June 2024 Auction

Soldera 'Case Basse' 1987 Brunello di Montalcino 150cl

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.

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.

Il Marroneto 'Madonna della Grazie' 2007 Brunello di Montalcino 500cl

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino. The grapes comes from the historic Madonna vineyard located under the Madonna delle Grazie chapel, and is aged in quintal oak barrels for 41 months.

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.

This is a 5 litre 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 7 bottles applied to this lot.

Stella di Campalto 'P. Contenitori' 2016 Brunello di Montalcino

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino; aged in casks for 43 months followed by a further 32 months in bottle prior to release.

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.

Stella di Campalto 'Corso' 2019 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 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.

Stella di Campalto 'Bosco' 2018 Brunello di Montalcino

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.

Heitz Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 1973 Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley.

In Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon is King.  Widely reputed to be the new home of Cabernet Sauvignon, producing many of the grape's best wines outside of Bordeaux - and in many cases, rivalling those of Bordeaux; a bold claim for a grape that is successfully planted in so many of the world's wine regions.

Serègo Alighieri 'Vaio Armaron' 1995 Amarone della Valpolicella 6x75cl

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.

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

Hugel 'Jubilee' Réserve Personnelle' Gewürztraminer 1993 Alsace 12x75cl

Gewürztraminer from the eastern French wine-region of Alsace.

Jubilee was first created in 1989 to celebrate the Hugel family's 350th anniversary. The Jubilee wines are made only in the best deemed vintages from the family’s oldest vineyard estates in Riquewihr.

Hugel is a name synonymous with Alsace, founded all the way back in 1639, the estate is today still run by the same family with it's 13th generation at the helm. 

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

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 1976 Alexander Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon from the Alexander Valley AVA of Sonoma County, California; Matured for an extended period in 50% new oak barrels from Silver Oak's very own American oak cooperage.

Founded in 1972 and originally named Duncan-Meyer, Silver Oak Cellars is a leading, family-owned, California winery that exclusively produces Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. 

Sandeman 1963 Vintage Port 2x75cl

A 1963 vintage Port from renowned producer, Sandeman. Bottled in 1965.

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.

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.

Hugel Gewürztraminer 1994 Alsace 7x75cl

Sweet Gewürztraminer from the eastern French wine-region of Alsace.

Hugel is a name synonymous with Alsace, founded all the way back in 1639, the estate is today still run by the same family with it's 13th generation at the helm. 

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 7 bottles applied to this lot.

Saint-Estèphe de Montrose 2014 St-Estephe 6x75cl

Château Montrose is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, and is frequently referred to as one of the leading \"Super Seconds\" - 2nd Growth wines of quality comparable to the 1st Growths.

Saint Estèphe de Montrose is the estate’s third wine, which was renamed in 2016 to Tertio de Montrose. The wine is a typical classic Bordeaux-blend of Merlot dominance. 

Henschke 'Cyril Henschke' Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 Eden Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc and Merlot, from Eden Valley, just northeast of Adelaide; Matured in new French Oak barrels for 21 months.

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.

This 1995 vintage is made from a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc. 

Sassetti Livio 1988 Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino is one of the great under-appreciated wines of Italy. The wine must be made from 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.

Henschke 'Keyneton Estate' Euphonium 2001 Barossa Valley

A blend of 72% Shiraz, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot from South Australia's famed Barossa Valley.

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.

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. 

Sandeman 1994 Vintage Port

A 1994 vintage Port from renowned producer, Sandeman. Bottled in 1996.

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.

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. 

Iron Horse Vineyards 'T-T Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Alexander Valley 2x75cl

Single vineyard, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Alexander Valley AVA of Sonoma County, California.

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

Henri La Fontaine 1996 Nuits-Saint-Georges

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Nuits-Saint-Georges.

Serègo Alighieri 'Vaio Armaron' 1995 Amarone della Valpolicella

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.

Hugel 'Hommage à Jean Hugel' Gewürztraminer 1997 Alsace 2x75cl

Gewürztraminer from the eastern French wine-region of Alsace.

Hugel is a name synonymous with Alsace, founded all the way back in 1639, the estate is today still run by the same family with it's 13th generation at the helm. 

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.

Sandeman NV Rich Old Oloroso Sherry

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 Ximenez

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.

Oloroso Sherries are naturally dry, though the relatively high strength and full body of an Oloroso will give it an impression of roundness and even sweetness. Once opened it will begin to slowly lose some of its aroma and flavour but can be kept, corked and refrigerated, for up to two months after opening. The older the Oloroso, the longer it will stay perfect for consumption, as much as 12 months.

Hidalguia de Bujanda 1975 Rioja Gran Reserva

Tempranillo dominant blend from the Rioja region in northern Spain. Classified as a Gran Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period 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. 

Houghton 'Jack Mann' Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec 1995 Western Australia

A Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec blend from Western Australia.

Shaw and Smith Shiraz 2006 Adelaide Hills

Shiraz from the Adelaide Hills wine-region of South Australia.

Hutcheson Feuerheerd & Associados 1980 Vintage Port

1980 vintage Port from the house of Hutcheson, Feuerheerd & Associados-Vinhos SA.

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. 

Six Spirits 'Amaranthe' Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Napa Valley 2x75cl

100% Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley.

In Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon is King.  Widely reputed to be the new home of Cabernet Sauvignon, producing many of the grape's best wines outside of Bordeaux - and in many cases, rivalling those of Bordeaux; a bold claim for a grape that is successfully planted in so many of the world's wine regions.

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

Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir 2022 Hemel-en-Aarde, South Africa

100% Pinot Noir from the famous Hemel-en-Aarde Valley wine region  located in the Western Cape of South Africa: aged for 10 months in 36% new 228 liter French oak barrels. 

The relatively new, cool climate region of Hemel-en-Aarde is renowned for its production of widely acclaimed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The cool-climate area also produces Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Pinotage and red Bordeaux varieties.

Heinrich Vollmer 'Ellerstadter Bubeneck' Gewürztraminer Spätlese 1989 Rheinpfalz

Semi-sweet Gewürztraminer from the single vineyard of Ellerstadter Bubeneck within the Rheinpfalz wine-region just south-west of Frankfurt.

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.

Sonsierra 2013 Rioja Gran Reserva

100% Tempranillo from the Rioja region in northern Spain. Classified as a Gran Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period 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. 

Simpsons of Servian Sparkling Syrah 2021 France

2021 vintage, dry sparkling red wine made from Syrah grapes from France.

Produced by Charles and Ruth Simpson for online retailer Naked Wine

Hunter's Wines Merlot-Cabernet 1995 Marlborough 2x75cl

A Merlot Cabernet blend from the renowned Marlborough region at the northern point of New Zealand's South Island.

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

Symington Family Estates The Society's NV Port

Port produced by the renowned Symington Family Estate on behalf of The Wine Society.

A bottling by the world's oldest wine club, The International Exhibition Co-operative Wine Society Limited, commonly referred to as The Wine Society.