The August 2022 Auction: Part 1
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Estimate: $300
1 Nicked label.
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"This is a muscular wine with a velvety backdropâclassic for the vintage and appellation. Silky tannins glide across a foundation of turned earth, crushed rock, clove and tobacco. The wine is hugely structured and grand. Dark plum, cherry and mocha flavors round out the profile."
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"This is a muscular wine with a velvety backdropâclassic for the vintage and appellation. Silky tannins glide across a foundation of turned earth, crushed rock, clove and tobacco. The wine is hugely structured and grand. Dark plum, cherry and mocha flavors round out the profile."
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