Numanthia Vintage:2004 Sumptuous nose shows ripe pear

Sumptuous nose shows ripe pear

and floral nuances to go with beautiful fruit and texture on the palate

More moderate wood influence more easily allows the pretty if reticent nose of various dark berries

creamy and lush on the palate yet still shows ample freshness and vivacity and a long

This should be even better in another year or two

Numanthia Vintage:2004 Sumptuous nose shows ripe pearDark violet. Spicy dark berry aromas are complicated by orange peel, cinnamon and clove. Medium bodied black raspberry and cassis flavors are given an exotic accent by Asian spices and violet pastille. The silky tannins are almost overwhelmed by the wine's spicy fruit. Finishes brisk and long, with an echo of cracked pepper. Josh Raynolds