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The April 2017 Internet-Only Auction Part 4
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Estimate: $350
Lightly chipped wax capsule, partially exposed cork.
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"Almost opaque, dense ruddy mahogany, even darker than the 1912 Verdelho, with brilliant amber glints; pungent, with characteristic butter toffee carietal bouquet; glass-coating; so concentrated on the palate that one has to work at it, almost a wine to chew; sweet but, with high controlled acidity, not in the least cloying...A blockbuster wine..."
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"Almost opaque, dense ruddy mahogany, even darker than the 1912 Verdelho, with brilliant amber glints; pungent, with characteristic butter toffee carietal bouquet; glass-coating; so concentrated on the palate that one has to work at it, almost a wine to chew; sweet but, with high controlled acidity, not in the least cloying...A blockbuster wine..."
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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.