The November 2010 Internet-Only Auction Part 2
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Estimate: $40
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"This takes a slightly bold approach, with a bright display of orange blossom, caramelized peach, ginger cream and date flavors, backed by caramel and orange peel notes that ripple through the finish. A beautiful combination of weight and tension."
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"This takes a slightly bold approach, with a bright display of orange blossom, caramelized peach, ginger cream and date flavors, backed by caramel and orange peel notes that ripple through the finish. A beautiful combination of weight and tension."
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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.