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The November 2018 Distinguished Cellar Auction
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95RP
"In the finest vintages, Cirsion, a cuvee selected from the top vineyard sites and barrels, and aged in 100% new French oak, is produced. It is one-hundred percent Tempranillo from yields averaging 14-18 hectoliters per hectare. The superb 1999 Cirsion is one of the greatest Riojas I have tasted. A deep ruby/purple color precedes a smoky, barbecue spice-scented nose revealing aromas of licorice, black as well as red fruits, earth, and charcoal. This dense, rich yet remarkably harmonious and elegant 1999 exhibits sweet tannin, beautiful integration of wood, acidity, and alcohol, and a long, seamless finish."
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"In the finest vintages, Cirsion, a cuvee selected from the top vineyard sites and barrels, and aged in 100% new French oak, is produced. It is one-hundred percent Tempranillo from yields averaging 14-18 hectoliters per hectare. The superb 1999 Cirsion is one of the greatest Riojas I have tasted. A deep ruby/purple color precedes a smoky, barbecue spice-scented nose revealing aromas of licorice, black as well as red fruits, earth, and charcoal. This dense, rich yet remarkably harmonious and elegant 1999 exhibits sweet tannin, beautiful integration of wood, acidity, and alcohol, and a long, seamless finish."
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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.
Spain's most famous region, producing Tempranillo-based reds traditionally aged in American oak. Its wines are known for savory complexity, silky texture and graceful evolution over decades.
Spain's premier red-wine appellation, producing Tempranillo-based blends aged in oak and classified by aging as Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva.
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.