This 100% Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo) is a very impressive offering from the makers of Mauro. Dark in color, with rich aromas of very dark berry and cherry fruit, tobacco, and spicy oak, this is a real mouthful of flavor. It sports very good texture and a long, delicious finish with loads of fruit, spice and full but not harsh tannins. It is lavishly oaked, but its great depth of fruit maintains a handsome balance. Almost approachable now, it will definitely improve with age. (Available fall 2000.)——W.E.(8/1/2000)—— 92