The April 2017 Internet-Only Auction Part 4
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Estimate: $1,100
10 neck, 1 high shoulder, 10 heavily corroded and lightly scuffed capsules, 2 scuffed, 1 wrinkled, 1 lightly torn and 1 lightly scuffed labels, 2 different bottlings, 6 signs of slight past seepage.
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96WS
"Deeply colored, with smoky mint, tar and fruit aromas, full-bodied, with concentrated fruit flavors and plenty of tannins. "
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"Deeply colored, with smoky mint, tar and fruit aromas, full-bodied, with concentrated fruit flavors and plenty of tannins. "
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Best known for fortified Port from the Douro Valley, Portugal also produces distinctive dry reds from native grapes such as Touriga Nacional. Its dramatic terraced vineyards and blending traditions give the wines a singular identity.
One of the world's oldest demarcated wine regions, famed for fortified Port and, increasingly, powerful dry reds. Its terraced schist vineyards and native grapes yield wines of concentration and character.
Covers powerful dry reds and fortified Port from native varieties grown on the valley's terraced schist slopes.