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The December 2012 Internet-Only Auction Part 3
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Lot 1221
Estimate: $47
High shoulder, lightly wine stained capsule, lightly scuffed and lightly bin soiled label, sign of slight past seepage.
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90JG
"The 1973 Spring Mountain cabernet is a step up from the laid back 1977, as it offers better structural integrity and more complexity. The fine nose jumps from the glass in a complex blend of mint, dark berries, cassis, chipotle peppers, nutskins, lovely soil tones and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, complex and very well-balanced, with a fine core, still a bit of tannin perking up the finish and fine length and grip. This is a lovely example of the fine 1973 vintage, with plenty of life still in it."
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"The 1973 Spring Mountain cabernet is a step up from the laid back 1977, as it offers better structural integrity and more complexity. The fine nose jumps from the glass in a complex blend of mint, dark berries, cassis, chipotle peppers, nutskins, lovely soil tones and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, complex and very well-balanced, with a fine core, still a bit of tannin perking up the finish and fine length and grip. This is a lovely example of the fine 1973 vintage, with plenty of life still in it."
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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.
The world's most planted premium red grape, yielding deeply colored, tannic and structured wines with cassis, cedar and graphite notes. Firm tannins and acidity make it exceptionally age-worthy, whether as a varietal or the backbone of a Bordeaux blend.