The June 2017 Internet-Only Auction Part 3
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Lot 300
Estimate: $1,700
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94-95JS
“This is powerful and intense with lots of minerals, crushed stones and dark fruit. Dense and linear. Minerally and very energetic.”
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Red
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“This is powerful and intense with lots of minerals, crushed stones and dark fruit. Dense and linear. Minerally and very energetic.”
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