(Vega Sicilia "Alion") Thursday SPECIAL - Alion Dear Friends, Lots of interesting treasures here in Europe and most of the vintners are more nervous than they let on. Without the American presence (due to dollar values), there is a huge gap to fill. Yes, the Far East, Russia and emerging nations will take as much Bordeaux, Burgundy and other famous names you can throw at them, but what about everything else? That is where things get interesting. Who is going to take all the Languedoc and Rhone wine sitting around? What about the lesser Bordeaux that the US and UK market take piles of? It’s not going to be the US for the present time so the vintners are stuck in a dilemma. Lower prices and sell their wares or wait it out and hope other markets will emerge. It is a conundrum and they don’t’ have long to wait - the next vintage is just around the corner... With that in mind, pounding the pavement can still bring the best rewards and this find was like opening Pandora's box. Here is a beautiful parcel of Alion at about the same price as original release (when the dollar was actually worth more than the Euro). Both vintages are near peak and ready to enjoy. Most prefer the 1999 at this stage but the 2000 may still have its day with another few years in bottle. Both have been perfectly cellared and never moved since release - they are in library release condition: 2000 Vega Sicilia “Alion” STRICT LIMIT 6/person ” 1999 Vega Sicilia “Alion” (IWC90+) STRICT LIMIT 6/person ” Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA Spain6220 Spain6230
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