains freshness. Tinto de Toro. Drink now through 2020. 5,000 cases made.