September 2023 Auction

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.

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.

Jean-Marc Jafont 'Cote Du Py' 2002 Morgon 5x75cl

100% Gamay from the single vineyard of Côte du Py  within the Beaujolais appellation of Morgon. 

Morgon, overlooked by the ex-volcanic cone of Mont du Py, is the second largest of the 10 Beaujolais crus.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 5 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.

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.

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.

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.

Bodegas Muga 'Torre Muga' 1994 Rioja Reserva

Famed Rioja from renowned Bodegas Muga.

Tempranillo dominant red wine from the Rioja region in northern Spain; Classified as a Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 12 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. 

Bollinger 'Special Cuvée' Champagne / James Bond 007

A limited edition Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger.

Released to celebrate the historic partnership between Bollinger and 007 and the release of the 25th Bond film, No Time To Die.

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. 

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.

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.

Bodegas Rodai 2009 Rioja Reserva 

Tempranillo dominant red wine from the Rioja region in northern Spain; Classified as a Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 12 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. 

Bollinger 'Special Cuvée' NV Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger.

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. 

Bollinger Brut Rosé NV Champagne

Non-vintage Rosé Champagne from the famous house of Bollinger.

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. 

Bollinger Brut Rosé NV Champagne

Non-vintage Rosé Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger.

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. 

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.

Barale Fratelli 'Castellero' 1976 Barolo 2x75cl

Barolo, often referred to as the “king of wines”,  must always be made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes-, and matured for a minimum period of 38 months, 18 of which must be in oak barrels - (traditionally in large Slavonian oak casks).

Barolo wine comes from a traditional village of the same name located in the northern region of Piemonte. It is so revered that it was one of just three wines awarded DOCG status on the same day that the classification was introduced in July 1980. The region encompasses 11 villages in the heart of Piemonte, Most of the estates are small and family-owned, therefore production of wines from the Barolo DOCG is low.

This wine is from the single vineyard of Castellero.

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

Baileys '1904 Block' Shiraz 1994 Victoria 3x75cl

Old vine Shiraz from the Victoria wine region of Australia: aged for French and American oak barriques. 

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

Borges and Irmao 1985 Vintage Port

1985 vintage port from Borges & Irmão, formally known as António Nunes Borges & Irmão, who founded The Sociedade dos Vinhas Borges in Porto in 1884 by two brothers, António and Francisco Nunes Borges.

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.

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.

Benanti 'Rovittello' Etna Rosso 2005 Etna

A red wine blend of old vine Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio from the Etna DOC located on the Italian island of Sicily.

Etna covers the slopes of Mount Etna, the 3330 meter volcano (the biggest active volcano in Europe) that dominates the Italian island of Sicily. 

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.

Baileys of Glenrowan Shiraz 1992 Victoria 5x75cl

Shiraz from the Victoria wine region of Australia.

Baileys of Glenrowan has grown to be a cult-favourite wine of those in the know.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 5 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.

Balnaves 'The Tally' Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Coonawarra

Cabernet Sauvignon from the South Australian wine region of Coonawarra, located about halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne.

Aged for 20 months in new fine-grained barrels. 

Bonny Doon Vineyard 'Vin de Glacière' Muscat 2005 California Dessert Wine 37.5cl

Sweet dessert style wine made from post-harvest frozen Muscat grapes from California, western United States. 

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.

Bodegas Riojanas 'Monte Real' 2006 Rioja Reserva 2x75cl

100% Tempranillo from the Rioja region in northern Spain; Classified as a Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 12 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. 

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 2 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.