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The December 2011 Internet-Only Auction Part 1
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Lot 439
Estimate: $50
Base neck, bin soiled and lightly scuffed label, torn at edge.
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95JG
"In contrast to the still very closed and reticent 1978 Volcanic Hill, the 1975 Red Rock Terrace is quite open and is beginning to drink splendidly. The bouquet is deep, complex and almost exotic in its mĂ©lange of coconut, black cherries, cassis, earth, a touch of inkiness and a topnote of chipotle peppers. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, deep, pure and focused, with just a touch of âbell pepperâ peaking out on the finish, which is ripely tannic, very, very long and soil-driven. This is a classic, slow to unfold Diamond Creek that today is showing more mid-palate sweetness than the superb 1978 Volcanic Hill, and offers outstanding complexity, focus and grip on the palate. A fine, fine bottle of Diamond Creek in their heyday that will continue to drink beautifully for at least another twenty years."
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"In contrast to the still very closed and reticent 1978 Volcanic Hill, the 1975 Red Rock Terrace is quite open and is beginning to drink splendidly. The bouquet is deep, complex and almost exotic in its mĂ©lange of coconut, black cherries, cassis, earth, a touch of inkiness and a topnote of chipotle peppers. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, deep, pure and focused, with just a touch of âbell pepperâ peaking out on the finish, which is ripely tannic, very, very long and soil-driven. This is a classic, slow to unfold Diamond Creek that today is showing more mid-palate sweetness than the superb 1978 Volcanic Hill, and offers outstanding complexity, focus and grip on the palate. A fine, fine bottle of Diamond Creek in their heyday that will continue to drink beautifully for at least another twenty years."
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The fourth-largest wine producer in the world, led by California. American fine wine is defined by ripe, expressive fruit and a spirit of innovation, with Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon among the most sought-after wines globally.
The world's most planted premium red grape, yielding deeply colored, tannic and structured wines with cassis, cedar and graphite notes. Firm tannins and acidity make it exceptionally age-worthy, whether as a varietal or the backbone of a Bordeaux blend.
