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The Spring 2018 Distinguished Cellar Auction, Part II
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Lot 571
Estimate: $1,700
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100JD
"I rated the 2014 No 8 Cumulus Vineyard 99 points last year but found this bottle to be literally as good as it gets. Made from 38% Syrah, 33% Grenache, 16% Touriga Nacional and the balance MourvĂšdre and Petite Sirah, fermented with 43% whole clusters and aged in close to equal parts new and used French oak, it offers a heavenly bouquet of black raspberries, white chocolate, exotic spices, and graphite. This flows to a full-bodied wine that has off-the-charts purity and elegance, a deep, layered, multi-dimensional texture, not a hard edge to be found, and a finish that wonât quit. The 2014s are upfront and approachable (thereâs plenty of similarities to the 2016s) yet this beauty is going to cruise in the cellar on its purity, depth, and balance. Itâs a true 'Wow' wine."
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"I rated the 2014 No 8 Cumulus Vineyard 99 points last year but found this bottle to be literally as good as it gets. Made from 38% Syrah, 33% Grenache, 16% Touriga Nacional and the balance MourvĂšdre and Petite Sirah, fermented with 43% whole clusters and aged in close to equal parts new and used French oak, it offers a heavenly bouquet of black raspberries, white chocolate, exotic spices, and graphite. This flows to a full-bodied wine that has off-the-charts purity and elegance, a deep, layered, multi-dimensional texture, not a hard edge to be found, and a finish that wonât quit. The 2014s are upfront and approachable (thereâs plenty of similarities to the 2016s) yet this beauty is going to cruise in the cellar on its purity, depth, and balance. Itâs a true 'Wow' wine."
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