Maurodos, Toro (Castilla y León, Spain) 2011

 This wine is always deeply delicious, but the rendition from 2011 is particularly attractive, with softer, more open character than usual.  The fruit is ripe but not obvious, with very appealing notes of dark cherries and berries accented by a moderate dose of spicy oak.  A very faint, pleasantly earthy backnote lends added interest.  Another terrific value from importer Aurelio Cabestrero.