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The Spring 2016 Distinguished Cellar Auction
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Estimate: $80
2cm or better, 1 lightly adhesive stained capsule.
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93 · 91
93 WSM "This wine buzzes with high-toned florals, balanced by deeper bass notes of game and earthy mushrooms. It's firm and concentrated, with a structure that should sustain the bright, spicy cherry flavors as they age. Finely balanced for current drinking, this should continue to gain complexity over the next several years." 91 JR "(95% tempranillo with 5% graciano) Full red. Musky aromas of dried cherry, vanilla, herbs and smoked meat are complicated by slow-building floral and spice qualities. Tangy, sharply focused red fruit flavors show a pleasing bitterness, with zesty minerality providing lift. Becomes more floral with air, finishing with impressive clarity and notes of sweet red fruits, vanilla and anise. This looks like an excellent cellar candidate."
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93 WSM "This wine buzzes with high-toned florals, balanced by deeper bass notes of game and earthy mushrooms. It's firm and concentrated, with a structure that should sustain the bright, spicy cherry flavors as they age. Finely balanced for current drinking, this should continue to gain complexity over the next several years." 91 JR "(95% tempranillo with 5% graciano) Full red. Musky aromas of dried cherry, vanilla, herbs and smoked meat are complicated by slow-building floral and spice qualities. Tangy, sharply focused red fruit flavors show a pleasing bitterness, with zesty minerality providing lift. Becomes more floral with air, finishing with impressive clarity and notes of sweet red fruits, vanilla and anise. This looks like an excellent cellar candidate."
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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 noble red grape, producing structured, savory wines of red fruit and leather that respond beautifully to oak aging in Rioja and Ribera del Duero.