"(sourced from old vines and aged in American oak for 14 months): Opaque purple. Deeply pitched aromas of blackberry, violet, smoky oak and mocha. Then sweet, broad and lush on the palate, with explosive dark berry flavors complicated by vanilla, mocha and a floral nuance. Finishes with big, broad, supple tannins and superb length. This exotic, large-scaled wine shows surprising energy and focus for its heft. - JR"
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (September 2013), 92 pts
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"The 2009 Finca Sobreno Reserva - Seleccion Especiale is a blend of the estate’s best vineyard (over 50 years in age) and sees half the fruit aged in 14 months in new American oak, the remainder in used oak. It has a lifted floral bouquet of dark berries, briary and dried violets that is well-defined and seductive. The palate is medium-bodied with a succulent entry of dark cherries, balsamic, a hint of orange peel and cloves. There is good structure and focus present here, with a clean fresh, focused finish. It is very fine and very elegant for a Toro red. Drink now-2019+"
"Cherry, roasted plum, clove and tobacco flavors mingle in this sturdy red. Features thick tannins and balsamic acidity, with a savory core of loamy earth. Solid and deep, this is a bit rustic but still fresh. Drink now through 2020. 8,500 cases made. –TM"
"Glass-staining ruby. Sexy aromas of dark berries and spicy oak. Sweet, penetrating boysenberry and blueberry flavors are complemented by notes of cola and vanilla. Tangy and precise for its size, this Toro finishes with excellent persistence and lingering smokiness. - JR"
"Aromas of beef jerky, oak and black fruits are integrated and attractive. This feels both plush and tannic, while ripe blackberry, cassis, toast, chocolate and spice flavors end long and with good depth and complexity. Drink this ripe but balanced Toro through 2027."
"Deep ruby. Highly perfumed aromas of ripe red and dark berries, candied flowers and allspice, plus a subtle vanilla nuance. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering sappy raspberry, bitter cherry and spicecake flavors that pick up a smoky nuance on the back half. At once rich and lively, finishing with excellent clarity and gentle framing tannins. - Josh Raynolds"