2003 Bodegas Numanthia-Termes Toro Termes

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This is one of the best modern producers in Spain. I have followed them since their inception in 1998. The 2003 will definitely be worth it, although you are correct in your assessment of how tight it tends to be in youth. Just a note though.....There are three wines form this producer, but Toro is actually the viticultural region where the producer comes from. Termes is their first level, their middle (and primary) wine is self named as Numanthia, and their fabled wine is Termanthia. Termanthia is made from 130+ year old, pre-phyloxera vines. A good wine if you are in the market for a $150-250 bottle.