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The March 2020 Auction: Part 4

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Auction Ends: 3/26/2020 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #554. Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate 1978

Description: Consists of 1 Bottle, 0.75L
Score: 95 JCL.
"A gorgeous Montelena with layers of dried berries, sweet spices, and roasted herbs. The elements have woven together over time in bottle, becoming seamless and fine with supple tannins as its backbone. Long finish. Still at its peak." Jeannie Cho Lee MW, www.JeannieChoLee.com, Nov 2015
Provenance: The Margolari Cellar
Notes: Very top shoulder, nicked, very lightly damp stained label. Centennial.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $225

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