The April 2017 Internet-Only Auction Part 1
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Estimate: $70
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89WS
"Black cherry, espresso, licorice and earth flavors mingle in this dark, firm red. This shows an austere character, but it's balanced and polished, with a clean finish. Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot."
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"Black cherry, espresso, licorice and earth flavors mingle in this dark, firm red. This shows an austere character, but it's balanced and polished, with a clean finish. Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot."
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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.