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The Spring 2013 Live Auction
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Lot 40
Estimate: $4,000
OWC. Signed by Peter Sisseck. For the first few years after Peter Sisseck arrived in Spain in 1990, no one could have envisioned the profound influence he would one day have - not only on the future of Ribera del Duero, but on the future of Spanish wine. More than anyone else, this Danish-born winemaker inspired Ribera del Dueroâs transformation from a depressed wine region into an area brimming with potential. The catalyst for this transformation was a wine that Peter first made in 1995 and that has come to be among the worldâs most coveted wines: Pingus. Never made in a quantity of more than three or four hundred cases, even regular-sized bottles can sell for $1000+ within their first year of release. We believe that the 2010 Pingus is one of the three of four greatest wines Peter has made to date. In the comprehensive Pingus vertical held last year in Los Angeles, it promised such epic quality. With time, we believe, it will prove that it rivals in greatness the mythic 1995 Pingus. Peter has generously donated a signed 3-liter bottle of 2010 Pingus in its original wood case. In addition, he will host the winning bidder and a party of up to four at his winery in Quintanilla de OnĂ©simo in Ribera del Duero, for a tour, tasting and dinner. The date for the visit will be mutually agreed up during 2013 or 2014. Benefiting The Chris Robles Fund.
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95-97WA
"The 2010 Pingus soars from the glass with copious dark cherry, blueberry, blackberry and crushed violet scents that are sensual and alluring. The palate is full-bodied and masculine . . . . a seriously long-term Pingus."
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"The 2010 Pingus soars from the glass with copious dark cherry, blueberry, blackberry and crushed violet scents that are sensual and alluring. The palate is full-bodied and masculine . . . . a seriously long-term Pingus."
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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.
Spain's noble red grape, producing structured, savory wines of red fruit and leather that respond beautifully to oak aging in Rioja and Ribera del Duero.