January 2025 Auction

Fattoria La Massa 'Giorgio Primo' 1997 Toscana 4x75cl

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot from the Italian region of Toscana (Tuscany).

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

Fontanafredda 1956 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.

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.

Antinori 'Guado Al Tasso' 1998 Bolgheri Superiore

Guado Al Tasso is a \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Merlot and Cabernet Franc occasionally with a small amount of Petit Verdot ; matured for 14 months in small oak barrels with a further 10 months in bottle prior to release. 

The Guado al Tasso estate (previously named Tenuta Belvedere) is located in the small Bolgheri DOC and is part of the famed Marchesi Antinori portfolio. Marchesi Antinori is one of Tuscany’s most iconic producers and can trace its history back to 1385 with twenty-six generations of the Antinori family personally managing the business. 

Fattoria La Massa 'Giorgio Primo' 1997 Toscana 4x75cl

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot from the Italian region of Toscana (Tuscany).

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

Ferreira 'Quinta do Rodo' 20 Year Old Port / Bottled 1965

A 20 year old Tawny Port from the house of Ferreira. Bottled in 1965.

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. Tawny port are non-vintage wines which come in various styles, primarily recognised by the length of time the wine has been aged. The wines do not age or improve further upon bottling. 

Aldo Conterno Granbussia 1974 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.

Granbussia is made from old vines in the Bussia vineyards within Monforte d'Alba and is matured for a over 30 months in oak casks and cellard for a further 6 years prior to release. 

Fonseca Guimaraens 1988 Vintage Port

1988 Vintage Port from the house of Fonseca. Bottled in 1990.

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.

Alvear Pedro Ximenez Dulce Viejo 1927 Montilla-Moriles

This sweet wine from the mountainous region of Montilla Moriles, located in northern Andalusia, Spain, is made in much the same styles and processes as Sherry, though unlike sherry it is not fortified. 100% Pedro Ximénez grapes are dried in the sun, then left to age in a tradition system of soleras and criaderas.

Fonseca's 1983 Vintage Port

1983 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.

Assorted Williams & Humbert 12 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Sherry Spain 4x50cl

Pedro Ximénez sherry is produced from both the Pedro Ximenez and Moscatel grapes, picked late at fully concentrated sugar ripeness, part-fermented before fortification with grape-spirit and matured through fractional-blending in the traditional solera and criaderas system. The result is a seriously dark, seriously sweet sherry of sheer decadence.

Sherry is exclusively produced in the region of Jerez, Spain. It is made from three traditional white wine grapes only. The Palomino grape is the most commonly used along with Moscatel and Pedro Ximénez.

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

Au Bon Climat 'Los Alamos Vineyard' 2016 Santa Barbara County / Historic Vineyards Collection

Single vineyard Chardonnay the wine region of Santa Barbara County, located north of the city of Santa Barbara, California.

The 459 acre Los Alamo vineyard is located 20 miles from the Pacific Ocean and is planted with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Assorted Rioja Gran Reserva 3x75cl

Tempranillo dominant red wine from the famed Rioja region in northern Spain; Classified as a Gran Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 5 years including a minimum of 24 months in oak barrels.

This lot contains the following;

• Castillo San Lorenzo 1994 Rioja Gran Reserva - 12.5%
• Muriel 1996 Rioja Gran Reserva 13%
• Berberana 1988 Rioja Gran Reserva 12.5%

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 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Assorted Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey​ Sauternes 1er-Cru / Cordier 2x75cl

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey was ranked, as part of the former Chateau Peyraguey, as a First Growth Premier Cru (1er-Cru) in Bordeaux' famed 1855 Classification of the Gironde.

The vineyard of Lafaurie-Peyraguey lies on Sauternes' high gravel terrace, 70 m above sea level, next to Château d'Yquem. The estate matures it's Sauternes for 18-19 months in 40-70% new French oak barrels. 

The wines of Sauternes are produced from a blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and occasionally a small amount of Muscadelle, left on the vines until affected by the noble fungus, Botrytis Cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp with which to make the one of the worlds most sought after sweet wines.

This lot contains one each of the 1985 and 1994 vintage.

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

Assorted Burgundy Pinot Noir 3x75cl

Three bottles of Pinot Noir from various areas within Burgundy.

This lot contains the following;

• Jaboulet-Vercherre 1982 Santenay 
• Laboure-Roi 2001 Hautes-cotes de Beaune Bourgogne
• Bichot 1986 Bourgogne Passetoutgrain

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

Assorted Muré'Vorbourg' Alsace Grand-Cru x2

Two sweet white wines from the Grand-Cru vineyard of Vorbourg within the eastern French wine-region of Alsace.

• Muré 'Selection de Grains Nobles' Vorbourg 'Clos StLandelin' Tokay-Pinot Gris 1985 Alsace Grand-Cru 75cl
• Muré 'Vorbourg' Vendanges Tardives Gewurtztramier 2005 Alsace Grand-Cru 50cl

The renowned Alsace wine region located in Eastern France, is home to aromatic white wines made from Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sylvaner, Muscat d'Alsace and Pinot Gris. A small amount of red wine is also produced in the region, mostly from Pinot Noir grapes. The wines are permitted to be made in a dry or sweet style. The history of Alsace, flitting between French and German ownership for centuries, imparts itself within the region's wines - a cacophony of grapes native to both countries, ennobled and respected individually.

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

Assorted Sauternes 1er-Cru 2x37.5cl

The wines of Sauternes are produced from a blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and occasionally a small amount of Muscadelle, left on the vines until affected by the noble fungus, Botrytis Cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp with which to make the most incredible sweet wine.

This lot contains;

• Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey​ 1996 Sauternes 1er-Cru 37.5cl
• Château Guiraud 1983 Sauternes 1er-Cru 37.5cl

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

Au Bon Climat 'Bien Nacido' Vineyard 2014 Santa Maria Valley / Historic Vineyards Collection

Single vineyard Chardonnay from the Santa Barbara County of California.

The renowned 900 acre Bien Nacido vineyard was first planted in 1973 and is primary vineyard source for Au Bon Climat wines.

Au Bon Climat 'Los Alamos Vineyard' 2016 Santa Barbara County / Historic Vineyards Collection

Single vineyard Chardonnay the wine region of Santa Barbara County, located north of the city of Santa Barbara, California.

The 459 acre Los Alamo vineyard is located 20 miles from the Pacific Ocean and is planted with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Faustino I 1987 Rioja Gran Reserva

Tempranillo dominant red wine from the famed Rioja region in northern Spain; Classified as a Gran Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 5 years including a minimum 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. 

Faustino I 2004 Rioja Gran Reserva 2x75cl

Tempranillo dominant red wine from the famed Rioja region in northern Spain; Classified as a Gran Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 5 years including a minimum 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. 

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

Fontanafredda 1985 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.

Assorted 1996 Sauternes 2x75cl

The wines of Sauternes are produced from a blend of the white wine grapes Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and occasionally a small amount of Muscadelle, left on the vines until affected by the noble fungus, Botrytis Cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp with which to make the one of the worlds most sought after sweet wines.

This lot contains one each of the following;

• Château Doisy Daëne 1996 Sauternes 2eme-Cru
• Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey​ 1996 Sauternes 1er-Cru

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

Arba Wine 'Shirak Arba' Shiraz 2018 Almaty, Kazakhstan

Shiraz from the Almaty wine region of Kazakhstan.

Arba Wine is located near the village of Karakemer at the foot of mountains covered with glaciers at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level.

Assorted 1970 Bordeaux Red Wine 3x75cl

Three red wines from Bordeaux, France.

This lot contains the following;

• Châ​teau Haut-Tayac 1970 Margaux
• Châ​teau Colombier-Monpelou 1970 Pauillac
• Châ​teau Lanessan 1970 Haut-Medoc

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

Fontanafredda 1992 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.

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.

Abbazia Dell' Annunziata Ratti 1969 Barolo 3x72cl

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 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Ferrando White Label 2015 Carema

Nebbiolo from the little-known, mountainous region of Carema, located in the northern corner of Piedmont.

Fratelli Serio & Battista Borgogno 1990 Barbaresco Riserva

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.

Fontanafredda 1954 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.

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.

Fontanafredda 1957 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.

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.

Assorted Sweet German White Wine 3x75cl

A selection of sweet white wines from Germany.

This lot contains one each of the following;

• Louis Guntrum 'Oppenheim Herrenberg' Riesling Auslese 2007 Rheinhessen 9.5%
• August Ziegler 'Gimmeldinger Meerspinne' Scheurebe Kabinett 1998 Pfalz 10.5%
• Weingut Weritz 'Kiedricher Sandgrub' Riesling Spatlese 1989 Rheinhessen 8.5%

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

Assorted 1990s LBV Port 2x75cl

Late Bottled Vintage Port (often referred to simply as LBV) is a specific style of Ruby Port in which the fortified wine - from a single, specified vintage - is aged for between four and six years in wood.  Unlike Vintage Ports, LBV Ports do not continue to mature in the bottle.

This lot contains;

• Graham's 1991 LBV Port
• Taylor's 1990 LBV Port

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