June 2024 Auction

Vega Sicilia 'Unico' 1965 Ribera del Duero

Unico is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Tinto Fino (aka Tempranillo) from the Ribera Del Duero region in northwest Spain; matured in a combination of new and used oak barrels and in bottle for approximately 10 years - long exceeding the minimum requirements for the Gran Reserva classification.

This 1965 vintage also included Malbec which is no longer used in Unico. 

Vega Sicilia is one of Spain's most renowned wineries, responsible for three iconic wines: \"Unico\" Gran Reserva, \"Unico\" Reserva Especial and \"Valbuena\".

Krug Brut 2003 Vintage Champagne

2003 vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Krug. 

Krug is a Champagne house founded by Joseph Krug in 1843. It is based principally in Reims, the main city in France's Champagne region and is one of the famous Champagne houses that formed part of the Grandes marques.

Krug is part of the wider Moët Hennessy group of companies. Although no longer owned by the Krugs, the family is still heavily involved with sixth-generation Olivier Krug Director of the House today.

Krug Brut 2003 Vintage Champagne

2003 vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Krug. 

Krug is a Champagne house founded by Joseph Krug in 1843. It is based principally in Reims, the main city in France's Champagne region and is one of the famous Champagne houses that formed part of the Grandes marques.

Krug is part of the wider Moët Hennessy group of companies. Although no longer owned by the Krugs, the family is still heavily involved with sixth-generation Olivier Krug Director of the House today.

Krug Brut 2003 Vintage Champagne

2003 vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Krug. 

Krug is a Champagne house founded by Joseph Krug in 1843. It is based principally in Reims, the main city in France's Champagne region and is one of the famous Champagne houses that formed part of the Grandes marques.

Krug is part of the wider Moët Hennessy group of companies. Although no longer owned by the Krugs, the family is still heavily involved with sixth-generation Olivier Krug Director of the House today.

Krug Brut 2006 Vintage Champagne

2006 vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Krug. 

Krug is a Champagne house founded by Joseph Krug in 1843. It is based principally in Reims, the main city in France's Champagne region and is one of the famous Champagne houses that formed part of the Grandes marques.

Krug is part of the wider Moët Hennessy group of companies. Although no longer owned by the Krugs, the family is still heavily involved with sixth-generation Olivier Krug Director of the House today.

Krug Brut 2003 Vintage Champagne

2003 vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Krug. 

Krug is a Champagne house founded by Joseph Krug in 1843. It is based principally in Reims, the main city in France's Champagne region and is one of the famous Champagne houses that formed part of the Grandes marques.

Krug is part of the wider Moët Hennessy group of companies. Although no longer owned by the Krugs, the family is still heavily involved with sixth-generation Olivier Krug Director of the House today.

Krug Brut 2003 Vintage Champagne

2003 vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Krug. 

Krug is a Champagne house founded by Joseph Krug in 1843. It is based principally in Reims, the main city in France's Champagne region and is one of the famous Champagne houses that formed part of the Grandes marques.

Krug is part of the wider Moët Hennessy group of companies. Although no longer owned by the Krugs, the family is still heavily involved with sixth-generation Olivier Krug Director of the House today.

Krug Brut 2006 Vintage Champagne

2006 vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Krug. 

Krug is a Champagne house founded by Joseph Krug in 1843. It is based principally in Reims, the main city in France's Champagne region and is one of the famous Champagne houses that formed part of the Grandes marques.

Krug is part of the wider Moët Hennessy group of companies. Although no longer owned by the Krugs, the family is still heavily involved with sixth-generation Olivier Krug Director of the House today.

Vincent  Frères 1970 Echezeaux Grand-Cru 2x75cl

Famed Burgundian Pinot Noir the Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Echézeaux.

Created in 1937, the Echézeaux Grand Cru appellation is located in the Côtes de Nuits between Clos de Vougeot, Chambolle Musigny and Vosne-Romanée with approximately 80 vineyard owners. Only red wines made from the Pinot Noir grape are permitted.

This was a bottling for U.K agents, Old Chelsea Wine Stores Ltd, London.

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

Krug Brut 2003 Vintage Champagne

2003 vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Krug. 

Krug is a Champagne house founded by Joseph Krug in 1843. It is based principally in Reims, the main city in France's Champagne region and is one of the famous Champagne houses that formed part of the Grandes marques.

Krug is part of the wider Moët Hennessy group of companies. Although no longer owned by the Krugs, the family is still heavily involved with sixth-generation Olivier Krug Director of the House today.

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.

Kay Brothers Amery Vineyard 'Hillside' Shiraz 2000 McLaren Vale 12x75cl

Shiraz from the McLaren Vale, located just south of Adelaide.

Kay Brothers is a family owned estate founded in 1890 by brothers Herbert & Frederick Kay- making it the oldest winery still in operation in McLaren Vale. Their wines are produced in small batches using the original open fermenters, hand plunging and our heritage 1928 basket press.

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

Villa Cafaggio 'Cortaccio' 1997 Toscana 6x75cl

100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Italian region of Toscana (Tuscany).

Villa Cafaggio is a historic estate located in the hamlet of Greve in Chianti, in Panzano. The estate covers approximately 60 hectares, 30 of which are vineyards and around 3 hectares as olive groves. 

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

Veuve Clicquot 'La Grande Dame' Brut 2012 Vintage Champagne / Yayoi Kusama

A limited edition 2012 Vintage Champagne from the famed House of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, made in collaboration with iconic Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. The label and box featuring her signature polka dot and floral motifs.

Created in tribute to Madame Clicquot, La Grande Dame is only developed in great vintages. This cuvee consists of eight Grands Crus, which are amongst the most prestigious in the Champagne region.

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).

Villa Cafaggio 1999 Chianti Classico Riserva 6x75cl

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 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Vilmart 'Grand Cellier d'Or' Brut 1997 Vintage Champagne 2x75cl

1997 vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Vilmaert et Cie.

Vilmart produce their Champagne from 11 hectares of their Premier Cru vineyard located in the Rilly-la-Montagne terroir.

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.

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

Karl Lawrence Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 Napa Valley 4x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from California's renowned Napa Valley.

Karl Lawrence produces small-batch Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blends with small amounts of any of the following grapes; Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Lagrein and Petit Sirah from Napa Valley vineyards located in Rutherford, Oakville, Calistoga and Howell Mountain. 

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 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Kanonkop 'Paul Sauer' 2018 Stellenbosch 2x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from South Africa's renowned Stellenbosch wine-region; Matured for 24 months in new 225 litre French oak nevers.

This 2018 vintage is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 15% Merlot from 30 year old vines. 

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

Vergelegen 'Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 South Africa 6x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon (95%) with 5% Petit Verdot from South Africa: matured for 18 months in 50% new oak barrels. 

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

Veuve Clicquot Dry 1942 Vintage Champagne

An incredibly old 1942 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).

Villa Cafaggio 'San Martino' 1997 Toscana 3x75cl

100% Sangiovese from the Italian region of Toscana (Tuscany).

Villa Cafaggio is a historic estate located in the hamlet of Greve in Chianti, in Panzano. The estate covers approximately 60 hectares, 30 of which are vineyards and around 3 hectares as olive groves. 

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

Venge 'Family Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 Oakville, Napa Valley 3x75cl

100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Oakville AVA located in California's renowned Napa Valley: matured for approximately 27 months in new French oak barrels. 

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 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Kenwood Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 1981 Sonoma Valley 3x75cl

100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the vineyards of the famous Jack London Ranch within California's Sonoma Valley AVA located in Southern Sonoma County.

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

Kilikanoon 'Oracle' Shiraz 2009 Clare Valley

Old vine Shiraz from Australia's Clare Valley, located just north of Adelaide; matured for 24 months in small French oak casks. 

Volker Eisele Family Estate 'Terzetto' 2000 Napa Valley 2x75cl

Terzetto is an even blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot from California's renowned Napa Valley: matured for 22 months in 60% new French oak barrels.

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.
 

Viña Pargua 'The Adnams Selection' Alvaro Espinoza 2000 Rapel Valley 4x75cl

A blend of Carménère and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Rapel Valley wine region located in Chile's Central Valley. 

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

Kaiken 'Mai' The First Malbec 2010 Mendoza

100% Malbec from the famed Mendoza Valley in Argentina: matured for 18 months in new French oak.

Kaiken Mai is produced from old low trellises planted in 1910.

Kilikanoon 'Green's Vineyard' Shiraz 2008 Barossa Valley

Single vineyard Shiraz from Australia's famous Barossa Valley, located to the north of Adelaide.

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. 

Kilikanoon 'Green's Vineyard' Shiraz 2008 Barossa Valley

Single vineyard Shiraz from Australia's famous Barossa Valley, located to the north of Adelaide.

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. 

Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Stellenbosch

Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa's renowned Stellenbosch wine-region; Matured for 24 months in 50% new and 50% second use French oak barrels.

Kanonkop matures it's wines in new or second-fill 225 litre French oak barrels for 12-24 months depending on the wine. 

First released in 1973, this wine is part of Kononkop's Estate Range. 

Krohn 2010 Colheita Port

2010 Colheita Port from the house of Krohn. Bottled in 2022.

Colheita Port is a single vintage-dated Tawny Port. It is similar to Vintage Port in that it is produced from the crop of a single exceptional year.  However, while Vintage Ports spend only a brief 2 years in large oak vats and the majority of their ageing in bottle, Colheita Ports are matured exclusively in smaller oak barrels for a minimum of seven years- although it is not uncommon that they are aged for much longer, as many as 50 to 100 years. 

Krohn Port House was founded in 1865 by two Norwegian cousins. Over the following 150 years, the firm built up an outstanding reputation for its cask-aged Ports, in particular its colheitas and single harvest tawnies. Today the port house produces a full range from White Port, Ruby, Vintage, Late Bottled Vintage, Tawny to old Colheitas. 

Villa di Capezzana 1975 Carmignano Riserva

Sangiovese dominant blend, with Cabernet Sauvignon, from the little-known Tuscan DOC of Carmignano in Central Italy.

Classed as a Riserva, this wine must have been aged for a minimum of 3 years, including 12 months in barrel.