6 bottles per lot
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Almaviva--Vintage 1997
Maipo Valley. Estate-bottled: Concha y Toro/Rothschild
Tasting note: Almaviva, the joint venture between Mouton-Rothschild's Baroness Philippine de Rothschild and Chile's Concha y Toro has fashioned a worthy successor to their vaunted 1996 (rated a 92 by Robert Parker in The Wine Advocate's Issue 122). The dark ruby-colored 1997 Almaviva exhibits aromas of black currants, blackberries, and loads of grilled oak spices. Cassis, assorted dark fruits, and layers of creamy wood flavors are found in this full-bodied and superbly concentrated wine. It is opulent, complex, intense, and loaded with ripe, round tannins. Projected maturity: 2003-2012+. 91 points. Pierre Rovani, Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
6 bottles per lot
Maipo Valley. Estate-bottled: Concha y Toro/Rothschild
Tasting note: Almaviva, the joint venture between Mouton-Rothschild's Baroness Philippine de Rothschild and Chile's Concha y Toro has fashioned a worthy successor to their vaunted 1996 (rated a 92 by Robert Parker in The Wine Advocate's Issue 122). The dark ruby-colored 1997 Almaviva exhibits aromas of black currants, blackberries, and loads of grilled oak spices. Cassis, assorted dark fruits, and layers of creamy wood flavors are found in this full-bodied and superbly concentrated wine. It is opulent, complex, intense, and loaded with ripe, round tannins. Projected maturity: 2003-2012+. 91 points. Pierre Rovani, Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
6 bottles per lot
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