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2018 Alvear La Raya Palacio Quemado

Light label condition issue

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased upon release; Consignor is original owner

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

94Vinous / IWC

Intensely perfumed, mineral-driven red and blue fruit, potpourri and incense scents show excellent clarity and spicy lift. Palate-staining raspberry, boysenberry, spicecake and floral pastille flavors deepen steadily through the back half. Manages to come off powerful as well as lithe and shows no rough edges. Finishes smooth and extremely long, featuring sneaky tannins and lingering red fruit, mineral and floral notes.

91James Suckling

A spicy nose of black cherries, grilled herbs, peppercorns and cloves. Full-bodied with fine tannins. Sleek, savory and juicy with a spicy finish.

15.5Jancis Robinson

Very ripe nose: prunes, carob and chocolate. On the palate, it has tamed tannins over a warming pungent sensation. Plenty of concentration and power.

PRODUCER

Alvear

Alvear is near Cordoba, in south central Spain. It is owned and operated by the Alvear family, a family that has been prominent in the region since the 17th century. The family has been making wine throughout its history. The primary grape in the Sierra de Montilla y Montes appellation is the Pedro Ximenez, a white grape thought to have originated in the Rhine River region. It is used for Alvear’s numerous Sherry and other dessert wines. Alvear also makes wines from grapes grown in vineyards elsewhere in Spain, including Ribera del Guadiana. From other regions the estate makes Tempranillo, and blends of Syrah and Garancha.

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2018 Alvear La Raya Palacio Quemado