Prima 2003
Prima 2003
Ver mensaje de Paco HigónHey Walt finally I got it. However I didn’t fall in love with it. It’s not a problem of ripeness but some peculiar “green” notes (in nose & mouth) breaks harmony.... Maybe, young vines..... I don’t know, because the fruit appears intense and mature and also some nice toasty notes, flowers (very intense violet touches). In the mouth is fresh, with good acidity... but again this “green” notes ..... It’s a pity...
Anyway, I’ll try to get 2004 to see where’s going this baby San Roman...
Cheers
Re: Prima 2003
Ver mensaje de Paco HigónI see that part of the power of the Dark Side is patience and perseverence.
Where did you get a bottle?
Interesting timing -- This saves us from the paradoxical situation of me bringing you this bottle of Spanish wine next month, which I was planning to do as a small joke.
I’m not sure I noticed the green notes that you mention. I am usually very sensitive to vegital characteristics, but it is true that the vines are much younger than what we are accustomed to with Mariano’s signature wines. As I think I mentioned previously, I sampled the 2004, which has not yet been released. My sense was that the 2003 effort was a somewhat spontanious and experimental. The barrel samples of the 2004 that I tried reflected not only a great great vintage in Toro but also a wine that seemed more purposefully built.
Re: Prima 2003
Ver mensaje de Paco HigónIncidentally, I don’t disagree with your (and Parkers!) 90-point assessment of wine -- that still represents very good value for the price.
Re: Prima 2003
Ver mensaje de WaltZalenskiThanks Walt, anyway we have quite a good relationship with Mariano and his sons… it was my fault the delay in getting (and trying the wine)… However I’ll ask them about the 2004 as -after your comments- I have very good expectations.
Cheers!