September 2023 Auction

Graham's 1977 Vintage Port 12x75cl

1977 Vintage Port from the house of Graham's. Bottled in 1979.

Vintage Port is a specific style of Ruby Port which is made only in exceptional years and from the ripest grapes. The fermented wine is fortified before being aged for 2 years in massive oak vats which preserve the ripe fruit character. Upon bottling, the wines continue to age and can reward patient maturation for many decades.

Graham’s, one of the most famous names in the Port trade, was established in 1820 by William and John Graham. Today Graham’s remains a family-owned firm after being acquired by the Symington family in 1970. 

These 12 bottles are presented in their original wooden case.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 12 bottles applied to this lot.

Torbreck 'RunRig' 1998 Barossa Valley 6x75cl

Northern-Rhone style blend of Shiraz and Viognier from the renowned Barossa valley in South Australia.

Torbreck, named after a forest in Scotland, was founded in 1994 by Dave Powell and has quickly become one of the most revered producers in Australia creating wines from some of the most renowned vineyards in the area. The first wine made under the Torbreck label was the 1995 RunRig, which was released in 1997.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Torbreck 'The Laird' 2006 Barossa Valley

Old vine, 100% Shiraz from the single vineyard of Gnadenfrei within South Australia's renowned Barossa Valley: matured for 48-58 months in oak barrels.

The Laird is produced from the 5 acre Gnadenfrei vineyard which was planted in 1958. Torbreck’s first harvest of Shiraz from this highly coveted plot came in 2005 and has since gained a reputation as one of the world’s great single vineyard Shiraz wines.

Torbreck, named after a forest in Scotland, was founded in 1994 by Dave Powell and has quickly become one of the most revered producers in Australia creating wines from some of the most renowned vineyards in the area. The first wine made under the Torbreck label was the 1995 RunRig, which was released in 1997.

Torbreck 'The Laird' 2006 Barossa Valley

Old vine, 100% Shiraz from the single vineyard of Gnadenfrei within South Australia's renowned Barossa Valley: matured for 48-58 months in oak barrels.

The Laird is produced from the 5 acre Gnadenfrei vineyard which was planted in 1958. Torbreck’s first harvest of Shiraz from this highly coveted plot came in 2005 and has since gained a reputation as one of the world’s great single vineyard Shiraz wines.

Torbreck, named after a forest in Scotland, was founded in 1994 by Dave Powell and has quickly become one of the most revered producers in Australia creating wines from some of the most renowned vineyards in the area. The first wine made under the Torbreck label was the 1995 RunRig, which was released in 1997.

Torbreck 'The Laird' 2006 Barossa Valley

Old vine, 100% Shiraz from the single vineyard of Gnadenfrei within South Australia's renowned Barossa Valley: matured for 48-58 months in oak barrels.

The Laird is produced from the 5 acre Gnadenfrei vineyard which was planted in 1958. Torbreck’s first harvest of Shiraz from this highly coveted plot came in 2005 and has since gained a reputation as one of the world’s great single vineyard Shiraz wines.

Torbreck, named after a forest in Scotland, was founded in 1994 by Dave Powell and has quickly become one of the most revered producers in Australia creating wines from some of the most renowned vineyards in the area. The first wine made under the Torbreck label was the 1995 RunRig, which was released in 1997.

The Standish Wine Company \"The Relic\" Shiraz-Viognier 2007 Barossa Valley 6x75cl

The Relic is a single vineyard, old vine Shiraz with very small amounts of Viognier from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia.

The Standish Wine Company was founded in 1999 by former Tordbreck winemaker, Dan Standish. The estate has quickly become well known for it's exceptional old vine Shiraz and Shiraz dominant blends. 

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 bottles applied to this lot

Gaja Sori San Lorenzo 1999 Langhe

Nebbiolo from the renowned Langhe subregion of Piedmont.

Gaja are one of the most renowned wine producers in Italy. Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja, the estate has since been owned and operated by five generations of the Gaja family.

This wine comes from the celebrated vineyard site of Sori San Lorenzo.

Tenuta San Guido 'Sassicaia' 1991 Bolgheri

Sassicaia is one of Italy's greatest and most iconic wines.  A \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and which pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.

The wine is a blend of approximately 80% Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc; Matured for 20-25 months in French Oak barriques.

Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz 2016 Barossa Valley 6x75cl

The pinnacle of Grant Burge's winemaking in the heart of the Barossa.

This Shiraz is made from century-old vines, and named after Grant Burge's grandfather who first brought his family to Australia

Please note that there will be a 6 bottle shipping charge applied to this lot.

Graham's 1977 Vintage Port 4x75cl

1977 Vintage Port from the house of Graham's. Bottled in 1979.

Vintage Port is a specific style of Ruby Port which is made only in exceptional years and from the ripest grapes. The fermented wine is fortified before being aged for 2 years in massive oak vats which preserve the ripe fruit character. Upon bottling, the wines continue to age and can reward patient maturation for many decades.

Graham’s, one of the most famous names in the Port trade, was established in 1820 by William and John Graham. Today Graham’s remains a family-owned firm after being acquired by the Symington family in 1970. 

These 4 bottles are presented in their original wooden case- originally intended for 12 bottles. 

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Torbreck The Factor 2006 Barossa 6x75cl

Single vineyard Shiraz with small amounts of the white wine grape Viognier from South Australia's renowned Barossa Valley: matured for 18 months in used French oak barrels. 

Torbreck, named after a forest in Scotland, was founded in 1994 by Dave Powell and has quickly become one of the most revered producers in Australia creating wines from some of the most renowned vineyards in the area. The first wine made under the Torbreck label was the 1995 RunRig, which was released in 1997.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Tolosa 'Hollister' Edna Ranch Pinot Noir 2017 Edna Valley, California 3x75cl

Single vineyard Pinot Noir the Edna Valley AVA within California's Central Coast: matured for 9 months in 25% new French oak barrels.  

Tolosa Winery was founded in 1988 in California's Edna Valley. Hollister is made from a plot of the same name with the Tolosa estate vineyard, Edna Ranch.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Tolosa 'Albatross Ridge Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2017 Carmel Valley, California 3x75cl

Single vineyard Pinot Noir the Carmel Valley AVA within California's Monterey County: matured for 9 months in 25% new French oak barrels. 

Tolosa Winery was founded in 1988 in California's Edna Valley. Their Albatross Ridge Vineyard is located 7 miles from the Pacific Ocean on a mountaintop.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Gagnard-Delagrange 'Morgeot' 1999 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er-Cru 6x75cl

Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Morgeot in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Torbreck The Factor 2006 Barossa 6x75cl

Single vineyard Shiraz with small amounts of the white wine grape Viognier from South Australia's renowned Barossa Valley: matured for 18 months in used French oak barrels. 

Torbreck, named after a forest in Scotland, was founded in 1994 by Dave Powell and has quickly become one of the most revered producers in Australia creating wines from some of the most renowned vineyards in the area. The first wine made under the Torbreck label was the 1995 RunRig, which was released in 1997.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Two Hands 'Zippy's Block' Shiraz 2008 Barossa Valley 6x75cl

Single vineyard Shiraz from 'Zippy's Block' within the Roennfeldt Road vineyard located in Australia's famed Barossa Valley just north of Adelaide: matured in used French oak for 18 months.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Tolosa 'Albatross Ridge Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2017 Carmel Valley, California 3x75cl

Single vineyard Pinot Noir the Carmel Valley AVA within California's Monterey County: matured for 9 months in 25% new French oak barrels. 

Tolosa Winery was founded in 1988 in California's Edna Valley. Their Albatross Ridge Vineyard is located 7 miles from the Pacific Ocean on a mountaintop.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Tolosa 'Hollister' Edna Ranch Pinot Noir 2017 Edna Valley, California 3x75cl

Single vineyard Pinot Noir the Edna Valley AVA within California's Central Coast: matured for 9 months in 25% new French oak barrels.  

Tolosa Winery was founded in 1988 in California's Edna Valley. Hollister is made from a plot of the same name with the Tolosa estate vineyard, Edna Ranch.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Graham's 1955 Vintage Port

An incredibly old 1955 vintage Port from the renowned house of Graham's. Bottled in 1957 in England.

Vintage Port is a specific style of Ruby Port which is made only in exceptional years and from the ripest grapes. The fermented wine is fortified before being aged for 2 years in massive oak vats which preserve the ripe fruit character. Upon bottling, the wines continue to age and can reward patient maturation for many decades.

Graham’s, one of the most famous names in the Port trade, was established in 1820 by William and John Graham. Today Graham’s remains a family-owned firm after being acquired by the Symington family in 1970. 

Tolosa 'Primera' Edna Ranch Pinot Noir 2016 Edna Valley, California 3x75cl

Single vineyard Pinot Noir the Edna Valley AVA within California's Central Coast: typically matured for 11 months in 30% new French oak barrels. 

Tolosa Winery was founded in 1988. Primera, the flagship wine from Tolosa, is made in very limited quantities from the estate vineyard, Edna Ranch. 

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Two Hands Barney's Block Shiraz 2008 Mclaren Vale 6x75cl

Two Hands was formed in 1999 by Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz, with the objective to produce the best Shiraz based wines of Australia.

The wine portfolio aims to exhibit the diversity of Australian Shiraz by sourcing grapes from mulitple region and producing wines that highlight the regional characteristics.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Taylor's Very Old 1965 Single Harvest Tawny Port

This extraordinary 1965 Taylor's Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port is part of a series of 50 year old, limited edition releases. It was bottled after a half-century of ageing.

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

Tawny Port is a particular style of Port in which the fortified wines are aged for a number of years in small oak casks.  This process of deliberate and careful oxidative maturation imparts typical characteristics of stewed fruits, nuts and leather.  The wines do not age or improve further upon bottling.

Tolosa 'Primera' Edna Ranch Pinot Noir 2016 Edna Valley, California 3x75cl

Single vineyard Pinot Noir the Edna Valley AVA within California's Central Coast: typically matured for 11 months in 30% new French oak barrels. 

Tolosa Winery was founded in 1988. Primera, the flagship wine from Tolosa, is made in very limited quantities from the estate vineyard, Edna Ranch. 

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Tenuta di Biserno 'Bibbona' 2007 Toscana 3x75cl

From the Tuscan (Toscana) wine-region of Italy, Bibbona, the flagship wine of Tenuta di Biserno, is traditionally made from a blend of equal parts from Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, with a small amount of Petit Verdot.

Matured for 15 months in 100% new French oak barrels. 

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Taylor's Very Old 1964 Single Harvest Tawny Port

This extraordinary 1964 Taylor's Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port is the first in a series of 50 year old, limited edition releases. It was bottled after a half-century of ageing.

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

Tawny Port is a particular style of Port in which the fortified wines are aged for a number of years in small oak casks.  This process of deliberate and careful oxidative maturation imparts typical characteristics of stewed fruits, nuts and leather.  The wines do not age or improve further upon bottling.

Taylor's Very Old 1970 Single Harvest Tawny Port

This extraordinary 1970 Taylor's Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port is the seventh in a series of 50 year old, limited edition releases. It was bottled after a half-century of ageing.

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

Tawny Port is a particular style of Port in which the fortified wines are aged for a number of years in small oak casks.  This process of deliberate and careful oxidative maturation imparts typical characteristics of stewed fruits, nuts and leather.  The wines do not age or improve further upon bottling.

Gianni Brunelli 2016 Brunello di Montalcino 3x75cl

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino.

Brunello di Montalcino is one of the great under-appreciated wines of Italy.  100% Sangiovese which undergoes an extended period of pre-fermentation maceration to extract maximum colour, flavour and tannins which affords the wine its ability to mature for long periods.  Brunello di Montalcino must be aged in oak - commonly Slavonian oak - for a minimum of 2 years, though traditionally winemakers would age their Brunellos in oak for at least 3 years prior to release.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Two Hands 'Zippy's Block' Shiraz 2007 Barossa Valley 4x75cl

Single vineyard Shiraz from 'Zippy's Block' within the Roennfeldt Road vineyard located in Australia's famed Barossa Valley just north of Adelaide: matured in used French oak for 18 months.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Taylor's Very Old 1967 Single Harvest Tawny Port

This extraordinary 1967 Taylor's Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port is part of a series of 50 year old, limited edition releases. It was bottled after a half-century of ageing.

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

Tawny Port is a particular style of Port in which the fortified wines are aged for a number of years in small oak casks.  This process of deliberate and careful oxidative maturation imparts typical characteristics of stewed fruits, nuts and leather.  The wines do not age or improve further upon bottling.

Taylor's Very Old 1971 Single Harvest Tawny Port

This extraordinary 1971 Taylor's Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port is the eighth in a series of 50 year old, limited edition releases. It was bottled after a half-century of ageing.

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

Tawny Port is a particular style of Port in which the fortified wines are aged for a number of years in small oak casks.  This process of deliberate and careful oxidative maturation imparts typical characteristics of stewed fruits, nuts and leather.  The wines do not age or improve further upon bottling.

Gould Campbell 1985 Vintage Port 3x75cl

Founded in 1797 by Irishman Garret Gould- who initially started trading as a Port shipper under the name Gould Brothers and Co, and acquired by the Symington family in 1970, Gould Campbell is an unusual Port house in that it doesn’t have Quintas (Vineyards) associated with it. It instead sources grapes from local farmers in the area around Pinhão and the Rio Torto in the heart of the Douro winemaking region

Vintage Port is a specific style of Ruby Port which is made only in exceptional years and from the ripest grapes.  The fermented wine is fortified before being aged for 2 years in massive oak vats which preserve the ripe fruit character.  Upon bottling, the wines continue to age and can reward patient maturation for many decades.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Taylor's Very Old 1969 Single Harvest Tawny Port

This extraordinary 1969 Taylor's Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port is the sixth in a series of 50 year old, limited edition releases. It was bottled after a half-century of ageing.

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

Tawny Port is a particular style of Port in which the fortified wines are aged for a number of years in small oak casks.  This process of deliberate and careful oxidative maturation imparts typical characteristics of stewed fruits, nuts and leather.  The wines do not age or improve further upon bottling.