The November 2015 Midwest Gentleman's No Reserve Distinguished Cellar Auction
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Estimate: $70
Very top shoulder.
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95 WS "Dense and polished, this big red is closed now, but plum and blackberry flavors are ripe and fresh, and toasty vanilla oak flavors are well-integrated under the big tannins. Focused, balanced and complete. Just needs time to unwind. [Only] 50 cases imported."
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95 WS "Dense and polished, this big red is closed now, but plum and blackberry flavors are ripe and fresh, and toasty vanilla oak flavors are well-integrated under the big tannins. Focused, balanced and complete. Just needs time to unwind. [Only] 50 cases imported."
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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.
Spain's most famous region, producing Tempranillo-based reds traditionally aged in American oak. Its wines are known for savory complexity, silky texture and graceful evolution over decades.
Spain's premier red-wine appellation, producing Tempranillo-based blends aged in oak and classified by aging as Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva.