January 2025 Auction

Falletto di Bruno Giacosa 'Rabajà' 2001 Barbaresco 2x75cl

Nebbiolo from the legendary single vineyard of Rabajà within the renowned Piedmont region of Italy.

DOC Barbaresco is one of the great - yet largely unsung - wines of Italy.  Similar to it's more famous neighbour, Barolo; Barbaresco is made from Nebbiolo grapes and must be aged for a minimum of 26 months (at least 9 months in wooden barrels) prior to release.

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

Giuseppe Rinaldi 1971 Barolo 178cl

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.

Produced by Giuseppe Rinaldi- one of the most famous names in Piedmont.

This is a 1.78 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.

Falletto di Bruno Giacosa 'Rabajà' 2001 Barbaresco 2x75cl

Nebbiolo from the legendary single vineyard of Rabajà within the renowned Piedmont region of Italy.

DOC Barbaresco is one of the great - yet largely unsung - wines of Italy.  Similar to it's more famous neighbour, Barolo; Barbaresco is made from Nebbiolo grapes and must be aged for a minimum of 26 months (at least 9 months in wooden barrels) prior to release.

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

Graham's 1963 Vintage Port 5x75cl

1963 vintage Port from the house of Graham's. Bottled in 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. 

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. 

Giuseppe Quintarelli 1983 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 3x75cl

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 - to increase concentration of both natural grape flavours and sugars - for approximately 4 months before winemaking begins.  The result is a wine of atypical power, concentration and alcohol content with an ability to benefit from long periods of maturation.

The renowned Quintarelli was founded in the 1920s by Silvio Quintarelli. His son, Giuseppe Quintarelli took over the estate in the 1950s and became a legendary pioneer of Valpolicella wines and one of the most revered winemakers in Italy. Today his daughter Fiorenza and her husband run the estate.

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

Henschke 'Hill Of Grace' 1995 Eden Valley

Iconic single-vineyard, seriously old-vine (100+ years) Shiraz from Australia's Eden Valley, located just north of Adelaide.

The first Hill of Grace Shiraz was created in 1958 from the pre-phylloxera vines at the Hill of Grace vineyard which was planted around 1860. The wine is typically matured for 18-21 months in new French and American hogsheads. 

1868 marked the first recorded sale of Henschke wine. The historic estate has been family-owned for over 156 years with the sixth generation currently at the helm.

Fontanafredda 1965 Barolo 6x72cl

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.

Fontanafredda was founded in 1858 by the country’s first king, Vittorio Emanuele II. He purchased the estate in the Langhe region where he started producing wine from native varietals; Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo.

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

Grant Burge 'Meshach' Shiraz 2012 Barossa Valley 6x75cl

Old vine Shiraz from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia: Basket pressed and matured for 20 months in new and used French oak barrels. 

Meshach is named after Grant Burge's grandfather, Meshach Burge, who started the Burge winemaking tradition in Australia. This Shiraz is the flagship from the famed Grant Burge Estate and is made from old vines aged over 100 years. 

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 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Giuseppe Mascarello & Figlio 'Monprivato' 2003 Barolo 4x75cl

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.

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

Giacomo Conterno 'Monfortino' 1947 Barolo Riserva Speciale

This legendary wine comes from the commune of Monforte d'Alba located in the heart of the Barolo region. matured for a minimum of 7 years in large 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.

Gaja 1964 Barbaresco

DOC Barbaresco is one of the great - yet largely unsung - wines of Italy.  Similar to it's more famous neighbour, Barolo; Barbaresco is made from Nebbiolo grapes and must be aged for a minimum of 26 months (at least 9 months in wooden barrels) prior to release.

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 single vineyard of Costa Russi.

Grant Burge 'Meshach' Shiraz 2012 Barossa Valley 6x75cl

Old vine Shiraz from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia: Basket pressed and matured for 20 months in new and used French oak barrels. 

Meshach is named after Grant Burge's grandfather, Meshach Burge, who started the Burge winemaking tradition in Australia. This Shiraz is the flagship from the famed Grant Burge Estate and is made from old vines aged over 100 years. 

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 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Fonseca's Finest 1966 Vintage Port

1966 vintage port from the house of Fonseca.

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. 

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.

Giacomo Conterno 'Francia' 2018 Barolo

Giacomo Conterno is one of the greatest names in Piedmont. The winery is located in Monforte d'Alba, the Barolo and Barbera and the wines are made by traditionalist methods that are widely considered amongst the finest produced in the Barolo zone.

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.

Giacomo Conterno 'Arione' 2017 Barolo

Giacomo Conterno is one of the greatest names in Piedmont. The winery is located in Monforte d'Alba, the Barolo and Barbera and the wines are made by traditionalist methods that are widely considered amongst the finest produced in the Barolo zone.

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.

Famille Perrin 'Les Hauts De Julien' 2011 Vinsobres 6x75cl

Old-vine (90+ years as of 2025) Grenache and Syrah blend from the appellation of Vinsobres in the southern Rhône Valley: aged for 12 months in 15% new oak barrels. 

Vinsobres wines must contain a minimum of 50% Grenache along with Syrah and Mourvèdre.

This lot is subject to a 6 bottle shipping fee.

Francois Parent Les Boucherottes 1998 Beaune 1er-Cru 5x75cl

Pinot Noir from Premie Cru vineyards within the Burgundian sub-regional appellation of Beaune.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 5 bottles applied to this lot.

Giacomo Conterno 'Cerretta' 2018 Barolo

Giacomo Conterno is one of the greatest names in Piedmont. The winery is located in Monforte d'Alba, the Barolo and Barbera and the wines are made by traditionalist methods that are widely considered amongst the finest produced in the Barolo zone.

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.

Gaja 'Gaia & Rey' Chardonnay 2019 Langhe

Chardonnay from the Langhe sub-region of Piedmont, Italy. 

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.

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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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.

Frédéric Esmonin 1999 Mazy-Chambertin Grand-Cru

Pinot Noir from the renowned Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Mazy-Chambertin (also Mazis-Chambertin) which is the northernmost grand cru vineyard in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits sub-region.

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.

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. 

Fonseca's Finest 1970 Vintage Port

1970 vintage port from the house of Fonseca.

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. 

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.

Fonseca Guimaraens 1967 Vintage Port

1967 Vintage Port from the house of Fonseca. Bottled in 1970.

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

François Mikulski 2001 Meursault-Genevrières 1er-Cru

Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Genevrières in the iconic the Burgundian appellation of Meursault.

Located in the in the Côte de Beaune sub-region, Meursault is considered to be the capital of Burgundy's great white wines. The appellation almost exclusively produces white wine made from Chardonnay, however a small amount red wine made from Pinot Noir can be found from the area. 

Fonseca's Finest 1977 Vintage Port

1977 vintage port from the house of Fonseca.

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. 

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.

Fuligni 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino.

Fuligni produce their Brunello di Montalcino Riserva only in the best deemed vintages. It is aged for 40 months in 20000-3000kg Slavonian oak barrels.

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 before release.

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. 

H. Weinz Armsheim 'Armsheimer Adelberg' Trockenbeerenauslese 1976 Rheinhessen

Very sweet white wine likely made from a Silvaner domiannt blend from Germany's Rheinhessen wine-region, located south of Frankfurt.

Trockenbeerenauslese, or TBA for short, translates to \"dry berry selection\". These rare wines are made from hand-picked individually selected fully ripe or overripe grapes, which the best are infested by noble rot. It is the absolute sweetest style of German wine and an utterly rare delight.

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.