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The May 2016 Internet-Only Auction Part 2
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Estimate: $1,400
Very top shoulder, nicked and lightly scuffed label, #01106.
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91WS
"Vigorous and spicy, with impressive concentration of cinnamon, anise and plum flavors, velvety, smooth and elegant. Already aging gracefully . . . but it should only get better.
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"Vigorous and spicy, with impressive concentration of cinnamon, anise and plum flavors, velvety, smooth and elegant. Already aging gracefully . . . but it should only get better.
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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.
On Spain's high central plateau, Ribera del Duero makes powerful, concentrated Tempranillo (locally Tinto Fino). Wide day-night temperature swings yield deeply colored, structured and age-worthy reds.
Produces powerful, deeply colored Tempranillo from Spain's high plateau, prized for concentration and structure.