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The Spring 2018 Distinguished Cellar Auction
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Estimate: $1,300
Upper shoulder, lightly scuffed capsule, lightly scuffed, lightly bin soiled, nicked and very lightly wine stained labels.
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"These notes emerged not from the vertical tasting held in Baltimore, but rather from two bottles purchased off the wine list at Washington, DC's Lion d'Or restaurant. This legendary wine was spectacular, clearly justifying its reputation. The two bottles were equal in quality, although one was slightly sweeter in the mid-palate. Both displayed a deep, garnet, nearly opaque color, with a huge bouquet of jammy, tobacco, cedary, oriental spice-scented, fruity flavors. What makes this wine so remarkable is that at age forty-two it still possesses an extraordinary amount of sweet fruit. Voluptuous and intense, with gobs of chewy fruit, this is a magnificent California Cabernet that has stood the test of time better than most Bordeaux. Amazing!"
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"These notes emerged not from the vertical tasting held in Baltimore, but rather from two bottles purchased off the wine list at Washington, DC's Lion d'Or restaurant. This legendary wine was spectacular, clearly justifying its reputation. The two bottles were equal in quality, although one was slightly sweeter in the mid-palate. Both displayed a deep, garnet, nearly opaque color, with a huge bouquet of jammy, tobacco, cedary, oriental spice-scented, fruity flavors. What makes this wine so remarkable is that at age forty-two it still possesses an extraordinary amount of sweet fruit. Voluptuous and intense, with gobs of chewy fruit, this is a magnificent California Cabernet that has stood the test of time better than most Bordeaux. Amazing!"
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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 most prestigious wine region, celebrated worldwide for opulent, structured Cabernet Sauvignon. Diverse soils and mountain-to-valley-floor sites yield wines of remarkable ripeness, power and longevity.
A benchmark Napa AVA known for structured Cabernet with a signature 'Rutherford dust' - a fine, dusty tannin - and classic cassis fruit.
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.