1998 Vendimia Seleccionada
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The blockbuster 1998 Vendimia Seleccionada boasts an opaque purple color as well as huge, full-bodied flavors of sweet creme de cassis, blackberries, licorice, creosote, new saddle leather, and spicy oak. Layered and seamless, with a tremendous finish, it will last for 15-20 years. Importer: a Christopher Cannan Selection, various American importers including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300 and Diamond Wine Merchants, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 567-9897
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Full deep ruby. Liqueur-like aromas of blackberry, violet and roasted oak; began slightly porty but seemed to grow fresher with aeration. Very rich, lush and deep, with dark berry flavors complicated by mineral, lead pencil and dark chocolate notes. Mouthfilling and complex. Finishes with big, layered tannins and terrific persistence.