The February 2017 Internet-Only Auction Part 1
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Estimate: $50
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95+GV
"Color: dark golden; Nose: fried apricots w/ caramel & butterscotch on top, pineapple juice as well; Taste: Unbelievable, the viscous action (pause) Oh My God!! (another sip); this wine explodes w/ Marzipan, absolutely incredible, Apricot first that segues to Marzipan; I love Marzipan; Outrageous; an absolutely beautiful bottle; I LOVE this; this is a STEAL!!; People buy Chateau d'Yquem for $2-300 a bottle, I'm telling you right now--you get the experience here for one-sixth the price."
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"Color: dark golden; Nose: fried apricots w/ caramel & butterscotch on top, pineapple juice as well; Taste: Unbelievable, the viscous action (pause) Oh My God!! (another sip); this wine explodes w/ Marzipan, absolutely incredible, Apricot first that segues to Marzipan; I love Marzipan; Outrageous; an absolutely beautiful bottle; I LOVE this; this is a STEAL!!; People buy Chateau d'Yquem for $2-300 a bottle, I'm telling you right now--you get the experience here for one-sixth the price."
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The world's most influential fine-wine producer and the benchmark for Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and the Rhone. Its appellation (AOC) system codifies geography, grape and method, and its wines set the global standard for age-worthiness and terroir expression.
The world's largest fine-wine region, built around blends of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Divided by the Gironde estuary into the structured Left Bank and the plush, Merlot-led Right Bank, it is the historic benchmark for age-worthy claret and sweet Sauternes.
Produces the world's most celebrated sweet wines, made from Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc affected by noble rot. Rich, honeyed and remarkably long-lived, they balance sweetness with vibrant acidity.