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Vega Sicilia Unico 2004 . 4owc. Bottle (12). ... (Total: 12 Btls. )
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Vega Sicilia Unico 20044owc
Bottle (12)
"Moving on to the big guns, the 2004 Unico is truly spectacular, in line with the 1970 and 1994. It’s a blend of 87% Tempranillo and 13% Cabernet Sauvignon. Unico has a unique long aging, in the case of the 2004, 15 months in 20,000-liter vats, 25 month in new barrels, 17 months in used barrels and a further 26 months in the big oak vats. It has complex notes of tobacco, cedar wood and blackberries, and shows very good balance between power and elegance as well as perfect ripeness. It has a similar profile to the 1994, but there’s ten years difference in experience and technical knowledge. There is nuance; there is detail, filigree, balance, harmony and complexity. There is a fine texture. In short, it is a great, world-class wine, a superb vintage for Unico. 87,500 bottles, 2,229 magnums, 150 double magnums and 5 Imperials were filled with this extraordinary wine. This is approachable now, but it’s a shame to drink so soon. It will age for a very long time, as it has the balance and harmony to do so, and it will develop more complexity with time." (97 pts. Luis Gutierrez, Wine Advocate #214, Aug. 2014)
"The 2004 Único magnum was a revelation. It's very fine, elegant and balanced, starting to show more tertiary notes and the Vega Sicilia perfume. It's medium to full-bodied with a fine thread and very good balance. You can drink this now, but it should go on for decades. This contains as much as 13% Cabernet Sauvignon." 98 pts. Luis Gutierrez, Wine Advocate, Jan 2023)
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2016 December 9 - 10 Fine & Rare Wine Signature Auction - Beverly Hills #5292 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2016
9th-10th
Friday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
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