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The February 2016 Internet-Only Auction Part 2
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Estimate: $80
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95+WS
"The awesome 2003 Syrah Hawk’s Butte, is, like the Eaglepoint Ranch cuvee, performing even better out of bottle than it did from cask. An inky/purple-colored, profound Syrah with a layered mouthfeel, and a huge nose of pen ink, blackberry liqueur, graphite, and flowers, it boasts full body, sensational concentration, and a blockbuster finish . . . . It’s hard not to enjoy a visit with Wells Guthrie given his enthusiasm and passion for accessing top-notch vineyards and producing high quality wines. His impressive resume includes positions with Michel Chapoutier and Gerard Chave as well as a short stint as a journalist for The Wine Spectator. Guthrie is one of the Rhone Ranger mavericks who utilizes considerable stems in his winemaking as well as a variety of barrels, ranging from small casks to the large, 600-liter demi-muids. Such Old World winemaking techniques as minimal intervention, natural yeast fermentations, and no fining or filtration has resulted in thrilling wines of undeniable character and personality."
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"The awesome 2003 Syrah Hawk’s Butte, is, like the Eaglepoint Ranch cuvee, performing even better out of bottle than it did from cask. An inky/purple-colored, profound Syrah with a layered mouthfeel, and a huge nose of pen ink, blackberry liqueur, graphite, and flowers, it boasts full body, sensational concentration, and a blockbuster finish . . . . It’s hard not to enjoy a visit with Wells Guthrie given his enthusiasm and passion for accessing top-notch vineyards and producing high quality wines. His impressive resume includes positions with Michel Chapoutier and Gerard Chave as well as a short stint as a journalist for The Wine Spectator. Guthrie is one of the Rhone Ranger mavericks who utilizes considerable stems in his winemaking as well as a variety of barrels, ranging from small casks to the large, 600-liter demi-muids. Such Old World winemaking techniques as minimal intervention, natural yeast fermentations, and no fining or filtration has resulted in thrilling wines of undeniable character and personality."
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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.
Syrah (Shiraz) produces dark, powerful reds with black fruit, pepper and smoked-meat notes. It yields elegant, perfumed wines in the northern Rhone and bold, rich styles in Australia.