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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 #786. Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 1979

Description: Consists of 1 Bottle, 0.75L
Score: 94 RJW.
"Bricking dark red violet color; eucalyptus, menthol, cassis nose; tasty, rich but balanced, maturing but still quite youthful, cassis, eucalyptus palate with firm sweet tannins . . . . 88.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5.5% Merlot, 5.6% Cabernet Franc; 59% from To Kalon Vineyard; 24 months in French barriques, 87% new; alcohol 12.9%." Richard Jennings, RJonWine.com, 4/7/2011
Provenance: The Lapin Cellar
Notes: Base neck, very lightly scuffed, 1 nicked capsule, very lightly scuffed, very lightly damp stained, very lightly bin soiled, very lightly mold stained, nicked label.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $95

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