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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Guy Roulot 'Les Luchets' 1970 Meursault

Chardonnay from the single vineyard of Les Luchets within the iconic Burgundian appellation of Meursault.

Domaine Roulet was founded in 19830 by Guillaume Roulot. Guy Roulot was a legendary producer pioneering single-vineyard wines in Meursault. After the passing of Guy Roulot in 1982 the Domaine carried on with the help of three winemaker's until 1989 when it was taken over by his son, actor-winemaker Jean-Marc Roulot.

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.

Graham's Finest Reserve 1970 Vintage Port

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.

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.

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.

Groth Reesrve Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon from the Oakville AVA, located in California's renowned Napa Valley; Matured for around 22 months in oak barrels. 

Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is made from the finest lots of the vintage from the Reserve blocks on our Oakville Estate.

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.

Graham's 'Malvedos' 1979 Vintage Port

Single-estate vintage Port from Graham's famed vineyard at Quinta Dos Malvedos.

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. 

Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley.

Grgich Hills Estate is a historic fixture in Napa Valley, founded by Miljenko \"Mike\" Grgich in the Rutherford AVA in 1977. The winery produces an array of wines from five estate vineyards located throughout the valley.

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.

Yalumba The Octavius Shiraz 2004 Barossa Valley

Matured in Yalumba coopered oak octaves; the inspiration behind the name of this wine from Australia's famous Barossa Valley, located to the north of Adelaide.

Gibson Shiraz 2004 Barossa Valley 6x75cl

Shiraz from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia; Matured for undisclosed period in American- and French Oak barrels.

Gibson Wines was established in 1996 and is a family owned and run estate located in the small village of Light Pass at the Northern end of Barossa. 

These 6 bottles are presented in their original wooden case.

This wine is sold in-bond. Please read our In-Bond Wine Buying Guide prior to bidding.

Paitin 'Sorì Paitin' 2000 Barbaresco

Nebbiolo from the renowned Piedmont region of Italy. 

DOC Barbaresco is one of the great - yet largely unsung - wines of Italy.  Similar to it's more famous neighbour, Barolo; Barbaresco is made from Nebbiolo grapes and must be aged for a minimum of 26 months (at least 9 months in wooden barrels) prior to release.