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The Fall 2012 Internet Only Auction
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Lot 20
Estimate: $4,500
One base neck, six top shoulder, two high shoulder, two upper shoulder, one mid shoulder, five lightly corroded capsules, one cut and removed below annulus, one slightly recessed cork, lightly bin soiled labels, one tattered and heavily mold stained, seven lightly torn, two heavily torn, and eight damp stained labels, four signs of past seepage.
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"Firm and moderately flavorful, with crisp cherry and plum notes accented by cola and leather. Nicely mature . . ."
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