The February 2014 Internet-Only Auction Part 3
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Lot 1316
Estimate: $150
Slightly recessed cork, nicked label.
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90RP
". . . The wine is superb, exhibiting far greater richness, intensity, and complexity than the shy, backward aromatics suggest. The youthful, opaque dark purple color is followed by a . . . pure, rich, intense wine with adequate acidity, moderate tannin, and layers of ripe, highly-extracted fruit in the finish. Although approachable, the 1987 is far from mature . . . . Nevertheless, it is an impressive Cabernet Sauvignon . . ."
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Red
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". . . The wine is superb, exhibiting far greater richness, intensity, and complexity than the shy, backward aromatics suggest. The youthful, opaque dark purple color is followed by a . . . pure, rich, intense wine with adequate acidity, moderate tannin, and layers of ripe, highly-extracted fruit in the finish. Although approachable, the 1987 is far from mature . . . . Nevertheless, it is an impressive Cabernet Sauvignon . . ."
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