Pintia, Toro Vintage:2010 (a monopole of the Domaine

(a monopole of the Domaine with 35+ year old vines and much rockier soil than Columbière - 100% new wood)

as the 2013 really needs a number of years to be at its very best

middle weight plus flavors that also exude a lovely bead of minerality on the sappy and youthfully austere finale

bright-rimmed ruby

Opaque purple

Pintia, Toro Vintage:2010 (a monopole of the DomaineComparing the 2005 Pintia against the 2004, I prefer the aromatics of the 2005, which are beautiful pure, lifted red fruit, briar, a touch of smoke and minerals. The palate is very well balanced with supple ripe tannins and fine acidity. There is plenty of red berry fruit here lending the 2005 an attractive fleshy texture, although there is something slightly foursquare about the finish, with hints of spice, black tea and cracked black pepper on the