but this is gentler and finer
balanced by some 230 grams of acidity and fortified to 16% alcohol
spicy notes drive the middle palate
It has all the power of the Cabernet Sauvignon in Pauillac
From one of the Yarra's most renowned vineyards
2020 Vega Sicilia 'Pintia', Toro, Spain Wakatake but this is gentler and73 in Top 100 Wines of Spain, 2024. Another combination of freshness and profoundness from Toro. Blackberries, graphite, ashtray, sandalwood, cocoa powder and dark olives on the nose. Fresh veined, chalky tannins tighten the palate, with a nervy backbone. The tannins extend to a lengthy finish. Ripe but fresh. Drink from 2026. 95 Pts James Suckling