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Joining the ranks of Pingus and Vega Sicilia….Spain’s new “must have” cult wine, the Alto Moncayo Aquilon 2006 is truly awe-inspiring. Featuring a winemaker that has already scored four “Perfect 100” point scores from Robert Parker (details below) and “Classic 96-97” point ratings since its inception, Aquilon is well on the way to becoming the highest valued new Spanish collector wine. With micro-production of only 350 cases and a mere fraction of those coming to the US, we can only offer this blue chip to current Porthos members that order now!
The Wine Insiders Tasting Notes:
After sampling, we can guarantee you that this transcendent interpretation of classic Spanish Grenache combines the plush and luscious jammy fruit fans of Napa Cabernets adore with the exotic aromatics and age-worthiness serious wine collectors admire about European treasures. The seductive Aquilon has a splendid perfume of slate, violets, and cherry compote. The off the chart intensity will fool many into thinking this blockbuster wine is from the New World. But the beautiful integration of oak, tannin, and acidity, a smooth texture, layers of flavor, and exceptional length will have you thinking its from another world. This is an absolutely stunning wine well worth a few slots in any serious wine collectors cellar. Drink now after decanting (1 hour) or anytime over the next 10 years, peaking in 2014 in our estimate.
Who is Chris Ringland?
Winemaker Chris Ringland is one of the few winemakers on the planet that has scored four “Perfect 100” point scores from Robert Parker in the last decade and are by far the most valuable wines from ‘Down Under’ (trading at $450-$800/bottle at private auctions - see below) making this effort a relative bargain. Ringland’s “Three Rivers” Shiraz captured the rare double header by receiving 100 point ratings in consecutive vintages driving the auction value of his red wines to astronomical levels. For example, the release price of Ringland’s Three Rivers 2002 was a “mere” $300/bottle but is now trading at almost $800/bottle! Ringland clearly has the Midas touch so don’t miss this extraordinary chance to own a few bottles of his tastiest ever creation from Europe! |
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