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The Spring 2017 Distinguished Cellar Auction Part II
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Estimate: $100
Bin stained label.
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"Compared with the '86 Gran Reserva, the '86 Janus shows more extraction and concentration . . . . It has rich, muscular tannins, plenty of cherry and berry flavors and a long finish spiced with menthol and vanilla . . . . impressive for its power . . ."
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"Compared with the '86 Gran Reserva, the '86 Janus shows more extraction and concentration . . . . It has rich, muscular tannins, plenty of cherry and berry flavors and a long finish spiced with menthol and vanilla . . . . impressive for its power . . ."
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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.
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.