The October 2017 Internet-Only Auction Part 1
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Estimate: $35
Lightly scuffed label.
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89WS
"Beautiful aromas of spice, game and leather, reminiscent of a top northern Rhône, give way to flavors of black cherry, spice and game in a surprisingly elegant package. The tannins are clean and firm, but not obtrusive."
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Red
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"Beautiful aromas of spice, game and leather, reminiscent of a top northern Rhône, give way to flavors of black cherry, spice and game in a surprisingly elegant package. The tannins are clean and firm, but not obtrusive."
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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.