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The April 2020 Auction: Part 3

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Auction Ends: 4/16/2020 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #376. Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 1999

Description: Consists of 4 Bottles, 0.75L
Score: 93+ JG.
"The 1999 Monte Bello is a classic vintage of this superb cabernet sauvignon, with a deep and nascently complex personality, plenty of structure and superb balance for long-term cellaring. The deep and classic nose wafts from the glass in a blend of cassis, cigar smoke, stony soil tones, a discreet and youthful touch of sweet bell pepper, tobacco leaf and a lovely framing of American oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, tightly-knit and sweet to the core, with ripe tannins, outstanding focus and grip, ripe tannins and a very long, perfectly balanced and superb finish. All this excellent vintage of Monte Bello needs is a bit more time." John Gilman, View From the Cellar, Jul/Aug 2014, Issue #52
Provenance: The Colonnade Cellar
Notes: Base neck, 1 heavily wrinkled capsule, lightly scuffed labels.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $600

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