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The Winter 2018 Auction
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Estimate: $300
Mid shoulder, lightly wine stained, lightly corroded capsule, lightly wine stained, lightly bin soiled, scuffed, nicked label, sign of slight past seepage.
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"The past two years have been kind to me in terms of this vintage, as I’ve had quite a number of 1960 VPs from a variety of Shippers. Medium ruby and exhibiting only a hint as to its real age, in terms of the color. Delivering an intensity of aromatics that really had me shaking my head, with sweet scents of stewed fruits, primarily prune and dates along with those Saltana raisins and milk chocolate. Profound! In the mouth this was every bit as exciting, what I’d call an elegant and feminine style of Vintage Port with fully resolved tannins and good acidity. Soft and refined in the mouth, the plum and figs were sweet and concentrated with beautiful balance. The caramel aftertaste was so fine that I literally closed my eyes after swallowing. Maybe the best Port of the vintage, and I’m going on the hunt for more!"
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"The past two years have been kind to me in terms of this vintage, as I’ve had quite a number of 1960 VPs from a variety of Shippers. Medium ruby and exhibiting only a hint as to its real age, in terms of the color. Delivering an intensity of aromatics that really had me shaking my head, with sweet scents of stewed fruits, primarily prune and dates along with those Saltana raisins and milk chocolate. Profound! In the mouth this was every bit as exciting, what I’d call an elegant and feminine style of Vintage Port with fully resolved tannins and good acidity. Soft and refined in the mouth, the plum and figs were sweet and concentrated with beautiful balance. The caramel aftertaste was so fine that I literally closed my eyes after swallowing. Maybe the best Port of the vintage, and I’m going on the hunt for more!"
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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.
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.
Portugal's finest red grape, giving deeply colored, floral and structured wines central to both Port and the Douro's dry reds.