January 2025 Auction

Graham's Finest Reserve 1960 Vintage Port

1960 vintage Port from the house of Graham's.

Vintage Port is produced only in the most exceptional deemed years from a single harvest. The fermented wine is fortified before being aged for 2-3 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. The decision to declare a vintage is made by the individual Port house. 

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. 

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M.Chapoutier 'L'Ermite' 2020 Ermitage Blanc

Old vine Marsanne from the iconic northern Rhone valley appellation of Hermitage.

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.

Hermitage or Ermitage is a small but world-renowned appellation located in the Northern Rhône, responsible for some of France's most prestigious red wines made from Syrah. Though typically made with 100% Syrah, regulations allow the addition of up to 15% of the white grapes Marsanne and Roussanne to be included. White wine is also produced in Hermitage in smaller quantities.

Gould Campbell 2004 Vintage Port 4x75cl

2004 vintage Port from the house of Gould Campbell. Bottled in 1985.

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 chooses to source grapes from local farmers in the area around Pinhão and the Rio Torto in the heart of the Douro winemaking region

Vintage Port is produced only in the most exceptional deemed years from a single harvest. The fermented wine is fortified before being aged for 2-3 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. The decision to declare a vintage is made by the individual Port house. 

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

M.Chapoutier 'Les Granits' 2005 Saint-Joseph 3x75cl

Syrah from the lesser-known Northern Rhône Valley appellation of Saint-Joseph.

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.

Saint-Joseph is the second-largest appellation in the Northern Rhône. The red wines must be made from a minimum of 90% Syrah, and can have up to 10% of the white wine grape Marsanne or Roussanne included- generally the wines are made from 100% Syrah.

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

Greenock Creek 'Alices' Shiraz 2006 Barossa Valley 4x75cl

Shiraz from the single vineyard of Alices located in South Australia's famed Barossa valley. Bottled at an impressive 17% abv.

Greenock Creek Vineyard & Cellars was founded in 1984 and exclusively produces single-vineyard wines.

Barossa Valley is amongst Australia's oldest and most renowned wine regions. The internationally recognised region has a Mediterranean climate and is synonymous with Australia's signature grape, Shiraz. The area also boasts some of the world's oldest continually producing Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling vines. Other prominent grapes of the region include, Semillon, Viognier and Mouvedre. 

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

M.Chapoutier 'Chante-Alouette' 2012 Hermitage Blanc 2x75cl

White wine made from the Marsanne grape from the iconic northern Rhone Valley appellation of Hermitage.

The grapes for this wine are produced from the Le Meal, Les Murets and Chante-Alouette vineyards. 

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.

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

Graham's 1970 Vintage Port

1970 vintage Port from the house of Graham's. Bottled in 1972.

Vintage Port is produced only in the most exceptional deemed years from a single harvest. The fermented wine is fortified before being aged for 2-3 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. The decision to declare a vintage is made by the individual Port house. 

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. 

Morgan's 1963 Vintage Port

1963 vintage port from the house of Morgan Brothers LTD. Bottled 1965.

Vintage Port is produced only in the most exceptional deemed years from a single harvest. The fermented wine is fortified before being aged for 2-3 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. The decision to declare a vintage is made by the individual Port house. 

Moone Tsai 'Cor Leonis' Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley

The Napa Valley wine region is arguably California's best known wine producing area, famed for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends. It was officially recognised for its high-quality wines and distinctive regional terroir when it became California’s first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 1981. 

Moillard Les Genevrieres 2013 Meursault 1er-Cru 2x75cl

Chardonnay from the Burgundian Premier Cru appellation of Meursault-Genevrières.

This 2013 vintage was produced by Moillard.

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

Mascarello Giuseppe & Figlio 1962 Barolo

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.

Mongeard Mugneret 'Les Narbantons' 2019 Savigny-les-Beaune 1er-Cru 2x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Narbantons within the Burgundy appellation of Savigny-Les-Beaune.

The large Premier Cru vineyard of Les Narbantons is located in the South of Savigny-Les-Beaune and is planted primarily to Pinot Noir and a very small portion of Chardonnay. 

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

Graham's 1970 Vintage Port

1970 vintage Port from the renowned house of Graham's. Bottled in 1972.

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. 

Graham's 1977 Vintage Port

1977 vintage Port from the house of Graham's.

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. Its flagship estate is Quinta dos Malvedos, one of the Douro's greatest vineyard properties. 

Giuseppe Mascarello & Figlio Monprivato 2018 Barolo

From the single vineyard of Monprivato in the village of Castiglione Falletto and bottled after six years of ageing including 30 months in Slovonian oak barrels.

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.

 Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut NV Champagne 150cl

Non-vintage Champagne from 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 Champagne brands in the world.

This is a 1.5 litre magnum bottle. Large-format bottles are great for extended ageing periods due to the wine's slower rate of maturation.

Please note that due to the additional weight, there shall be a shipping charge for 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Moone Tsai Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley

The Napa Valley wine region is arguably California's best known wine producing area, famed for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends. It was officially recognised for its high-quality wines and distinctive regional terroir when it became California’s first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 1981. 

Giacomo Conterno 1999 Dolcetto d'Alba

100% Dolcetto from from the town of Alba in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy.

Dolcetto is a red wine grape variety native to and widely grown in the Piedmont region known for its low acidity and soft fruit flavours. 

Mongeard Mugneret 'Les Narbantons' 2017 Savigny-les-Beaune 1er-Cru 2x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Narbantons within the Burgundy appellation of Savigny-Les-Beaune.

The large Premier Cru vineyard of Les Narbantons is located in the South of Savigny-Les-Beaune and is planted primarily to Pinot Noir and a very small portion of Chardonnay. 

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

Masi 'Costasera' 1997 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Amarone della Valpolicella is one of Italy's most iconic wines.  As with all Valpolicellas, the wine is a blend of the Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella grape varieties.  

Amarone is produced through a process of partially rack-drying grapes for several months prior to fermentation, resulting in a wine of atypical power, concentration and alcohol content with an ability to benefit from long periods of maturation.

This wine is from the Classico sub-region which is deemed to produce wines of particularly esteemed quality.

Gosset 'Celebris' Extra Brut 1998 Vintage Champagne

1998 vintage extra brut Champagne from the House of Gosset.

The famed Champagne Wine Region located in the northeast of France is renowned for producing the world's most celebrated sparkling wine. Champagne is typically made from one or a combination of the three predominant grape varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, although there are four other lesser-known grape varieties that are permitted to be included: Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Petit Meslier and Arbane.

Marchesato degli Aleramici 2010 Brunello di Montalcino 2x75cl

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino; Classed as a Riserva this wine must have been matured for a minimum of 6 years with a minimum of 2 years in wood and 6 months in bottle.

Brunello di Montalcino is one of the great under-appreciated wines of Italy. The wine must be made from 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 before release.

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

Mvemve Raats 'MR' De Compostella 2013 Stellenbosch 2x75cl

A Cabernet Franc dominant blend from South Africa's renowned Stellenbosch wine-region.

In 2002 Bruwer Raats collaborated with winemaker and lifelong friend, Mzokhona Mvemve to launch Mvemve Raats.

This 2013 vintage is made from a blend of 41% Cabernet Franc, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec, 14% Merlot and 9% Petit Verdot. 

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

Giacomo Damilano 'La Morra' 1975 Barolo 3x75cl

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 comes from the large single vineyard of La Morra.

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

Mayacamas Zinfandel 1983 Napa Valley

Zinfandel from California's renowned Napa Valley.

The Napa Valley wine region is arguably California's best known wine producing area, famed for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends. It was officially recognised for its high-quality wines and distinctive regional terroir when it became California’s first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 1981. 

Moët & Chandon 2008 Grand Vintage Champagne

2008 Grand Vintage Champagne from the renowned House of 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 Champagne brands in the world.

The wine is composed of a blend of 26% Pinot Noir, 23% Pinot Meunier and 51% Chardonnay - of which 20-30% are Reserve wines. In relation to sparkling wines, the term \"Reserve\" asserts that older (reserved) wines have been included in the multi-vintage blend.

Graham's 1977 Vintage Port

1977 vintage Port from the house of Graham's. Bottled in 1979.

Vintage Port is produced only in the most exceptional deemed years from a single harvest. The fermented wine is fortified before being aged for 2-3 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. The decision to declare a vintage is made by the individual Port house. 

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. 

Graham's 1977 Vintage Port

1977 vintage Port from the house of Graham's. Bottled in 1979.

Vintage Port is produced only in the most exceptional deemed years from a single harvest. The fermented wine is fortified before being aged for 2-3 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. The decision to declare a vintage is made by the individual Port house. 

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. 

Maison Sylvain Loichet 2012 Clos de Vougeot Grand-Cru

Pinot Noir from the iconic Burgundian Grand Cru walled vineyard and appellation of Clos-Vougeot within the Côte de Nuits subregion.

Clos de Vougeot, also referred to as Clos Vougeot, is a large walled vineyard established in the 11th Century by Cistercian monks of the Cîteaux Abbey. Planted with 100% Pinot Noir, it considered one of the finest grand cru vineyards in the Côte de Nuits subregion of northern Burgundy.

Mount Pleasant 'Lovedale' Cellar Aged Semillon 2018 Hunter Valley 2x75cl

Single vineyard Semillon from the Hunter Valley wine region located in New South Wales, Australia.

The Lovedale site was planted in 1946.

Montes 'Purple Angel' 2007 Colchagua Valley

Purple Angel is a renowned blend of 92% Carmenère and 8% Petit Verdot from Chile's Colchagua valley. Aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels.

Viña Montes was founded in 1988 initially under the name Discover Wine Ltda. The grapes for Purple Angel come from Montes' own vineyards in Apalta and Marchigüe.

Carmenère is the long-lost grape variety that recently resurfaced in Chile after being presumed extinct in Bordeaux, its original home. It is considered one of Chile's ‘signature’ varieties where it is often referred to as the ‘Jurassic Park’ grape that returned from the past.

Marchesi di Barolo 1943 Barolo

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.

Marchesi di Barolo was founded over two century's ago and is one of Italy's most iconic and historic wine estates. It was acquired in 1929 by winemaker Pietro Abbona and is today still owned by the Abbona Family.