Above 4 magnums per lot
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Vega Sicilia
Ribera del Duero
--Vintage 1962
Wrinkled labelmagnum (1)
"The 1962 has been a consistently gorgeous wine. In this vertical tasting, the 1962, while fabulously complex, succulent, and rich, tasted less mature and more backward than either the 1964 or 1966. The wine has lost little of its deep, saturated, dark ruby color. A huge, fragrant bouquet combining jammy red and black fruits, herbs, vanillin, smoke, and cedar is followed by a full-bodied wine with sweet, generous flavors, light tannin, and a finish that lasts for 30-40 seconds. This knock-out Unico is fully mature, yet remains fresh, vibrant, and lively. It will last for at least 15-20 more years." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #97 (February 1995)
--Vintage 1968magnum (1)
"An awesome wine! Judged only by the unevolved, saturated, dense ruby/purple color, this 27-year old wine could easily be mistaken for a 2-year old claret. The nose offers up copious aromas of sweet, jammy, black plums, black-cherries, and cassis, as well as gorgeous, smoky, vanillin, floral, and licorice scents that tease the olfactory senses with the promise of considerable thrills. Extremely full-bodied, massively rich, and unctuous, with layers of jammy fruit, adequate acidity, and moderate tannin, this huge wine's well-focused, structural component keeps everything in balance. There is a freshness, youthfulness, and extraordinary degree of promise in this amazingly young, fabulously concentrated Unico Reserva. It should take its place in wine history beside the greatest clarets of the decade of the sixties. Look for the 1968 Unico to age effortlessly for another 30+ years. An amazing wine!" Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #97 (February 1995)
--Vintage 1970magnum (1)
"One of Vega Sicilia's distinctive practices is to release magnums of great vintages well after the wine's initial release. Magnums of the fabulous 1970 Unico Reserva Especial have just been released. This wine boasts an elegant, complex bouquet of cedar wood, blackberries, cherry liqueur, and vanilla. Opulently-textured, with fabulous unctuosity, vivaciousness, and vigor, superb ripeness, a full-bodied, super-concentrated attack as well as lush mid-palate and finish, this seamless classic can be drunk now, or cellared for two decades. This wine was brilliant from the 750 ml format, and is equally compelling from magnum." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #136 (August 2001)
--Vintage 1975magnum (1)
"1975 has always been one of Vega Sicilia's great vintages, and this tasting confirmed that the 1975 Unico Reserva has the potential to be one of this historic winery's finest offerings. The wine's beautiful, saturated, dense ruby/purple color is followed by a tight but rich nose of black and red fruits, spices, and toasty oak. Deep, with huge body and massive flavor extraction, this wine combines awesome power and richness with considerable structure and delineation. It appears to be a legendary Vega Sicilia in the making. Although enjoyable to drink now, it will not reach its plateau of maturity for 10-15 years; it will last for 30 or more years." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #97 (February 1995)
All levels: top shoulder
All in original wooden cases
Above 4 magnums per lot
Ribera del Duero
--Vintage 1962
Wrinkled labelmagnum (1)
"The 1962 has been a consistently gorgeous wine. In this vertical tasting, the 1962, while fabulously complex, succulent, and rich, tasted less mature and more backward than either the 1964 or 1966. The wine has lost little of its deep, saturated, dark ruby color. A huge, fragrant bouquet combining jammy red and black fruits, herbs, vanillin, smoke, and cedar is followed by a full-bodied wine with sweet, generous flavors, light tannin, and a finish that lasts for 30-40 seconds. This knock-out Unico is fully mature, yet remains fresh, vibrant, and lively. It will last for at least 15-20 more years." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #97 (February 1995)
--Vintage 1968magnum (1)
"An awesome wine! Judged only by the unevolved, saturated, dense ruby/purple color, this 27-year old wine could easily be mistaken for a 2-year old claret. The nose offers up copious aromas of sweet, jammy, black plums, black-cherries, and cassis, as well as gorgeous, smoky, vanillin, floral, and licorice scents that tease the olfactory senses with the promise of considerable thrills. Extremely full-bodied, massively rich, and unctuous, with layers of jammy fruit, adequate acidity, and moderate tannin, this huge wine's well-focused, structural component keeps everything in balance. There is a freshness, youthfulness, and extraordinary degree of promise in this amazingly young, fabulously concentrated Unico Reserva. It should take its place in wine history beside the greatest clarets of the decade of the sixties. Look for the 1968 Unico to age effortlessly for another 30+ years. An amazing wine!" Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #97 (February 1995)
--Vintage 1970magnum (1)
"One of Vega Sicilia's distinctive practices is to release magnums of great vintages well after the wine's initial release. Magnums of the fabulous 1970 Unico Reserva Especial have just been released. This wine boasts an elegant, complex bouquet of cedar wood, blackberries, cherry liqueur, and vanilla. Opulently-textured, with fabulous unctuosity, vivaciousness, and vigor, superb ripeness, a full-bodied, super-concentrated attack as well as lush mid-palate and finish, this seamless classic can be drunk now, or cellared for two decades. This wine was brilliant from the 750 ml format, and is equally compelling from magnum." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #136 (August 2001)
--Vintage 1975magnum (1)
"1975 has always been one of Vega Sicilia's great vintages, and this tasting confirmed that the 1975 Unico Reserva has the potential to be one of this historic winery's finest offerings. The wine's beautiful, saturated, dense ruby/purple color is followed by a tight but rich nose of black and red fruits, spices, and toasty oak. Deep, with huge body and massive flavor extraction, this wine combines awesome power and richness with considerable structure and delineation. It appears to be a legendary Vega Sicilia in the making. Although enjoyable to drink now, it will not reach its plateau of maturity for 10-15 years; it will last for 30 or more years." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #97 (February 1995)
All levels: top shoulder
All in original wooden cases
Above 4 magnums per lot