Triton Tinta de Toro, 2022

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Jorge Ordonez is one of Spain's most important pioneers in the discovery of ancient vines and forgotten indigenous varieties. He owns numerous wineries and is the founder of the Spanish icon Numanthia. Ordonez's personal crusade is to highlight Spain's incredible winemaking and grape growing history, as well as its wealth of very old vine vineyards. His work has resulted in the creation of many of the most well-known Spanish brands in the US. Ordonez is responsible for resurrecting and rediscovering regions such as Rais Baixas, Toro, Jumilla, Campo de Borja, Navarra, Bilbao and Malaga. Today, he has built and incredible portfolio of both benchmark and value-priced wines. He is unquestionably one of the reference point importers for Spain and his wines more than merit attention. Triton Tinta de Toro is the pure representation of the oldest clone of Tempranillo in Spain. The Triton is grown on 100-year-old vines and has enough lavish power to go toe-to-toe with Napa's big guns. The 2019 Bodegas Ordonez Triton Tinta de Toro is a Spanish stunner and another great value. It's seamless with a rich, powerful, structured style. It has ripe, velvety tannins and a supple, vivid finish. It has notes of black cherry, blackberry, plum, sandalwood, roasted thyme and rosemary. This Toro is medium to full-bodied, rich and fruity with spot on balance. It will keep for a decade. Enjoy!

Jeb Dunnuck, 92 Points