September 2023 Auction

Domaine Josmeyer 'H' Vieilles Vignes Pinot Auxerrois 2012 Alsace 6x75cl

Dry white wine made from old vine Pinot Auxerrois from the eastern French wine-region of Alsace: matured in stainless steel or large oak barrels depending on the vintage. 

H is made from two plots of vines located in the Grand-Cru vineyard of Hengst that have an average age of 60 years. Pinot Auxerrois is not recognized as a “noble” grape variety in Alsace and is therefore not entitled to the Grand Cru appellation.

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

Robert Ampeau 1988 Savigny-Les-Beaune 2x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Savigny-Les-Beaune, within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune.

From Meursault négociant Robert Ampeau & Fils.

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

Jim Barry The Benbournie Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 South Australia 4x75cl

Jim Barry is known as one of the pioneering names in the Australian wine making industry. He was the first qualified winemaker in Clare valley and today his vineyard has expanded greatly and his legacy is carried on by his son Peter with the help of his own sons (the 3rd generation of Jim Barry winemakers) Tom and Sam.

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

Joseph Drouhin 1998 Moulin-A-Vent 6x75cl

100% Gamay from the Beaujolais appellation of Moulin-à-Vent, located on the border between the Rhône and Saône-et-Loire departments.

From the renowned négociant house Joseph Drouhin of Burgundy.

Note- vintage date labels are missing from 3 bottles, all bottled are assumed to be from the 1988 vintage.

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

R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia 2008 Rioja Reserva

A Tempranillo dominant blend from the northern Spanish DOC of Rioja; Matured in oak barrels for approximately 6 years.

Established by Don Rafael López de Heredia in 1877, R. López de Heredia is one of the most well known and respected wineries in Rioja today. An interesting note- when the term \"Reserva\" was defined in the 1970s, the owner of Viña Tondonia, objected on the grounds that the new terms were too lenient - even his most basic wine far exceeding the \"Gran Reserva\" requirements - and so refused to use the new classifications on his labels.

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. 

Jean-Claude Bachelet 2007 Puligny-Montrachet 2x75cl

Chardonnay from the iconic Burgundian appellation of Puligny-Montrachet.

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

Rosemount 'Old Benson' Fine Old Tawny Port NV Australia 3x50cl

A non-vintage sweet, fortified wine from South Eastern Australia. Made in the same style as that of the famous Portuguese fortified wine, Port, produced in the Douro Valley.

Made from a blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tokay grapes aged for an average of 10 years. 

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.

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

Rutherford Grove Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 Napa Valley 2x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley.

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

Rolf Binder Hanisch Shiraz 2004 Barossa Valley

Shiraz from South Australia's famed Barossa valley; matured for 20 months in oak.

R. López de Heredia 'Viña Gravonia' 2012 Rioja Reserva Blanco

100% Viura (aka Macabeo) from the northern Spanish DOC of Rioja; matured in oak barrels for approximately 4 years.

Established by Don Rafael López de Heredia in 1877, R. López de Heredia is one of the most well known and respected wineries in Rioja today. An interesting note- when the term \"Reserva\" was defined in the 1970s, the owner of Viña Tondonia, Don Pedro López Heredia, objected on the grounds that the new terms were too lenient - even his most basic wine far exceeding the \"Gran Reserva\" requirements - and so refused to use the new classifications on his labels.

Ruinart Blanc-De-Blancs Chardonnay Coteaux Champenois

The Coteaux Champenois is an appellation that geographically covers the same area as the Champagne appellation of France.

Coteaux Champenois covers wine that is not sparkling including red, white and rosé wines, but the latter two are made in only very small quantities..

Rolf Binder Hanisch Shiraz 2005 Barossa Valley

Shiraz from South Australia's famed Barossa Valley; matured for 20 months in oak.

J.K. Carrière Pinot Noir 2006 Willamette Valley 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley AVA located in Oregon, United States: Typically matured for 18 months in 16% new French oak barrels. 

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

Robert Sinskey Vineyards 'RSV' Vineyard Reserve 1999 Napa Valley

Merlot dominant blend from California's renowned Napa Valley.

This 1999 vintage is a blend of; 52% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon and20% Cabernet Franc.

J.K. Carrière 'Provocateur' Pinot Noir 2003 Willamette Valley 6x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley AVA located in Oregon, United States: Typically matured for 18 months in 16% new French oak barrels. 

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

Rotllan Torra 'Amadis' 1996 Priorat 2x75cl

Grenache dominant blend with Syrah from the northeastern Spanish DO of Priorat, located in the Catalonia wine region.

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

J.K. Carrière Pinot Noir 2004 Willamette Valley 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley AVA located in Oregon, United States: Typically matured for 18 months in 16% new French oak barrels. 

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

J.K. Carrière Pinot Noir 2005 Willamette Valley 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley AVA located in Oregon, United States: Typically matured for 18 months in 16% new French oak barrels. 

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

Rosenblum Cellars 'Richard Sauret Vineyard' Zinfandel 2001 Paso Robles 2x75cl

Single vineyard Zinfandel from the Paso Robles AVA located in California's Central Coast wine-region: aged in French and American oak barrels. 

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

J.K. Carrière 'Shea Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2003 Willamette Valley 3x75cl

Single vineyard Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley AVA located in Oregon, United States: Typically matured for 18 months in 16% new French oak barrels. 

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

Rusden 'Boundaries' Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Barossa Valley 3x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia's renowned Barossa Valley.

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

Rutherford Grove Spring Creek Vineyard Petite Sirah 2001 Napa Valley 2x75cl

Petite Sirah from California's renowned Napa Valley.

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

Rutherford Grove Merlot 2000 Napa Valley 2x75cl

Merlot from California's renowned Napa Valley.

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

Domaine Josmeyer 'H' Vieilles Vignes Pinot Auxerrois 2012 Alsace 3x75cl

Dry white wine made from old vine Pinot Auxerrois from the eastern French wine-region of Alsace: matured in stainless steel or large oak barrels depending on the vintage. 

H is made from two plots of vines located in the Grand-Cru vineyard of Hengst that have an average age of 60 years. Pinot Auxerrois is not recognized as a “noble” grape variety in Alsace and is therefore not entitled to the Grand Cru appellation.

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

J.K. Carrière Pinot Noir 2008 Willamette Valley 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley AVA located in Oregon, United States: Typically matured for 18 months in 16% new French oak barrels. 

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

Rolly Gassmann 'Kappelweg de Rorschwihr' Riesling 1990 Alsace

Riesling from the single vineyard of Kappelweg, in the eastern French wine-region of Alsace.

Rolly-Gassmann is located at Rorschwihr, a village on the northern rim of Haut-Rhin. The vineyards are located in Rorschwihr and the neighbouring Rodern and Bergheim.

J.K. Carrière 'Provocateur' Pinot Noir 2006 Willamette Valley 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley AVA located in Oregon, United States: Typically matured for 18 months in 16% new French oak barrels. 

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

J.K. Carrière 'Provocateur' Pinot Noir 2004 Willamette Valley 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley AVA located in Oregon, United States: Typically matured for 18 months in 16% new French oak barrels. 

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

John Duval 'Entity' Shiraz 2005 Barossa Valley

Old-vine Shiraz from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia; Matured for 17 months in 45% new French oak. 

J.K. Carrière Pinot Noir 2001 Willamette Valley 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley AVA located in Oregon, United States: Typically matured for 18 months in 16% new French oak barrels. 

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

Rutherford Grove Sangiovese 2001 Napa Valley 2x75cl

Sangiovese from California's renowned Napa Valley.

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

J.K. Carrière Pinot Noir 2007 Willamette Valley

Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley AVA located in Oregon, United States: Typically matured for 18 months in 16% new French oak barrels.