Numanthia 2012 | 750 ml.

VN93 Vinous Dec 2015

"Dark purple. An explosively perfumed bouquet displays scents of ripe dark berries, incense and vanilla, with an intense floral nuance adding lift. Stains the palate with potent black and blue fruit liqueur and violet pastille flavors, with zesty acidity providing spine and lift. Smooth tannins build slowly and steadily through a strikingly long, focused finish, with the dark fruit and floral notes repeating. I was surprised by this suave wine’s forward character but suspect that it will be even better with another five-plus years of bottle age." (93 pts.)