January 2025 Auction

Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser 'Abtsberg' Riesling Spatlese 1983 Mosel

Sweet Riesling from the single vineyard, Herrenberg, by the commune of Maximin Grunhaus in the outskirts of Mertesdorf on the southern bank of the famous Mosel river.

Spätlese is the the lightest of the German late harvest wines, produced from slightly-late-harvested grapes and may be either sweet or dry. If “Trocken” is noted on the label you can assume it's a dry style.

Signae 2008 Sagrantino di Montefalco 2x75cl

Red wine made from 100% Sagrantino grapes from the town of Montefalco, in the Umbria region of central Italy; matured for 24 months in French oak barriques followed by 8 months bottle ageing prior to release. 

The appellation of Sagrantino di Montefalco is know from 2009 as Montefalco Sagrantino.

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

Val Di Suga 2003 Brunello di Montalcino 2x75cl

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 prior to release.

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

Schubert Syrah 2007 Wairarapa

Syrah (Shiraz) from the wine region of Wairarapa on New Zealand's north island.

Santa Rita 'Casa Real' Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Maipo Valley

Old vine, single estate Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile's famed Maipo Valley

Smith Woodhouse & Co. 1977 Vintage Port

1977 vintage Port from the house of Smith Woodhouse & Co. 

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.

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV Champagne

Non-vintage champagne from the iconic House of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin. 

Founded in 1772 and based in Reims, Veuve is one of the largest and most renowned Champagne houses in the world. The company was purchased in 1986 by Louis Vuitton (now part of the LVMH group formed in 1987).

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV Champagne

Non-vintage champagne from the iconic House of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin. 

Founded in 1772 and based in Reims, Veuve is one of the largest and most renowned Champagne houses in the world. The company was purchased in 1986 by Louis Vuitton (now part of the LVMH group formed in 1987).

Val Di Suga 2008 Brunello di Montalcino

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 prior to release.

Sarget de Gruaud-Larose 2002 St-Julien

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. 

Schubert Maximin Grunhauser 'Abtsberg' Riesling Kabinett 2022 Mosel

Semi-sweet Riesling from the Abtsberg single vineyard of the centuries-old former Benedictine monastery of Maximin Grünhaus on the outskirts of Mertesdorf on the Ruwer tributary of the Mosel.

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. 

San Filippo 1998 Brunello di Montalcino

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 prior to release.

Schiavenza 1982 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.

Valfieri 1957 Barolo Riserva

Barolo, often referred to as \"The King Of Wines\" is always made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, as a Riserva classification, this wine was matured in oak for a minimum period of 36 months- 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 Piedmont, most of the estates are small and family-owned and so production is low.

Sartori 1979 Amarone Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Superiore

Part of the Valpolicella family of wines, each Corvina and Rondinella dominant blends, Recioto Della Valpolicella is a sub-classification of Amarone.

Recioto Della Valpolicella is the unfamiliar cousin to the famous Amarone Della Valpolicella.  Both wines are produced from the same grape varieties which have been dried on straw-racks for periods of several months; Amarone is then fully fermented to very little residual sugar, whereas Reciotto is dried even longer before crushing and partially fermenting to leave a high residual sugar content.

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

Sterling Vineyards Merlot 1977 Napa Valley

Merlot 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. 

Spalletti 'Poggio Reale' 1959 Chianti Rufina Riserva

The highly regarded Chianti Rufina, in the heartland of Tuscany, is the northeastern-most of the various sub-regions of Chianti and is distinguished for its high-altitude vineyards.

Many Chianti wines are made from 100% Sangiovese, however the region rules stipulate that the wines can be made from a minimum of 80% Sangiovese, with up to 20% of the final blend permitted to be constituted from a handful of other approved grape varieties such as Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah.

Spalletti 'Poggio Reale' 1958 Chianti Rufina Riserva

The highly regarded Chianti Rufina, in the heartland of Tuscany, is the northeastern-most of the various sub-regions of Chianti and is distinguished for its high-altitude vineyards.

Many Chianti wines are made from 100% Sangiovese, however the region rules stipulate that the wines can be made from a minimum of 80% Sangiovese, with up to 20% of the final blend permitted to be constituted from a handful of other approved grape varieties such as Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah.

Vang Dàlat Cardinal Vietnam

A mature red wine made from a Cardinal dominant blend with Shiraz from the Phan Rang region of Vietnam. 

Villa De Priori 1971 Chianti Classico Riserva 3x72cl

Sangiovese dominant blend from the iconic wine-region of Chianti in the heart of Tuscany. Classed as a Chianti Classico Riserva, this wine must have been aged for a minimum of 24 months including 3 months of bottle ageing.

Chianti Classico wines must contain a minimum of 80% of Sangiovese. The remainder can be made from native grapes such as Canaiolo or Colorino, as well as international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Wines made only from Sangiovese have been permitted since 1996.

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

St. Panteleon Des Vignes 1985 Côtes-du-Rhône

Côtes-du-Rhône is one of the regional appellations in France's Rhône Valley. The wines are typically made up of a Grenache and/or Syrah dominant blend along with: Mourvèdre, Carignan, Cinsaut and seven other permitted grapes.

Sandeman Fine Ruby Port circa 1980s

A ruby Port from renowned producer, Sandeman.

Ruby Port is a relatively simple port made from a blend of young wines from multiple years. Matured in massive vats or tanks which prevent any significant oxidative effect which preserves the naturally ripe red berry character of the base wines. Ruby Ports do not improve with bottle age.

We estimate this to be circa 1980s.

St Morillon Medium Dry Graves 37.5cl

A white wine from the appellation of Graves. 

We are unable to confirm the type of wine this is however we believe this is will likely made from a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillion.