WHO: Bodega Numanthia Termes WHAT: Tempranillo WHERE: Spain, Castilla y Leon, Toro DESIGNATION: Numanthia WHEN: 2002 SIZE: 1.5L RESERVE: $75 MINIMUM BID INCREMENT: $10 92 points Robert Parker Jr., Wine Advocate There are 350 cases of the unfiltered 2002 Numanthia. Produced from yields of one ton of fruit per acre
WHO: Kilikanoon WHAT: Shiraz (Syrah) WHERE: Australia, Clare Valley DESIGNATION: Oracle WHEN: 2004 SIZE: 1.5L RESERVE: $120 MINIMUM BID INCREMENT: $20 97 Points, Robert Parker Jr., Wine Advocate The dense purple-colored 2004 Shiraz Oracle ratchets up the fruit and glycerin levels, yet remains pure, elegant, and well-balanced. It offers beautiful
HOT LOT January 1, 2012 WHO: DeLille Cellars WHAT: Red Bordeaux Blend WHERE: Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain DESIGNATION: Chaleur Estate WHEN: 2003 SIZE: 750 ml RESERVE: $170 (all three bottles) MINIMUM BID INCREMENT: $10 95 Points, Wine Advocate Both the 2003 and 2002 red Chaleur Estates set new standards
credi•bil•i•ty- ˌkre-də-ˈbi-lə-tē n. — the quality or power of inspiring belief If I were less than honest as a critic, I think people would spot that right away, and it would destroy my credibility. —Leonard Maltin Robert M. Parker Jr.-read more-
Ed. Note: With reliability akin to the sun coming up tomorrow, we can count on a couple of things from lifestyle writers at the New Year – sparkling wine recommendations, year-end recaps and predictions for the coming year. Writer Alfonso-read more-