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Distinguished Cellar Series: Midwest Gentlemanâs No Reserve Auction
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Lot 765
Estimate: $190
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"The 2005 Estate Cuvee State Lane Vineyard, which is a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, spent 20 months in 100% new oak. There are 800 cases. The wine comes across as very Pauillac-like, with notes of cedar wood, crĂšme de cassis, licorice and graphite. It is still opaque purple, full-bodied, pure, richly textured and impressive. Itâs accessible and drinking well already, but promises to evolve . . ."
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"The 2005 Estate Cuvee State Lane Vineyard, which is a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, spent 20 months in 100% new oak. There are 800 cases. The wine comes across as very Pauillac-like, with notes of cedar wood, crĂšme de cassis, licorice and graphite. It is still opaque purple, full-bodied, pure, richly textured and impressive. Itâs accessible and drinking well already, but promises to evolve . . ."
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