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The February 2017 Internet-Only Auction Part 1
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Estimate: $450
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"Grahamâs is known for their Quinta dos Malvedos backbone, but four other Symington-owned quintasâ grapes made it into the final blend. Riveting from the first sniff with perfumed and lifted scents of violets, figs, licorice, esteva, eucalyptus and cloves that provide invigorating freshness. An ethereal and deeply complex aromatic arsenal. Immediately fun to sip, even with some spirit protruding early on that disappeared between days 2 and 3. Itâs a heavy weight, rich, soft and sensuous, a real pleasure across the palate with juicy acidity and smooth no-nonsense tannins that gain power even after swallowing. Ripe, intense and hedonistic sweet fruit of blueberry pie and brambly grape purity caress the palate with their fleshy concentrated layers of flavor and long lingering aftertaste with milk chocolate accents. Drink at any stage of its life, but it will be incredible after 2040-2060. A gorgeous Grahamâs classic for the ages!"
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"Grahamâs is known for their Quinta dos Malvedos backbone, but four other Symington-owned quintasâ grapes made it into the final blend. Riveting from the first sniff with perfumed and lifted scents of violets, figs, licorice, esteva, eucalyptus and cloves that provide invigorating freshness. An ethereal and deeply complex aromatic arsenal. Immediately fun to sip, even with some spirit protruding early on that disappeared between days 2 and 3. Itâs a heavy weight, rich, soft and sensuous, a real pleasure across the palate with juicy acidity and smooth no-nonsense tannins that gain power even after swallowing. Ripe, intense and hedonistic sweet fruit of blueberry pie and brambly grape purity caress the palate with their fleshy concentrated layers of flavor and long lingering aftertaste with milk chocolate accents. Drink at any stage of its life, but it will be incredible after 2040-2060. A gorgeous Grahamâs classic for the ages!"
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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.