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The October 2012 Internet-Only Auction Part 1
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Lot 1277
Estimate: $310
Very lightly bin soiled labels, one nicked at edge.
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96 ¡ 92
96 WS "A gorgeous wine, ripe, smooth and harmonious, rich and spicy, with tiers of currant, vanilla, cassis and black cherry flavors woven together. Long, thick, persistent finish gushes with flavor. Plenty of smooth, ripe tannins add to its plush backbone." 92 RP ...classic as well as a pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignonâs creme de cassis, tobacco, cedary character. Expressive, rich, medium to full-bodied flavors, terrific ripeness...
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96 WS "A gorgeous wine, ripe, smooth and harmonious, rich and spicy, with tiers of currant, vanilla, cassis and black cherry flavors woven together. Long, thick, persistent finish gushes with flavor. Plenty of smooth, ripe tannins add to its plush backbone." 92 RP ...classic as well as a pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignonâs creme de cassis, tobacco, cedary character. Expressive, rich, medium to full-bodied flavors, terrific ripeness...
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The fourth-largest wine producer in the world, led by California. American fine wine is defined by ripe, expressive fruit and a spirit of innovation, with Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon among the most sought-after wines globally.
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St. Helena is a warm valley-floor sub-AVA in Napa Valley, California, producing rich, ripe and generously fruited Cabernet Sauvignon of supple tannins, plush texture and classic Napa structure.
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