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The June 2013 Internet Catalogue Auction
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Lot 210
Estimate: $2,500
1 nicked, 2 marked, 5 lightly damp stained, and 7 very lightly bin soiled labels.
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19.5JR
"Dark ruby. So complex, layered, rich and spicy. More complete than the 1989 and 1990 vintages in this tasting. Fresh finish. No dried fruit on the finish. Very complete and fine. Zest and ripeness. Approachable but not yet fully evolved. A very good bottle . . ."
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Red
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"Dark ruby. So complex, layered, rich and spicy. More complete than the 1989 and 1990 vintages in this tasting. Fresh finish. No dried fruit on the finish. Very complete and fine. Zest and ripeness. Approachable but not yet fully evolved. A very good bottle . . ."
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