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The August 2015 Internet-Only Auction Part 4
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"It's hard to believe, but the 1995 Geyserville Proprietary Red Wine is winemaker Paul Draper's thirtieth consecutive vintage of this wine. Although outstanding, the backward 1995 (a blend of 62% Zinfandel, 18% Petite Sirah, 15% Carignan, and 5% Mataro) needs 1-2 years of cellaring. It is a deep ruby/purple-colored wine with an earthy, spicy, blackcurrant, and plum-scented nose with pepper in the background. Full-bodied, powerful, and muscular, with a broodingly unevolved style, this is a generous, well-made, exceptionally long Zinfandel-dominated wine that should evolve into one of the most interesting wines of the vintage. It is not for those seeking understated wines given its 14.2% alcoholic strength."
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"It's hard to believe, but the 1995 Geyserville Proprietary Red Wine is winemaker Paul Draper's thirtieth consecutive vintage of this wine. Although outstanding, the backward 1995 (a blend of 62% Zinfandel, 18% Petite Sirah, 15% Carignan, and 5% Mataro) needs 1-2 years of cellaring. It is a deep ruby/purple-colored wine with an earthy, spicy, blackcurrant, and plum-scented nose with pepper in the background. Full-bodied, powerful, and muscular, with a broodingly unevolved style, this is a generous, well-made, exceptionally long Zinfandel-dominated wine that should evolve into one of the most interesting wines of the vintage. It is not for those seeking understated wines given its 14.2% alcoholic strength."
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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.
A large, geographically varied California region producing cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay near the coast and richer Zinfandel and Cabernet inland. Its wines range from elegant to bold.
California's heritage red, producing bold, brambly, high-alcohol wines of jammy dark fruit and spice, often from old vines.