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The Spring 2015 Midwest Gentleman's No Reserve Distinguished Cellar Auction
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Lot 455
Estimate: $900
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"aged in 100% new French oak with malolactic in barrel, and was kept in wood 27 months prior to bottling. Dark as a moonless night in the Hindu Kush, its aromatics are more reserved and restrained than in the 2004 Estate cuvee, but it makes a full frontal attack on the palate. Stunning concentration, rich creme de cassis, cedar and spice box emerge from this wine with fabulous depth, a compelling texture and a finish to die for. Despite the wineās sweet tannins and abundant opulence as well as richness, my instincts suggest this 2004 is still a baby, and all the aromatic nuances and secondary, complex elements have yet to emerge. That should happen over the next decade, so purchasers need to have patience. This spectacular effort should keep for 15-20 years. Plumpjack emerges from one of the truly great terroirs of central Napa Valley, the Oakville Corridor, which also supports such remarkable vineyards as Screaming Eagle, Rudd Estate, and what was once the Villa Mt. Eden estate in the 1970s when Nils Venge was turning out some gorgeous wines from this land."
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"aged in 100% new French oak with malolactic in barrel, and was kept in wood 27 months prior to bottling. Dark as a moonless night in the Hindu Kush, its aromatics are more reserved and restrained than in the 2004 Estate cuvee, but it makes a full frontal attack on the palate. Stunning concentration, rich creme de cassis, cedar and spice box emerge from this wine with fabulous depth, a compelling texture and a finish to die for. Despite the wineās sweet tannins and abundant opulence as well as richness, my instincts suggest this 2004 is still a baby, and all the aromatic nuances and secondary, complex elements have yet to emerge. That should happen over the next decade, so purchasers need to have patience. This spectacular effort should keep for 15-20 years. Plumpjack emerges from one of the truly great terroirs of central Napa Valley, the Oakville Corridor, which also supports such remarkable vineyards as Screaming Eagle, Rudd Estate, and what was once the Villa Mt. Eden estate in the 1970s when Nils Venge was turning out some gorgeous wines from this land."
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