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Estimate: $60
Bottled 2004.
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"This was brought as a gift and I thought it would round out the evening and provide this fine group of LA wine lovers with a delicious dessert wine treat. Andy and I knew what was coming and had visited Noval a few weeks earlier. So it was no surprise as to what was in store for us. I've had bottles of the '74 in the past and it has always been a stunner. Served from within a bag, a few folks guessed Sherry and most of the group said Madeira with one person mentioning Tawny after guesses of mid-1800s to mid-1900s were ventured. Then again, this bottle came after nearly 2 dozen others, so who can blame 'em. Anyway, this beauty was seamless in its acidic and fruit filled approach with concentrated nutty nuances that provided an extraordinary finish. There was a drop of VA and that may have given the hint of this being "Madeira-like" but this was uniquely Colheita. Thanks Frank for breaking this out and I can't wait to see what this would be like with an hour or two of time in decanter. I only have a few in the cellar, so this was very much appreciated."
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"This was brought as a gift and I thought it would round out the evening and provide this fine group of LA wine lovers with a delicious dessert wine treat. Andy and I knew what was coming and had visited Noval a few weeks earlier. So it was no surprise as to what was in store for us. I've had bottles of the '74 in the past and it has always been a stunner. Served from within a bag, a few folks guessed Sherry and most of the group said Madeira with one person mentioning Tawny after guesses of mid-1800s to mid-1900s were ventured. Then again, this bottle came after nearly 2 dozen others, so who can blame 'em. Anyway, this beauty was seamless in its acidic and fruit filled approach with concentrated nutty nuances that provided an extraordinary finish. There was a drop of VA and that may have given the hint of this being "Madeira-like" but this was uniquely Colheita. Thanks Frank for breaking this out and I can't wait to see what this would be like with an hour or two of time in decanter. I only have a few in the cellar, so this was very much appreciated."
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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.