June 2024 Auction

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.

Fuligni 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 6x75cl

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.

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

Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Napa Valley 2x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon from the Oakville AVA, located in California's renowned Napa Valley; matured in 100% new French oak.

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.

Far Niente is one of California's oldest wineries being established in 1885.

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

Fonseca Finest 1963 Vintage Port

1963 vintage port from the house of Fonseca.

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 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.

Quintessa 2016 Rutherford, Napa Valley 150cl

A Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance from California's renowned Napa Valley: matured for 18-24 months in 70-85% new French oak. 

Depending on the vintage, Quintessa may include a blend of some or all of the five varietals grown on the 280-acre site: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Carménère.

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.

Florent-Garaudet 'Vieilles Vignes' 2021 Meursault 6x75cl

Old vine Chardonnay from the Burgundian appellation of Meursault: matured for 8-18 months in 1/3 new Fernch oak barrels. 

Located in the in the Côte de Beaune sub-region, Meursault is considered to be the capital of Burgundy's great white wines. The appellation almost exclusively produces white wine made from Chardonnay, however a small amount red wine made from Pinot Noir can be found from the area. 

Founded in 2008, Domaine Florent Garaudet is a two hectares domaine located in Monthelie, one of the smaller villages on the Côte d'Or.

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

Fossacolle 2019 Brunello di Montalcino 6x75cl

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.

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

Florio 'ACI' 1840 Marsala Superiore 2x68cl

Marsala from the Italian island of Sicily. Classed as a Superiore, this wine must have been aged for a minimum of four years, with a minimum of 2 years in wooden barrels.  

Along with Port and Sherry, Marsala is a fortified wine - all three are made in similar processes: base wines fermented, fortified with grape spirit, then matured and blended in various methods.

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

Famiglia Cotarella 'Le Macioche' 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 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.

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.

Fèlsina 'Berardenga' 2006 Chianti Classico 3x75cl

Sangiovese dominant blend from the iconic wine-region of Chianti in the heart of Tuscany.

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.

Francis Coppola 'Black Label' Commemorative Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 Napa Valley 2x75cl

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.

Francis Ford Coppola is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter who is best known as five-time Oscar-winner of such epic films as the Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now.

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

Fontanafredda 2016 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.

First Drop Wines 'Fat Of The Land' Shiraz 2006 Barossa Valley

Shiraz from a the single vineyard of Seppeltsfield within South Australia's famed Barossa valley; matured for 24 months in 25% new American oak barriques.

The Seppeltsfield vineyard is located at 245 meteres above sea level. Bottled at an impressive 16% abv. 

Federico Paternina 1967 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. 

Fonseca 'Traditional' 1983 LBV Port

1983 Late Bottled Vintage Port from the house of Fonseca. Bottled in 1988.

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.

Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port is a specific style of Ruby Port in which the fortified wine - from a single, specified vintage - is aged for an extended period of time before bottling.  Unlike Vintage Ports, LBV Ports do not continue to mature in the bottle.

Fernand & Laurent Pillot 'Morgeot' 1996 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er-Cru

Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Morgeot in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet.

Ferghettina 'Franciacorta' Milledi Brut 2018 Franciacorta Sparkling

2018 vintage sparkling wine from the small area of Franciacorta within the larger region of Lombardy in northern Italy.

Made from 100% Chardonnay grapes and in the style - and same, traditional process (metodo classico)- of Champagne, from France.

The sparkling wines from Franciacorta's were promoted to DOCG classification (the highest level of Italian wine classification) in 1995. 

Fortnum & Mason 'Brut Reserve' NV Champagne / Louis Roederer

A non-vintage Champagne produced by the renowned house of Louis Roederer exclusively for the upmarket department store, Fortnum & Mason.

The famed Champagne Wine Region located in the northeast of France is renowned for producing the world's most celebrated sparkling wine. Champagne is typically made from one or a combination of the three predominant grape varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, although there are four other lesser-known grape varieties that are permitted to be included: Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Petit Meslier and Arbane.

François Jobard 1996 Bourgogne Blanc

Chardonnay from the regional appellation of Bourgogne (Burgundy).

The François Jobard estate is today named Antoine Jobard. Antoine started working alongside his father, François in 2002 and 2007 took over the estate. 

Feudo Maccari 'Mahâris' 2006 Noto, Sicilia

A blend of Nero D'Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah from the sub-region of Noto located in the larger Italian Island of Sicily, in the central Mediterranean Sea.

Ferreira 'Dona Antonia' Reserva Port

A reserve Port from the house of Ferreira.

Reserve Port (originally called Vintage Character Port until 2002) is made from a blend of vintages that follow much the same maturation processes for either Ruby or Tawny Ports, but with more freedom for the winemakers to experiment and blend different wines and from different years to achieve their desired character and flavour profiles.

Foncalieu Puychéric 'Grain d'Automne' Marsanne Surmurie Vin de France Dessert Wine 50cl

A sweet dessert wine made from Marsanne grapes from Vin de France.

These grapes have been affected by noble rot, 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 sweet wine.

Vin de France (formerly Vin de Table) is the national French appellation. The wines are predominantly produced in the south of France, particularly in Languedoc-Roussillon.

Fontedicto 'Pirouette 5' Vin de Table France 2x75cl

Multi-vintage red wine blend including Shiraz, Grenache and Carignan from Vin de France.

Vin de France (formerly Vin de Table prior to 2009) is the national French appellation in which the producer is not required to comply with appellation laws and traditional regional constraints. The winemaker has the freedom to create their wines from anywhere in France from different regions, vintages and from unsanctioned grape varieties or blends. The quality of these wines can vary drastically from uncomplicated basic wines to high-quality diverse wines that command a high price. 

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

Finest Madeira circa 1990s / Tesco

A sweet, non-vintage Madeira made from a blend of Tinta Negra Mole, Malvalsia and Bual grapes and aged for a minimum of three years in oak.

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.

Bottled for the UK supermarket Tesco.

Quady 'Essensia' Orange Muscat 1997 California Dessert Wine 37.5cl

Sweet dessert wine made from orange Muscat grapes from the Quady winery located in Madera County, California: aged for around 3 months in used French oak. 

Essensia is made from Orange Muscat grapes which are macerated (sits on the skins) - meaning the juice and grape skins soak together for a period of time). Wine spirits are then included to stop the fermentation and preserve the sweetness in the wine.

i Heart Prosecco Extra Dry Prosecco

Prosecco is an Italian wine region which belongs to the larger region of Veneto. It must be made from a minimum of 85% of the white wine grape, Glera- formerly known also as Prosecco. Prosecco is almost always made in sparkling (spumante) or semi-sparkling (frizzante) style but a still wine (tranquillo) is also permitted.

Fleur du Cap Pinotage 1975 Stellenbosch 5x75cl

Mature Pinotage from the Fleur du Cap estate in South Africa's renowned Stellenbosch wine-region.

Pinotage is a unique and hardy grape variety that was created in South Africa by Dr. Abraham Perold in 1925 from a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault. Today it is synonymous with South African winemaking and grown almost exclusively in country. 

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