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The November 2012 Internet-Only Auction Part 2
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Lot 1618
Estimate: $40
Very top shoulder.
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Reviews
JG
"The 1978 Rutherford Hill cabernet sauvignon is a very nice wine that has been fully mature for decades, but shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. The ripe and succulent nose offers up a mix of black cherries, a touch of chocolate, cigar smoke, residual notes of bell pepper, a nice touch of soil and a topnote of fresh herbs. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, complex and classy, with fairly gentle structure, but sneaky length and grip on the velvety finish . . . . it is a very well-made wine that continues to drink very well indeed. Good juice."
Region
Red
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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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