September 2023 Auction

Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 St Helena, California 5x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from the St Helena sub-region of California's renowned Napa Valley: typically aged for 21 months in 55% new oak barrels.

A blend of 95%+ Cabernet Sauvignon with Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc from the Spottswoode Estate Vineyard.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 5 bottles applied to this lot.

Bodegas De José Pemartin Garcia Raya 'Rare Solera 1914' Amoroso Cream Sherry 2x75cl

Amoroso cream sherry drawn from a solera system established in 1914. 

Cream sherry is a sweetened blend of dry wine such as Oloroso with naturally sweet Pedro Ximénez, Moscatel or Amontillado sherries.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Bouchard Aine & Fils Cuvee Docteur-Peste 1976 Corton Grand Cru / Hospices De Beaune 148cl

Hospices de Civiles de Beaune is a former charitable almshouse founded in 1443 in the town of Beaune. It is now a modern hospital, with the original buildings serving as a museum.

Since 1859, a charity wine auction has raised funds for the hospital with the wines produced being released under the Hospice's umbrella label.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Bouchard Père & Fils 'Vigne de L'Enfant Jésus' 2015 Beaune-Greves 1er-Cru 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from a single 4 hectare vineyard in the Premier Cru Burgundian appellation of Beaune-Greves,

The legendary Vigne De L'Enfant Jesus is 100% Pinot Noir; matured in French Oak barrels for 12-14 months.

Founded in 1731, Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most renowned wine-merchant houses also known as negociants. 

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

Bodegas De José Pemartin Garcia Raya 'Rare Solera 1914' Amoroso Cream Sherry 2x75cl

Amoroso cream sherry drawn from a solera system established in 1914. 

Cream sherry is a sweetened blend of dry wine such as Oloroso with naturally sweet Pedro Ximénez, Moscatel or Amontillado sherries.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Bodegas De José Pemartin Garcia Raya 'Rare Solera 1914' Amoroso Cream Sherry 2x75cl

Amoroso cream sherry drawn from a solera system established in 1914. 

Cream sherry is a sweetened blend of dry wine such as Oloroso with naturally sweet Pedro Ximénez, Moscatel or Amontillado sherries.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Bodegas De José Pemartin Garcia Raya 'Rare Solera 1914' Amoroso Cream Sherry 2x75cl

Amoroso cream sherry drawn from a solera system established in 1914. 

Cream sherry is a sweetened blend of dry wine such as Oloroso with naturally sweet Pedro Ximénez, Moscatel or Amontillado sherries.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Bernard Chouet 'Les Narvaux' 1982 Meursault 11x75cl

Chardonnay from the single vineyard of Les Narvaux, in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Meursault.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 11 bottles applied to this lot.

Bollinger 2002 Vintage Champagne / James Bond 007

A limited edition 2002 vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger.

Released to celebrate the historic partnership between Bollinger and 007 on the 50th anniversary of 007’s appearance on screen. Presented in a box inspired by the shape of a Walther PPK silencer which opens by aligning the three figures 007.

Founded in 1829, Bollinger is one of the last independent Champagne houses. The house continues to be run by members of the Bollinger family to this day. The House’s 178 hectares are planted with 85% of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vines, the majority of which are Pinot Noir which is dominant in their wines. 

Beaulieu Vineyard 'Tapestry' Reserve 1997 Napa Valley 5x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from California's renowned Napa Valley: typically aged for approximately 19 months in 60% new French oak. 

Tapestry is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance blended with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot - newer vintages also see the inclusion of Malbec. 

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 5 bottles applied to this lot.

Burgess 'Vintage Selection' Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 Napa Valley 5x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from California's renowned Napa Valley.

Located on the slopes of Howell Mountain, the family owned and operate Burgess Cellars has been producing classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon since it was founded in 1972 by Tom Burgess.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 5 bottles applied to this lot.

Bodegas De José Pemartin Garcia Raya 'Rare Solera 1914' Amoroso Cream Sherry

Amoroso cream sherry drawn from a solera system established in 1914. 

Cream sherry is a sweetened blend of dry wine such as Oloroso with naturally sweet Pedro Ximénez, Moscatel or Amontillado sherries.

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 Alexander Valley 2x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon from the Alexander Valley AVA of Sonoma County, California; Matured for an extended period in 50% new oak barrels from Silver Oak's very own American oak cooperage.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Bollinger \"Grande Année\" Brut 2000 Vintage Champagne

2000 vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger. Made from grapes sourced exclusively from Grand-Cru and Premier-Cru vineyards.

Founded in 1829, Bollinger is one of the last independent Champagne houses. The house continues to be run by members of the Bollinger family to this day. The House’s 178 hectares are planted with 85% of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vines, the majority of which are Pinot Noir which is dominant in their wines. 

By Farr Shiraz 2006 Geelong 2x75cl

Wine by Farr is a wine producer based in Bannockburn, in the cool and dry Moorabool Valley in the Geelong subregion of Victoria, Australia.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Yalumba 'FDR1A' 2000s Barossa Valley 6x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz blend from the Eden Valley in South Australia; matured in French oak barrels for 15 months.

This lot contains 5x 2004 and 1x 2006 vintage. 

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

Stag's Leap 'S.L.V' Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 Napa Valley

Single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley.

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars is one of California's great iconic wineries.  The winery came first to international attention and acclaim when its 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon was ranked in 1st place by leading French wine experts following a blind tasting of top French and Californian wines - The Judgement Of Paris.

San Felice 'Il Grigio' 2011 Chianti Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 5x75cl

Sangiovese dominant blend from the famed Chianti Classico in the heartland of Tuscany, renowned as the original area of Chianti - and, since 1924, identified as such by the stamp of a black rooster on gold.

Chianti Classico wines must contain a minimum of 80% of Sangiovese. The remainder can be made from native grapes such as Canaiolo or Colorino, as well as international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Wines made only from Sangiovese have been permitted since 1996.

Gran Selezione classed wines (only found in Chianti Classico) must be made from 100% estate grown grapes, with at least 30 months of ageing in oak barrels.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 5 bottles applied to this lot.

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley; Matured for an extended period in 50% new oak barrels from Silver Oak's very own American oak cooperage.

Burgess 'Vintage Selection' Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Napa Valley 6x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from California's renowned Napa Valley.

Located on the slopes of Howell Mountain, the family owned and operate Burgess Cellars has been producing classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon since it was founded in 1972 by Tom Burgess.

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

Bodegas y Viñedos 'Alión' 1992 Ribera Del Duero Reserva

100% Tempranillo (Tinto Fino) from the northern Spanish DO Ribera Del Duero; Matured in 100% new French Oak barrels for 12-14 months.

Alión was established in 1986 and was acquired in 1992 by the owners of the famed Vega Sicilia, the Álvarez family.

Santa Rita 'Reserva' Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Maipo Valley 4x75cl

Estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile's famed Maipo Valley: matured for up to 8 months in American oak barrels. 

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

Santa Cristina Vin Santo 2018 Valdichiana, Tuscany 6x37.5cl

Vin Santo is a historic Tuscan sweet wine. The grapes are left to dry for months, as tradition dictates, then gently pressed.

Fermentation and ageing take place over a period of at least 2 years in small oak casks resulting in a dessert wine with natural residual sugars.

Please note that a shipping charge for 3 bottles applies to this lot.

Stag's Leap 'Artemis' Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley.

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars is one of California's great iconic wineries.  The winery came first to international attention and acclaim when its 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon was ranked in 1st place by leading French wine experts following a blind tasting of top French and Californian wines - The Judgement Of Paris.

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 Napa Valley 

Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley; Matured for an extended period in 50% new oak barrels from Silver Oak's very own American oak cooperage.

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Napa Valley 

Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley; Matured for an extended period in 50% new oak barrels from Silver Oak's very own American oak cooperage.

St Hallett Old Block Shiraz 2000s Barossa Valley 2x75cl

Old-vine Shiraz from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia.

Old Block was first made in 1980 from the St Hallett Old Block vineyard. To qualify for the Old Block Shiraz, the vineyards must be planted on their own rootstock and be more than 50 years of age. The oldest vineyard used to create this wine was planted in 1856 whilst the youngest 1963.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Berry Bros & Rudd Own Selection 1970 Vintage Port

The 1970 Port Vintage was universally declared as a vintage of outstanding quality. Ideal growing conditions produced what is now a classic, outstanding vintage.

The 1970 port wines have great balance, good structure, and will age superbly for decades to come.

St Hallett 'Old Block' Shiraz 1997 Barossa Valley 2x75cl

Old-vine Shiraz from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia.

Old Block was first made in 1980 from the St Hallett Old Block vineyard. To qualify for the Old Block Shiraz, the vineyards must be planted on their own rootstock and be more than 50 years of age. The oldest vineyard used to create this wine was planted in 1856 whilst the youngest 1963.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Schramsberg Blanc-De-Noirs Brut 1990 Napa Valley

1990 vintage sparkling made from a blend of Pinot Noir with a small amount of Chardonnay from California's renowned Napa Valley and Schramsberg Vineyards estate. Made in the style - and same, traditional process (Méthode Traditionelle)- of Champagne, from France.

Blanc-De-Noirs wines are typically produced exclusively from red grapes- nearly always Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier.

Smith Woodhouse & Co. 1983 Vintage Port

The small Port house of Smith Woodhouse & Co. was founded in 1784 by Christopher Smith M.P. and Lord Mayor of London. Their small 5-hectare vineyard is located in the heart of the sheltered Rio Torto Valley. Today the company is part of the Symington family of ports who also own iconic port houses such as; Graham's, Cockburn's, Dow's and Warre's & co.

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.

1983 Vintage, Bottled 1985.

Château Gruaud-Larose 'Sarget De Gruaud-Larose'' 1992 St-Julien 3x75cl / Cordier

Named after one of the families who previously owned the estate, Sarget De Gruaud-Larose is the second wine from the 2nd-Growth (2eme-Cru) Saint-Julien estate, Château Gruaud-Larose.

Sarget is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and smaller volumes of Petit Verdot; matured in French Oak barrels for 12-24 months in approximately a combination of new and used French oak. 

This is a bottling by the historic French négociants, Cordier. 

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