September 2023 Auction

Fonseca 1970 Vintage Port / Matthew Gloag and Son 12x75cl

1970 vintage Port from the house of Fonseca. Shipped, matured and bottled by Matthew Gloag and Son.

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.

Fonseca was founded in 1815 and is considered one of the leading Port wine companies, famed for its Vintage Port since their first release in 1840.

Please see condition report regarding this lot.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 12 bottles applied to this lot.

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.

Emmanuel Rouget 1990 Echezeaux Grand-Cru

Famed Burgundian Pinot Noir the Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Echézeaux.

Fonseca 1970 Vintage Port / Matthew Gloag and Son 8x75cl

1970 vintage Port from the house of Fonseca. Shipped, matured and bottled by Matthew Gloag and Son.

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.

Fonseca was founded in 1815 and is considered one of the leading Port wine companies, famed for its Vintage Port since their first release in 1840.

Please see condition report regarding this lot.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 8 bottles applied to this lot.

Frank Family Vineyards 'Winston Hill' 2003 Rutherford, Napa Valley 9x75cl

A left-bank Bordeaux style blend from the Rutherford AVA, located within California's renowned Napa Valley: aged for a prolonged period in French oak barrels. 

First released in 1998, Winston Hill, which takes it's name from the estates vineyard, is typically a full blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 85%+ with Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 9 bottles applied to this lot.

Frank Family Vineyards 'Winston Hill' 2003 Rutherford, Napa Valley 12x75cl

A left-bank Bordeaux style blend from the Rutherford AVA, located within California's renowned Napa Valley: aged for a prolonged period in French oak barrels. 

First released in 1998, Winston Hill, which takes it's name from the estates vineyard, is typically a full blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 85%+ with Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 12 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. 

Etude Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Napa Valley 4x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley.

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

 Egon Muller 'Scharzhofberger' Riesling Spätlese 1983 Mosel

Semi-sweet Riesling from the highly regarded Scharzhofberger vineyard within Germany's famous Mosel river valley.

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.

F. Protheau & Fils 'Cuvée François de Salins' 1978 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru / Hospices De Beaune

Chardonnay from the iconic Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Corton-Charlemagne within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune, Burgundy.

Cuvée François de Salins was produced by François Protheau & Fils on behalf of the world-famous Hospices De Beaune charitable wine auction.

The average age of the Corton-Charlemagne vines is approximately 50+ years. The wines are typically aged in traditional oak barrels, new oak use varies depending on the winery. 

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.

Etienne Guigal 'Brune and Blonde' 1998 Côte-Rôtie 12x37.5cl

Côte Rôtie is one of the most iconic appellations in the Rhône Valley.  The wine is a blend dominated by Syrah with very small quantities of the white grape, Viognier - Usually around 4%.

The wines of Guigal are aged for a prolonged period of time in oak. Typically maturing for 36 months in 50% new oak barrels. 

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 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.

Ferrari Centanni Brut 1995 Trentino Alto

A rare bottle of Ferrari 1995 Centanni by F.lli Lunelli. This special edition was disgorged in 2002 to celebrate the centenary of the winery.

Made from 100% Chardonnay grapes and produced by the classic Champagne method (Metodo Classico),

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.

Etienne Guigal 'Brune and Blonde' 1998 Côte-Rôtie 8x37.5cl

Côte Rôtie is one of the most iconic appellations in the Rhône Valley.  The wine is a blend dominated by Syrah with very small quantities of the white grape, Viognier - Usually around 4%.

The wines of Guigal are aged for a prolonged period of time in oak. Typically maturing for 36 months in 50% new oak barrels. 

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

Elio Grasso \"Ginestra Casa Mate\" 2011 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.

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

Etienne Guigal 'Brune and Blonde' 1998 Côte-Rôtie 2x75cl

Côte Rôtie is one of the most iconic appellations in the Rhône Valley.  The wine is a blend dominated by Syrah with very small quantities of the white grape, Viognier - Usually around 4%.

The wines of Guigal are aged for a prolonged period of time in oak. Typically maturing for 36 months in 50% new oak barrels. 

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

Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Trocken 2011 Mosel 3x75cl

Dry Riesling from the single vineyard, Juffer-Sonnenuhr by the village of Brauneberg on the southern bank of the famous Mosel river.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 3 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.

F. Protheau & Fils Cuvee Billardet 1978 Pommard / Hospices De Beaune

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Pommard.

This 1978 vintage of Cuvee Billardet was produced by François Protheau & Fils on behalf of the world-famous Hospices De Beaune charitable wine auction.

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. 

Elderton 'Command' Shiraz 2006 Barossa Valley 3x75cl

Seriously old vine Shiraz from the single vineyard of Command, located in South Australia's famed Barossa Valley; Matured for 32 months in 100% new French and American puncheons.

The Command vineyard was planed in planted 1894 in Nuriootpa, Barossa making these vines an impressive 120+ years old!

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

Fontodi 'Case Via' Syrah 2009 Colli della Toscana Centrale, Tuscany

Syrah from the Tuscan (Toscana) wine-region of Italy: aged for 10 months in used oak barriques. 

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.

Frank Cornelissen 'Munjebel' No. 8 Etna Rosso 2010-2011 Etna

100% Nerello Mascalese made from a blend of the 2010 and 2011 vintages 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. 

Frank Cornelissen wines are sold without a seal over the cork. Cork type and markings are correct for this bottle.

Faustino I 1994 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.