The July 2012 Internet-Only Auction Part 2
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Lot 794
Estimate: $26
Base neck, lightly wine stained capsule, very lightly scuffed label.
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90WS
Luscious fruit flavors of blackberry and blueberry adorn a solid structure of firm tannins, well-integrated toasty oak and just enough acidity for balance in this vivid red. Like a farmer dressed for a night on the town.
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Luscious fruit flavors of blackberry and blueberry adorn a solid structure of firm tannins, well-integrated toasty oak and just enough acidity for balance in this vivid red. Like a farmer dressed for a night on the town.
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Spain has the largest area under vine of any country and a deep tradition of oak-aged reds. Tempranillo-based wines from Rioja and Ribera del Duero, alongside Priorat's Garnacha and Carinena, anchor its fine-wine reputation.
On Spain's high central plateau, Ribera del Duero makes powerful, concentrated Tempranillo (locally Tinto Fino). Wide day-night temperature swings yield deeply colored, structured and age-worthy reds.
Produces powerful, deeply colored Tempranillo from Spain's high plateau, prized for concentration and structure.