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The August 2016 Midwest Gentleman's No Reserve Distinguished Cellar Auction
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Estimate: $160
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91VM
"Bright violet. Vibrant, perfumed scents of expansive blackberry, cassis, rose and graphite. Focused, pure dark berry flavors are brightened by brisk mineral and floral pastille qualities. The wine's fine-grained tannins do not detract from its sweet, vivid fruit. Great verve here."
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Red
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"Bright violet. Vibrant, perfumed scents of expansive blackberry, cassis, rose and graphite. Focused, pure dark berry flavors are brightened by brisk mineral and floral pastille qualities. The wine's fine-grained tannins do not detract from its sweet, vivid fruit. Great verve here."
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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.
On Spain's high central plateau, Ribera del Duero makes powerful, concentrated Tempranillo (locally Tinto Fino). Wide day-night temperature swings yield deeply colored, structured and age-worthy reds.
Produces powerful, deeply colored Tempranillo from Spain's high plateau, prized for concentration and structure.
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.