January 2025 Auction

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.

Oliver Leflaive 2008 Batard-Montrachet Grand-Cru

Chardonnay from the iconic Grand Cru Burgundian vineyard and appellation of Batard-Montrachet, within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune.

Offley Boa Vista 1970 Vintage Port 4x75cl

Offley was founded in London in 1737, initially as wine merchant. It is best known for its renowned Quinta Boa Vista vineyard- said to be one of the very best in Douro. 

Bottled for Grants of St.James.

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

Nicolas Potel 1999 Romanée Saint-Vivant Grand Cru

Burgundian Pinot Noir from the exceptional Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Romanée-Saint-Vivant in the Côte de Nuits sub-region.

In 2008 the Nicolas Potel estate and name were sold to Cottin Freres (owner of Laboure-Roi). Potel now sells his wines under the names Domaine de Bellene and a négociant  label Maison Roche de Bellene.

Nicolas Potel 1999 Romanée Saint-Vivant Grand Cru

Burgundian Pinot Noir from the exceptional Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Romanée-Saint-Vivant in the Côte de Nuits sub-region.

In 2008 the Nicolas Potel estate and name were sold to Cottin Freres (owner of Laboure-Roi). Potel now sells his wines under the names Domaine de Bellene and a négociant  label Maison Roche de Bellene.

Niepoort 1977 Vintage Port​ 2x75cl

1977 vintage port from the renowned Niepoort Port House. 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. 

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

Oliver Leflaive 2008 Batard-Montrachet Grand-Cru

Chardonnay from the iconic Grand Cru Burgundian vineyard and appellation of Batard-Montrachet, within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune.

Niepoort 1975 Vintage Port​ 2x75cl

1975 vintage port from the renowned Niepoort Port House. Bottled in 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. 

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

Othello 2012 Napa Valley / Othello Wine Cellars and Christian Moueix 6x75cl

Othello is produced by Othello Wine Cellars and Christian Moueix from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot from the famed Napanook vineyard in Yountville within California's renowned Napa Valley.

Christian Moueix established his renowned Dominus Estate on the historic 42 hectare Napanook vineyard in 1983. The vineyard produces three wines: Dominus, its flagship, Napanook, and Othello. 

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. 

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

Oddero 'Vigna Rionda' 2004 Barolo 150cl

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.

Niepoort 1977 Vintage Port​

1977 vintage port from the renowned Niepoort Port House. 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. 

Nicolas Potel 2005 Volnay 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the classic Burgundian appellation of Volnay.

The Volnay AOC was created in 1937 and is a located in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy's Côte d'Or.  The appellation applies to red wine made from Pinot Noir although up to 15% of the white wine grape Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris are permitted in the blends- although this is rarely utilised by producers. Almost 30 Premier Cru vineyards can be found within Volnay. 

In 2008 the Nicolas Potel estate and name were sold to Cottin Freres (owner of Laboure-Roi). Potel now sells his wines under the names Domaine de Bellene and a négociant  label Maison Roche de Bellene.

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

Newton Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Napa Valley 2x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon from within California's renowned Napa Valley.

This lot contains the following;

• Newton Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Napa Valley
• Newton Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 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. 

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

Osborne 1995 Vintage Port 3x75cl

1995 vintage Port from the house of Osborne. Bottled in 1997.

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 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Nicolás Catena Zapata 2006 Mendoza

A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Malbec from Catena's extreme high-altitude vineyards within Mendoza, Argentina: aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. 

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.

Nyetimber 'Blanc-de-Blancs' 1992 English Sparkling

From the renowned Nyetimber estate located in the English county of West Sussex, this 1992 vintage sparkling wine has been made in the style - and same, traditional process- of Champagne, from France.

Of all non-Champagne sparkling wines, many of those produced in the south of England come closest in terms of style and quality.  With similarities in soils and climates, grape varieties (Chardonnay and Pinot Noir) which grow well, and method of production, it is natural that flavour will follow also.

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

Herman Story Wines Syrah 2005 San Luis Obispo County, California 4x75cl

Syrah from the San Luis Obispo County region of California.

San Luis Obispo County is located half way between San Francisco and Los Angeles, California and encompasses more location-specific AVAs.

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

Offley Boa Vista 1972 Vintage Port

1972 Vintage Port from the renowned house of Offley. Offley is best known for its renowned Quinta Boa Vista vineyard- said to be one of the very best in Douro.

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. 

Offley was founded in London in 1737, initially as wine merchant. It is best known for its renowned Quinta Boa Vista vineyard- said to be one of the very best in Douro. 

Bottled in 1974.

Nyetimber 'Classic Cuvee' 2010 English Sparkling 150cl

2010 vintage sparkling from the renowned Nyetimber estate in the English county of West Sussex, made in the style - and same, traditional process- of Champagne, from France.

Classic Cuvee is made from a blend of 55-65% Chardonnay, 30-40% Pinot Noir and 5-15% Pinot Meunier and includes 20-35% reserve wines. Produced from estate grown grapes from West Sussex & Hampshire.

Of all non-Champagne sparkling wines, many of those produced in the south of England come closest in terms of style and quality.  With similarities in soils and climates, grape varieties (Chardonnay and Pinot Noir) which grow well, and method of production, it is natural that flavour will follow also.

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.

Hyde De Villaine 'Ygnacia' Pinot Noir 2016 Carneros, Napa Valley

Pinot Noir from a single block at Hyde Vineyards within the (Los) Carneros AVA located within California's renowned Napa Valley.

Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay 20106Hemel-En-Aarde

Chardonnay from South Africa's coastal wine-region of Hemel-En-Aarde, in the Walker Bay district in the Western Cape of South Africa; 100% barrel fermented (30% new oak) with 9 months in barrel.

Hamilton Russell Vineyards is one of South Africa’s iconic wine estates making only Pinot noir and Chardonnay. The wines produced from the estate are known to bear a remarkable similarity to the top Burgundies.

Nyakas 'Budai' Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Észak-Dunántúl, Hungary 3x75cl

Sauvignon Blanc from the Észak-Dunántúl wine region of Hungary.

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

Honore Lavigne 1990 Nuits-Saint-Georges

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Nuits-Saint-Georges, within the subregion of the Côte-de-Nuits.

Hardys 'Eileen Hardy' Shiraz 1998 South Australia

Shiraz from South Eastern Australia: aged for 24 months in new and used oak barrels. 

First released in 1970, the best Shiraz parcels are selected from regions throughout Australia to be bottled under the Eileen Hardy label.

Hooper's 1985 Vintage Port

1985 vintage Port from the house of Hooper'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. 

Hooper's 1985 Vintage Port

1985 vintage Port from the house of Hooper'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. 

Hubert Lamy 'La Goujonne' Vieilles Vignes 2014 Chassagne-Montrachet

Old vine Pinot Noir from the vineyard of La Goujonne located in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet.

The La Goujonne vineyard was planted in 1950.

Offley Boa Vista 2003 Vintage Port

2003 Vintage Port from the renowned house of Offley. Offley is best known for its renowned Quinta Boa Vista vineyard- said to be one of the very best in Douro.

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. 

Offley was founded in London in 1737, initially as wine merchant. It is best known for its renowned Quinta Boa Vista vineyard- said to be one of the very best in Douro. 

Bottled in 2005.

Hilltop Neszmely '5 Puttonyos' 2001 Tokaji 2x50cl / Marks and Spencer

The wines of the famed Tokaji wine region of northeastern Hungary are predominantly produced from the white wine grapes Furmint, which are left on the vines until affected by the noble fungus, Botrytis Cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp.

Tokaji wines are classified by sweetness, from 1 Puttonyos (dry) to 7 Puttonyos (absolute sweetness) and can be produced from the following grapes; Furmint, Hárslevelű, Yellow Muscat, Zéta (aka Oremus), Kövérszőlő and Kabar.

Bottled for UK supermarket Marks and Spencer.

Hofgut Falkenstein 'Niedermenniger Herrenberg' Riesling Kabinett Feinherb 2022 Mosel

Off-dry Riesling from the single vineyard of  Niedermenniger Herrenberg within Germany's famous Mosel wine region, which also includes the Saar and Ruwer tributaries.

Kabinett is the lightest style of German wine. It is made from grapes which were picked at full ripeness (but not late-harvested) and the style typically ranges from dry to off-dry with well balanced residual sweetness and acidity. 

Hermits Hill Botrytis Semillon 2004 Australia 37.5cl / Marks and Spencer

A sweet white wine made in the same style as Sauternes wine- from botrytis effected Sémillon grapes from Australia. 

As with the famous wines of Sauternes, this white wine is made from grapes affected by the noble fungus, Botrytis Cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp for pressing.