Val Di Toro

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Val do Salnés Albariño 2021

Called PG. Phenolic and mysterious. Neutral palate and finish. — 9 days ago

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Dave Clinton

Dave Clinton

Some cool whites this morning!
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Dave Clinton

What fun!

Bodegas Toro Albala

Don PX Montilla-Moriles Pedro Ximénez 2003

Vintage 2003 | exquisite, belongs to the top wines of the world. — 12 days ago

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Bodegas Numanthia

Termanthia Toro Tempranillo 2012

Presented double-blind at Tasting Group. The wine pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe, mostly dark fruits: plums, black cherry, dark brambles, purple flowers, sweet tobacco, anise, leather, vanilla and baking spices. I believe this wine sees some new, small format oak. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is smooth and luxurious. Alcohol is medium+. The wine is fairly well balanced.

Initial conclusions: this could be Merlot or a Merlot-based blend, Cabernet Franc (or based blend), Syrah, Tempranillo, Malbec or Carménère from the United States, France, Spain or Argentina. From my experience, I didn’t think it was purple or single-toned enough for Malbec. There wasn’t any rotondun or reductive qualities I usually get from Syrah; so I eliminated that as well. There weren’t enough pyrazines for Cab Franc. It left me with Tempranillo or Merlot and since this was lavishly oaked (I felt most new French oak), I veered towards Merlot and since it was leaning pretty heavily towards its fruit and the ABV was elevated, I was going New World instead of Right Bank. Final conclusion: Merlot or Merlot-based blend from the United States, from California, Napa Valley from 2015. Gosh dammit. I forgot about the possibility of Tempranillo from Toro. I totally get it but don’t hate my analysis or call. I’ve had Termes and Numanthia countless times but this was the first time trying Termanthia. It’s a big boy…but pretty well balanced considering the power. Drink now through 2032+.
— a month ago

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Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Pintia Toro Tempranillo 2019

Toro: one of the oldest and strongest expressions of Tempranillo is tamed by the House of Vega Sicilia. Pintia preserves the rustic and robust nature of the DO in an elegant way. Aromas and flavors of dark fruit, violets, dark chocolate, coffee and spice. Full bodied, high alcohol and fine grain tannins with a strong finish are sure to entice. — 2 months ago

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Clos du Val Wine Co.

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1974

From mag. Plum and dried herbs. Iron and leather. Still quite fresh and complex. The best of this wine I’ve had by some distance — a month ago

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Dave Clinton

Dave Clinton

That label is iconic.

Val do Sosego

Rías Baixas Albariño

A very delicious and refreshing Albariño. Some lemon zest and minerality on the palate. Will be a nice summer wine. — 4 days ago

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Dave Clinton

Dave Clinton

Great choice! 👍
Jan A

Jan A

Enjoy!

Concha y Toro

Don Melchor Puente Alto Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Somm David T
9.5

Another property I have been.

These normally take some time before showing well. But this 21 was one of the top 10 in the 70 or so I tasted. Showing nicely & quite beautiful. 95-97 aged appropriately.

WS Grand Tour Las Vegas 2025.
— a month ago

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