For your consideration is an exceptionally rare, museum-quality empty historic wine bottle: a 1916 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California. This bottle represents an extraordinary piece of pre-Prohibition American viticulture history.

This specific bottle features unmatched provenance, having been sold as part of the famous Heublein Premiere National Auction of Rare Wines (indicated by the distinct lower catalog label and the original lot tracking label "671/672" on the shoulder.

The reverse of the bottle boasts an intact, original green U.S. Internal Revenue 2-Cent "Wines" Series of 1914 tax stamp, anchoring its historical authenticity. The bottle retains its original dry, uncleaned surfaces, preserving a century of authentic cellar patina, dust, and character. Perfect for high-end hospitality display, serious wine cellars, or historical collections.

Origin: Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA.

Age: Vintaged in 1916 (110 years old).

Material: Hand-blown or early machine-molded amber-amber/brown glass with a deep push-up (punt) base.

Condition: Excellent Historical Condition. Empty bottle with no cork or liquid content. The main paper label, Heublein auction label, and U.S. revenue stamp are remarkably intact with expected age-toning, light scuffing, and minor edge wear. The glass body exhibits authentic cellar dust and a dry, original surface patina. No chips, cracks, or structural compromises to the glass noted.

Literature & Reference Source

• Book Title: Premiere National Auction of Rare Wines (Volume 8)

• Author/Publisher: Heublein, Inc.

• Page Number Reference: Page 74 (Note: Beaulieu Vineyard historic pre-Prohibition back-vintages, specifically Rutherford Cabernets, are extensively cataloged across Volumes 5–11 of the official Heublein rare wine auction registries).

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**As with all museum-quality vintage ephemera and historic cellar glass, this item is sold strictly as-found, as-described, and as-photographed. We maintain a policy of leaving all original surfaces, cellar dust, and historical paper wear completely untouched to preserve maximum investment value for the collector. Please review all high-resolution images carefully to anchor your own final evaluation before bidding.**

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