2005 Numanthia Termes

Opened this tonight to sip after getting home from a sushi dinner. A two wine night. Had it with a couple of those single bite candy bars, Baby Ruth and Butterfinger. It was more dry and a bit more acidic than I remember from prior Termes, maybe earlier years. Also the flavor of the grape was musty, not as fruit forward as this grape often displays. I enjoy tempranillo wines or the "Tinto de Toro" as identified by the Numanthia folks. They are very drinkable at any age, go nicely with food (or chocolate in this case) and yet have a distinctive style. They go very nicely with zesty tamales or enchiladas.

Picked this up today at Beltramo's for $23.

Back in awhile.

leh