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The November 2010 Internet-Only Auction Part 1
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"An intoxicating, incredibly inky infant. Given that 2005 was the earliest that Vesuvio had ever started picking (at the time) the level of phenolic ripeness was truly impressive. Accentuated by plum and blueberry notes with a subtle overlay of cinnamon spice the nose was nothing short of decadent. It is not hard to be swayed by the charms of this youngster. Stacked with huckleberry and strawberry flavors and meticulously structured with bold tannins that grab at the tongue and teeth long after the swallow. This is a serious head turner from a solid SQVP year and right at the head of the class. Cellar it for 3-4 more decades and only open them if you have time to provide a very long decant."
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"An intoxicating, incredibly inky infant. Given that 2005 was the earliest that Vesuvio had ever started picking (at the time) the level of phenolic ripeness was truly impressive. Accentuated by plum and blueberry notes with a subtle overlay of cinnamon spice the nose was nothing short of decadent. It is not hard to be swayed by the charms of this youngster. Stacked with huckleberry and strawberry flavors and meticulously structured with bold tannins that grab at the tongue and teeth long after the swallow. This is a serious head turner from a solid SQVP year and right at the head of the class. Cellar it for 3-4 more decades and only open them if you have time to provide a very long decant."
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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.