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The August 2017 Distinguished Cellar Auction, Part I
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Estimate: $130
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". . . the vines were planted in 1886, according to Officer; includes 6% Grand Noir: Inky purple. Explosively fragrant aromas of candied blackberry and blueberry, with seductive incense and spice accents along with notes of vanilla bean, lavender, black pepper and licorice pastille. Offers a stunning display of black and blue fruits on the palate, with noteworthy concentration and purity of flavor. At once chewy and velvety, with lush, harmonious tannins that fade into the fruit on the floral-accented finish."
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". . . the vines were planted in 1886, according to Officer; includes 6% Grand Noir: Inky purple. Explosively fragrant aromas of candied blackberry and blueberry, with seductive incense and spice accents along with notes of vanilla bean, lavender, black pepper and licorice pastille. Offers a stunning display of black and blue fruits on the palate, with noteworthy concentration and purity of flavor. At once chewy and velvety, with lush, harmonious tannins that fade into the fruit on the floral-accented finish."
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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.
California's heritage red, producing bold, brambly, high-alcohol wines of jammy dark fruit and spice, often from old vines.