January 2025 Auction

Stella di Campalto 'Bosco' 2018 Brunello di Montalcino 300cl

Single vineyard, 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 before release.

The San Giuseppe Winery takes its name from the sharecropping estate established by Giuseppe Martelli in 1910. Abandoned in 1940, the estate was acquired by the Stella Viola di Campalto in 1992.

This is a 3 litre double 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 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Salon Cuvée ‘S’ Le Mesnil Blanc-de-Blancs Brut 1983 Vintage Champagne

1983 vintage Champagne from the House of Salon's famed Le Mesnil vineyard.

Salon is a unique champagne. A single terroir, a single cru and a single grape variety. It is produced only in exceptional years (there were only 37 releases in the entirety of the 20th century).

Blanc-De-Blancs wines are made exclusively from white grapes- most commonly 100% Chardonnay.

Taylor's 1947 Vintage Port

An incredibly old 1947 vintage Port from the renowned house of Taylor's. Bottled for Corney and Barrow Ltd.

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. 

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

Please see condition report regarding this lot. 

Sergio Zenato 1990 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva 10x75cl

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.

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

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 10 bottles applied to this lot.

Stonyridge 'Larose' 2008 Waiheke Island 12x75cl

Bordeaux-style blend from New Zealand's Waiheke Island, which is located near Auckland and is the third most populous island in New Zealand.

Stonyridge was founded in 1981 in the Onetangi Valley. Specializing in Bordeaux-style reds, the vineyard's most famous wine is its Stonyridge Larose.

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

Tenuta San Guido 'Sassicaia' 2006 Bolgheri

First released with the 1968 vintage, Sassicaia is one of Italy's greatest and most iconic wines.  A \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and which pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc; Matured for 20-25 months in French Oak barriques.

Tenuta San Guido 'Sassicaia' 2004 Bolgheri

First released with the 1968 vintage, Sassicaia is one of Italy's greatest and most iconic wines.  A \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and which pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc; Matured for 20-25 months in French Oak barriques.

Sandeman 1977 Vintage Port / Queen's Silver Jubilee 3x75cl

1977 Vintage Port from the renowned house of Sandeman. Bottled 1979. This is a special edition bottling to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II on 6th February 1977.

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. 

The famous House of Sandeman was created in 1790 by Scotsman, George Sandeman and has continuously been making and shipping ports around the world for more than 200 years. Their famous logo featuring a caped man named \"The Don\" makes this the most well known brand of port in the world.

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

Tua Rita Redigaffi 2003 Tuscany 2x75cl

100% Merlot from the province of Livorno, located in the Tuscan wine-region; Matured for 18-20 months in French oak barriques.

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

Tollot Beaut & Fils 1990 Aloxe-Corton 5x75cl

Burgundian Pinot Noir from the famed appellation of Aloxe-Corton, in the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune: matured for 10-12 months in 15% new medium toasted French oak barrels. 

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

Thierry Laffay 'Vaudesir' 1998 Chablis Grand-Cru 6x75cl

Chardonnay from the iconic Grand Cru hilltop vineyard of Vaudésir in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chablis; Matured for 10-14 months in 80%, partially new oak barrels and 20% Stainless steel vats. 

Chablis is one of the most well-known wine regions in France producing famous Chardonnay, which unlike other Chardonnay wines, rarely uses oak-ageing.

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

Taylor's Very Old 1967 Single Harvest Tawny Port

This extraordinary 1967 Taylor's Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port is part of a series of 50 year old, limited edition releases. It was bottled after a half-century of ageing.

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

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.  The wines do not age or improve further upon bottling.

Taylor's Very Old 1968 Single Harvest Tawny Port

This extraordinary 1968 Taylor's Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port is part of a series of 50 year old, limited edition releases. It was bottled after a half-century of ageing.

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

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.  The wines do not age or improve further upon bottling.

Taylor's Very Old 1970 Single Harvest Tawny Port

This extraordinary 1970 Taylor's Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port is the seventh in a series of 50 year old, limited edition releases. It was bottled after a half-century of ageing.

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

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.  The wines do not age or improve further upon bottling.

Sarget de Gruaud-Larose 1999 St-Julien 6x75cl

Named after one of the families who previously owned the estate, Sarget De Gruaud-Larose is the second wine from the 2nd-Growth (2eme-Cru) Saint-Julien estate, Château Gruaud-Larose.

Sarget is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and smaller volumes of Petit Verdot; matured in French Oak barrels for 12-24 months in approximately a combination of new and used French oak. 

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

Stella Di Campalto 2012 Rosso di Montalcino

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino; aged for two years in cask and 6 months in bottle.

Established as a DOC in 1983, Rosso di Montalcino must be made from 100% Sangiovese (locally known as Sangioveto Grosso) and carries many similar characteristics of the great Brunello di Montalcino, except it is required to be matured for a lesser period of time in oak barrels- a minimum of 12 months. 

Two Hands Ares Shiraz 2006 Barossa Valley / McLaren Vale 2x75cl

The flagship series Shiraz from the renowned Two Hands produced in South Australia's famed Barossa valley and McLaren Vale regions.

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 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Two Hands 'Coach House Block' Shiraz 2008 Barossa Valley 3x75cl

Shiraz from the Coach House block of the larger Seppeltfiels vineyard, located within Australia's famed Barossa Valley just north of Adelaide.

Two Hands was established in 1999 by Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz with the aim to produce top class, minimal intervention and oak use Shiraz from regions throughout Australia.  

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 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Smith Woodhouse & Co. 1991 Vintage Port 4x75cl

1991 vintage Port from the house of Smith Woodhouse & Co. Bottled in 1993.

The small Port house of Smith Woodhouse & Co. was founded in 1784 by Christopher Smith M.P. and Lord Mayor of London. Their small 5-hectare vineyard is located in the heart of the sheltered Rio Torto Valley. Today the company is part of the Symington family of ports who also own iconic port houses such as; Graham's, Cockburn's, Dow's and Warre's & co.

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.

Smith Woodhouse & Co. 1991 Vintage Port 4x75cl

1991 vintage Port from the house of Smith Woodhouse & Co. Bottled in 1993.

The small Port house of Smith Woodhouse & Co. was founded in 1784 by Christopher Smith M.P. and Lord Mayor of London. Their small 5-hectare vineyard is located in the heart of the sheltered Rio Torto Valley. Today the company is part of the Symington family of ports who also own iconic port houses such as; Graham's, Cockburn's, Dow's and Warre's & co.

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.

Smith Woodhouse & Co. 1991 Vintage Port 4x75cl

1991 vintage Port from the house of Smith Woodhouse & Co. Bottled in 1993.

The small Port house of Smith Woodhouse & Co. was founded in 1784 by Christopher Smith M.P. and Lord Mayor of London. Their small 5-hectare vineyard is located in the heart of the sheltered Rio Torto Valley. Today the company is part of the Symington family of ports who also own iconic port houses such as; Graham's, Cockburn's, Dow's and Warre's & co.

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.

Terre del Barolo 1985 Barolo 300cl

Founded in 1958, Terre del Barolo is a cooperative winery based in Castiglione Falletto with more than three hundred members.

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 is a 3 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 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Sylvain Cathiard 1999 Bourgogne

Pinot Noir from the regional appellation of Bourgogne (Burgundy).

Sandeman Madeira circa 1940s

Madeira is a fortified wine produced from native grapes grown exclusively on the Portuguese island of Madeira. The four major white grape varieties used for Madeira production, (from sweetest to driest) are; Malvasia, Bual, Verdelho, and Sercial, this Madeira uses Verdelho.

We estimate this to be circa 1940s.

Tua Rita 'Giusto Di Notri' 2004 Tuscany 2x75cl

A Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux style blend from the province of Livorno, located in the Tuscan wine-region; Aged for 18-20 months in French oak barrels.

The word \"Giusto\" refers to the name of the Patron Saint of Suvereto (the hilltop Tuscan town where Tua Rita is located) and \"Notri\" is the name of the winery's exact location.

A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot.

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

Taylor's Very Old 1971 Single Harvest Tawny Port

This extraordinary 1971 Taylor's Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port is the eighth in a series of 50 year old, limited edition releases. It was bottled after a half-century of ageing.

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

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.  The wines do not age or improve further upon bottling.

Tollot-Beaut & Fils 'Les Lavières' 1990 Savigny-les-Beaune 1er-Cru 2x75cl

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

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

Twomey Pinot Noir 2017 Anderson Valley 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Anderson Valley AVA of Mendocino County, California. 

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

Terre del Barolo 1999 Barolo 150cl

Founded in 1958, Terre del Barolo is a cooperative winery based in Castiglione Falletto with more than three hundred members.

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 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.

Schiavenza 1985 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.

Talley Rosemary's Pinot Noir 2020 Arroyo Grande Valley 2x75cl

100% Pinot Noir from the Arroyo Grande Valley in Californias San Luis Obispo County, USA.

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

Taylor's Crusted Port / Bottled 1974

Crusted Ports are Ruby Ports blended from multiple vintages, matured in oak casks for a period of approximately 3 years before being bottled without filtration. During normal filtration, grape sediment would be removed from the Port; without filtration, this sediment remains within the wine, eventually forming a solid crust which adds slight complexity. The premise behind Crusted Ports is to achieve a wine which falls somewhere between a normal Ruby and a Late Bottled Vintage Port in terms of complexity and flavour development.

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.