September 2023 Auction

M.Chapoutier 'Monier De La Sizeranne' 2000 Hermitage 

Syrah from the iconic northern Rhône Valley appellation of Hermitage: matured for around 18 months in French oak with newer vintages seeing a portion matured in concrete tanks. 

Monier de la Sizeranne comes from a blending of different vineyards including; Les Bessards, Le Méal and les Greffieux.

Maison Chapoutier is without doubt one of the oldest and most renowned names in the Rhône producing some of the finest Hermitage. Today Chapoutier is both a negociant and wine maker and are active all over the Rhone valley in every major appellation owning close to 25% of the entire appellation.

Muga Prado Enea 2011 Rioja Gran Reserva

Tempranillo dominant blend from the northern Spanish DOC of Rioja; Classified as a Gran Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 24 months in oak barrels.

This wine is a blend of; 80% Tempranillo with 20% Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano.

Muga Prado Enea 2011 Rioja Gran Reserva

Tempranillo dominant blend from the Rioja region in northern Spain. Classified as a Gran Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 24 months in oak barrels.

Rioja is arguably Spain's top wine region and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. Other than Tempranillo and Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo (Carignan) are also used in the red wines of Rioja. 

Schubert Estate 'Goose-yard Block' Shiraz 2004 Barossa Valley 2x75cl

Shiraz from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia.

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

San Polo 2017 Brunello di Montalcino 2x75cl

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 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling Spätlese 2017 Mosel 3x37.5cl

Sweet Riesling from the Abtsberg single vineyard of the centuries-old former Benedictine monastery of Maximin Grünhaus on the outskirts of Mertesdorf on the Ruwer tributary of the Mosel.

Spätlese is the the lightest of the German late harvest wines, produced from slightly-late-harvested grapes and may be either sweet or dry. If “Trocken” is noted on the label you can assume it's a dry style.

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

Michel Niellon 1975 Chassagne-Montrachet

Chardonnay from the the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet.

Marco Real Garnacha 2003 Navarra 6x75cl

Garnacha from the Navarra region in the north of Spain; matured for a minimum period of 12 months in oak barrels.

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

San Vicente 2019 Rioja

Single vineyard Tempranillo from the northern Spanish DOC of Rioja; Aged for 20 months in new oak (90% French and 10% American).

A scarce, delicate variety, Tempranillo Peludo was rescued from an almost sure extinction by the Señorío de San Vicente winery in the early 1980s. This winery is located next to its vineyards in the city of San Vicente de La Sonsierra, in Rioja Alavesa.

Moët & Chandon Brut Rosé NV Champagne

Non-vintage Rosé Champagne from the renowned Champagne House, Moët & Chandon

Established in 1743 by Claude Moët, the world famous Moet & Chandon continues to be one of the world's largest champagne producers and most sought-after brands in the world.

Martinez Bujanda 'Private Reserve' Madurado 150 Dias 2001 Rioja 2x75cl

Tempranillo dominant blend from the famed Rioja region in northern Spain.

Rioja is arguably Spain's top wine region and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. Other than Tempranillo and Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo (Carignan) are also used in the red wines of Rioja. 

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

Moët & Chandon \"Brut Impérial\" NV Champagne 

Non-vintage Champagne from the renowned Champagne House, Moët & Chandon. Impérial is the House’s iconic champagne, created in 1869.

Established in 1743 by Claude Moët, the world famous Moet & Chandon continues to be one of the world's largest champagne producers and most sought-after brands in the world.

Saint Clair 'Godfrey's Creek Reserve' Noble Riesling 2018 Marlborough 4x37.5cl

Sweet Riesling from the region of Marlborough in the northeast of New Zealand's South Island.

The grapes were affected by the \"Noble Rot\", botrytis cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp with which to make the most incredible sweet wine.

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

Sterling Vineyards Merlot 1997 Napa Valley 2x75cl

Merlot dominant Bordeaux-style blend from California's renowned Napa Valley. 

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

Stag's Leap 'Hands of Time' 2019 Napa Valley

Stag’s Leap shocked the world and beat the finest Bordeaux in the legendary Judgment of Paris in 1976. Ever since, theirs have become some of the most collected wines in the world..

Hands of Time is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with small amounts of Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot which is matured for 21 months in French oak barrels. 

St Hallett 'Old Block' Shiraz 2007 Barossa Valley

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.

Matarromera 2003 Ribera Del Duero Reserva

Tinto Fino (aka Tempranillo) from the northwestern Spanish DO of Ribera Del Duero; Classed as a Reserva, this wine must have been matured for a minimum period of 3 years including at least 12 months in oak.

San Felice 'Vigorello' 1998 Toscana

From the Tuscan (Toscana) wine-region of Italy. Made from a fairly even blend of Pugnitello, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with Petit Verot: aged for 24 months in French oak barriques. 

Vigorello was first made in 1968 and was one of the the first \"Super-Tuscan\" wines - being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany.

Sella and Mosca Marchese Di Villamarina 2003 Alghero

100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the northwest of the Italian island of Sardinia.

Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel 2009 Cortina

Seghesio Family Vineyards is a wine producer based in California's Sonoma Valley. It is best known for its wines made from the Zinfandel grape variety.

The estate was founded in 1895 with the original 53-hectare (130-acre) Home Ranch vineyard. The estate was extended during the mid 20th Century with vineyards that had previously sold fruit to Seghesio

Sieur d'Arques 'Cuvée Reservee' Brut 1998 Vintage Crémant de Limoux

1998 vintage sparkling wine made in the traditional method from the appellation of Crémant De Limoux within the city of Limoux in Languedoc, France. 

Made from a blend of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc. 

Sieur d'Arques is a wine producer cooperative located in Limoux.

Schloss Gobelsburg Grüner Veltliner 1996 Kamptal 3x75cl

Likely a sweet or semi-sweet Grüner Veltliner from the Austrian wine-region of Kamptal.

Note- missing labels. It is assumed all bottles are from the 1996 vintage.

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

SIMI Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Alexander Valley

100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Alexander Valley AVA of Sonoma County, California.

Shaw and Smith Riesling 2004 Adelaide Hills

Riesling from the Adelaide Hills in South Australia.

Michel-Schlumberger Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Dry Creek Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc and Merlot from the Dry Creek Valley AVA in Sonoma County, California.

Monticello 'Jefferson Cuvee' Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 Napa Valley

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

Marqués de Cáceres 1980/90s Rioja 3x75cl

Tempranillo dominant blend from the famed Rioja region in northern Spain. 

Rioja is arguably Spain's top wine region and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. Other than Tempranillo and Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo (Carignan) are also used in the red wines of Rioja. 

This lot contains 2x 1989 and 1x 1992 vintage.

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

Mitchelton Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 Victoria

Cabernet Sauvignon from the Victoria wine region of Australia.

Marchesi Antinori 'Nature' Methodo Classico Brut 1994 Italian Sparkling

1994 vintage sparkling wine from Florence (Firenze) of Tuscany, Italy.

Made in the style - and same, traditional process (Methodo Classico)- of Champagne, from France.

Marqués de Griñón 'Dominio De Valdepusa' Syrah 1995 Castilla-La-Mancha 2x75cl

Syrah from the Toledo provice located in the central Spanish wine-region of Castilla-La-Mancha.

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

Marcel Servin 'Les Pargues' 2000 Chablis

Chardonnay from the single vineyard of Les Pargues within the iconic French appellation of Chablis in Burgundy.

Chablis is one of the most well-known wine regions in France producing famous Chardonnay, which unlike other Chardonnay wines, rarely uses oak-ageing.

Schramsberg Crémant Méthode Champenoise Demi-Sec 2003 Californian Sparkling

2003 vintage semi-sweet sparkling wine made from a blend of Flora and Gewürztraminer grapes from the renowned Schramsberg Vineyards of California. Made in the style - and same, traditional process (Méthode Champenoise)- of Champagne, from France.

Made from grapes sourced from; 97% Napa Valley and 3% Sonoma County.