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The November 2019 Auction: Part 2

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Auction Ends: 11/14/2019 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #778. Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Martha's Vineyard 1979

Description: Consists of 3 Bottles, 0.75L
Score: 94 JG.
"I cannot recall the 1979 Martha’s Vineyard having a great reputation- which is perfectly understandable, given that it came hard on the heels of the celestial 1978, which is surely one of the greatest vintages of Martha’s Vineyard ever produced- but this is a great wine and one of the great “sleeper” vintages from the decade of the 1970s. The deep, complex and utterly classic nose soars from the glass in a fully mature mélange of red and black cherries, cigar smoke, a touch of petroleum jelly, a beautiful base of Martha’s soil, fresh herbs, nutty overtones and just a touch of cedary wood. On the palate the wine is deep, pure and full-bodied, with lovely plushness on the attack, a sappy core of fruit, a fine signature of soil, melting tannins and absolutely stunning length and grip on the classic finish. A beautiful, beautiful vintage of Martha’s Vineyard and one of my absolute favorites for current drinking." John Gilman, View From the Cellar, May/Jun 2011, Issue #33
Provenance: The Lapin Cellar
Notes: Base neck, very lightly scuffed labels. #34187, #34188, #34196.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $950

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