{"id":22929,"date":"2023-06-15T07:27:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T11:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifintechworld.com\/investing\/virginia-cabernet-to-1150-port-wines-so-good-theyre-collectible\/"},"modified":"2023-06-15T07:27:02","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T11:27:02","slug":"virginia-cabernet-to-1150-port-wines-so-good-theyre-collectible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ifintechworld.com\/?p=22929","title":{"rendered":"Virginia Cabernet to $1,150 Port\u2014Wines so Good They\u2019re Collectible"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The number of wine expressions and styles that exist and continue to debut seems to multiply by the day. Some are inexpensive bottles that are ideal for everyday drinking, while others are four-figure finds\u2014special occasion indulgences, yes, and hopefully enjoyable, too. Collector-worthy, however, they\u2019re likely not.<\/p>\n

Only a rare few wines truly qualify as collectible, according to well-versed sommeliers who traverse the circles of high-end drinking.<\/p>\n

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According to David Smith, the sommelier and general manager of ANA Wine & Spirits in Manhattan\u2019s Hudson Yards, the cost does not define the collectability level of a wine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe price is not really the biggest part of a wine although it is linked to social status,\u201d he says. \u201cIt is the difficulty in sourcing the wine that makes it a true collector\u2019s item.\u201d<\/p>\n

Possibilities include wines produced in very limited quantities and exceptional vintages that are allocated for regular customers of the winery or wine store.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re sold in advance and don\u2019t really hit retail,\u201d Smith says. \u201cThey\u2019re an asset in the way that art is, common in auctions and often never drunk\u2014rather, they\u2019re stored safely away.\u201d<\/p>\n

The treasure map of rare bottles for oenophiles changes year to year, he says. Below is the latest lineup of these sought-after expressions.<\/p>\n

Veuve Cliquot La Grande Dame 2015, <\/strong>US$210<\/p>\n

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Translated as \u201cThe Great Lady,\u201d La Grande Dame was created in honor of Madame Clicquot, who ran the champagne house after her husband passed away. It\u2019s meant to respect her inclination toward Pinot Noir, a grape that comprises around 90% of the expression using historical grand crus. The latest iteration is the 24th vintage and timed to the 250th anniversary of Veuve Clicquot. Effervescent and fresh, the wine is a crowd-pleaser that\u2019s reminiscent of nuts and buttered toast. It\u2019s housed in six different boxes designed by the renowned Italian ceramicist Paola Paronetto.<\/p>\n

Verite Wine Trio, <\/strong>US$1,440<\/p>\n

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Produced in California\u2019s Sonoma County, Verite\u2019s Bordeaux-style blends are luscious reds with an intense, multilayered flavor profile that unfolds slowly with each sip. The fruit-forward La Muse is inspired by Pomerol wines and comprises primarily merlot grapes. La Joie is heavy on Cabernet Sauvignon and demands aging. Le Desir, with its deep purple hue, is aromatic and elegant. The three wines are wine critic favorites and often score 100 points.<\/p>\n

Beaulieu Vineyard 2016 Rutherford Napa Valley Rarity, <\/strong>US$1,200<\/p>\n

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Hailing from Napa Valley in California, this wine is the sixth vintage produced since it debuted in 1968 and only available in a Magnum size. It\u2019s from the prestigious Beaulieu Vineyard label and crafted with Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from the highest quality vineyard blocks in the Rutherford Valley. With its aromas of ripe berries and violets, the wine unleashes a burst of flavors ranging from freshly roasted coffee to licorice to dark chocolate.<\/p>\n

Taylor Fladgate VVOP,<\/strong> US$1,150<\/p>\n

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From the familiar Taylor Fladgate port, produced in Porto, Portugal, this is the brand\u2019s oldest expression to date. Crafted with wines from different centuries that have aged in its cellars in oak flasks, it has a thick texture and a taste that evokes burnt vanilla, toasted nuts, dried fruits, and sweet marzipan. The mouthfeel lingers well after the wine has been drunk.<\/p>\n

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RdV Vineyard Lost Mountain<\/strong>, US$250<\/p>\n

A Virginia wine may seem like a surprising choice as a collector\u2019s bottle, but RdV\u2019s Lost Mountain is worthy of the claim. The 2019 vintage is a Cabernet Sauvignon heavy blend with tastes of concentrated berries that become more pronounced as the expression opens. It also has tannins that are sweet but elegant at the same time.<\/p>\n

2018 Penfolds Grange<\/strong>, US$850<\/p>\n

New World wines don\u2019t get any more collectible than Penfolds Grange, produced in South Australia and named a heritage icon from the region. Grange expressions tend to earn 100 points from wine critics year after year. The 2018 vintage of 97% Shiraz grapes bursts with berry aromas and notes and also has hints of licorice and chocolate. It\u2019s bold with a distinct taste.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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