June 2024 Auction

Assorted Red Wines 6x75cl

A selection of red wines from a variety of producers and regions.

This lot includes the following: 

• 2 x Berton Ashwell Valley Shiraz 2008 Australia - 14.5%
• 1 x Château De Faise 1992 Bordeaux Superier - 12%
• 1 x Château De Brussac 2002 Bordeaux - 12%
• 1 x Château Beau Buisson 2008 Bordeaux - 12%
• 1 x D'Aguiar Tinto 2006 Portugal - 13.5%

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

Assorted Red Wines 7x75cl

A selection of red wines from various countires and producers.

This lot includes one each of the following: 

• Château Barreyres Cru Bourgeois 2020 Haut-Medoc - 13.5%
• Les Deux Pins Merlot 2017 Pays d'Oc - 13%
• Bodega Norton 'Winermaker's Reserve' Malbec 2019 Mendoza - 14.5%
• Gôiya Glaan Red Blend 1999 Western Cape, South Africa - 12%
• Vidriada Tempranillo 2022 Spain - 11%
• Copa Real Grenacha-Tempranillo 2010 Spain - 13%
• Château Mathiot 2009 Bordeaux - 13%

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 7 bottles applied to this lot.

A. Ogier & Fils 1989 Cornas

Syrah from the northern Rhône Valley appellation of Cornas.

Cornas is a French Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) in the northern Rhône wine region of France, south of Lyon. It is one of the smallest appellations in the Rhône valley and is permitted to produce only red wine made from 100% Syrah grapes. 

Assorted German Riesling 4x75cl

A selection of semi-sweet Riesling from various regions within Germany.

This lot contains one each of the following;

• Weingut Heribert 'Kerpen Graacher' Himmelreich Halbtrocken Riseling 1986 Mosel
• Von Hovel 'Oberemmeler Hutte' Riseling 2012 Saar
• Balthasar Ress 'Oestricher Doosberg' Riseling Kabinett 1978 Rheingau
• Schloss Vollrads Blausilber Kabinett 1976 Rheingau

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

Bernard Moreau & Fils 2000 Puligny-Montrachet

Chardonnay from the Burgundian appellation of Puligny-Montrachet.

Assorted Marchesi di Barolo 1970s 4x72cl

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 lot contains the following;

• Marchesi di Barolo 1976 Barbaresco
• Marchesi di Barolo 1973 Barbaresco
• Marchesi Di Barolo 'Vecchio Maniero' 1973 Piedmont

Marchesi di Barolo was founded over two century's ago and is one of Italy's most iconic and historic wine estates. It was acquired in 1929 by winemaker Pietro Abbona and is today still owned by the Abbona Family.

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

Baxter 'Oppenlander Vineyard' Pinot Noir  2006 Mendocino County, California 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the single vineyard of Oppenlander, located in the Mendocino County wine region of California.

Baxter Winery is a small production, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producer, located on a rural coastal ridge-top above the Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California.

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

Assorted Italian Red Wine x5

A selection of Italian red wines from a variety of producers and regions.

This lot contains the following;

• Fratelli Speri 1985 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico - 15%
• Terre del Barolo 1977 Barolo - 13%
• Giordana 1974 Barolo - 13.2%
• Haestensium 1976 Barbaresco - 13%
• Giordano 'Vei Cavour' - 13%

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

Branson Coach House 'Greenock Rare Single Vineyard' Shiraz 2005 Barossa Valley

Single Vineyard Shiraz from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia; Aged for 20 months in French oak.

The small winery of Branson Coach House was established in 1998. When the original proprietor of Branson wines, Malcolm Aspden, passed away, the winery and property were purchased by Two Hands Wines who announced the re-launch of Branson Wines with the release of the 2002 \"Bch\" Shiraz. Two Hands now oversee the wines which are made side by side with their own wines by the same winemaker, Matt Wenk.

Bersano 1978 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.

Assorted Semi-Sweet Gewürztraminer Alsace 3x75cl

Semi-sweet Gewürztraminer from the Alsace region of eastern France.

This lot includes one each of the following:

• Cave de Turkheim Gewürztraminer 2004 - 13.5%
• Lorentz Altenberg de Bergheim 1995 Grand-Cru - 13%
• Baron de Truckheim 'Cuvee Prestige' 1998 - 13%

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 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Assorted 1973 Bordeaux Red Wines 2x73cl

This lot contains the following;

• Château Malartic Lagravière 1973 Grand Cru 73cl 

• Château Haut-Bages Libéral 1973 Pauillac 5eme-Cru

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

A. Duvigeau 1961 Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of France's iconic appellations.  Located in the Southern Rhône Valley, the appellation is most commonly known for its Grenache-dominant red wines with Syrah and Mourvèdre lead the cast of supporting grapes. White wines are also produced in exceedingly smaller volumes.

Boizel Brut 'Millennium' 1995 Champagne Grand-Cru / Sainsbury's

1995 Champagne produced by Boizel for UK retailer, Sainsbury's in celebration of the turn of the millennium.

Made with grapes sourced exclusively from 7 of 17 Grand Cru villages in the Champagne region.

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.

Bollinger 'Special Cuvée' NV Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger.

Founded in 1829 initially under the name Renaudin Bollinger & Cie, Bollinger is one of the last independent Champagne houses. The house continues to be run by members of the Bollinger family to this day. The House’s 178 hectares are planted with 85% of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vines, the majority of which are Pinot Noir which is dominant in their wines. 

Bernard-Massard 'Royal Framboise' Peach/Raspberry Luxembourg Sparkling Wine 4x75cl

Semi-sweet sparkling wines from the Moselle region of Luxembourg. These are made from a blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Blanc grapes. 

This lot contains three raspberry sparkling and one peach sparkling wines. 

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

Antoniolo 'San Francesco' 2005 Gattinara 2x75cl

Single vineyard 100% Spanna (aka Nebbiolo) from the northwestern Piedmont wine-region of Gattinara, Italy: Matured for 3 years in botti (large oak casks) followed by a period in stainless steel tank. 

Antoniolo own 14 hectares in the crus of Osso San Grato, San Francesco and Castelle. The 3.5 hectare San Francesco vineyard is a west-facing slope behind the famed castle of Gattinara.

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

Berberana 1964 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. 

Belliard 'Secret de Belliard' 2014 Vin de France 6x75cl

Belliard 'Secret de Belliard' 2014 is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon - an intriguing wine produced by the Maison Belliard, a Bordeaux-based winery known for its dedication to quality and innovation.

The 'Secret de Belliard' vineyard origins are not disclosed, offering a unique tasting experience.

This non-traditional approach allows the winemakers to experiment and create a wine that stands out from the classic Bordeaux and Vin de France offerings.

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

Branson Coach House 'Greenock Rare Single Vineyard' Shiraz 2005 Barossa Valley

Single Vineyard Shiraz from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia; Aged for 20 months in French oak.

The small winery of Branson Coach House was established in 1998. When the original proprietor of Branson wines, Malcolm Aspden, passed away, the winery and property were purchased by Two Hands Wines who announced the re-launch of Branson Wines with the release of the 2002 \"Bch\" Shiraz. Two Hands now oversee the wines which are made side by side with their own wines by the same winemaker, Matt Wenk.

Assorted Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino 2x75cl

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.

This lot contains one each of the following;

• Col d'Orcia 1985 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva - 14%
• Col d'Orcia 1991 Brunello di Montalcino - 13.5%

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

Assorted 1980s Bordeaux Red Wines 3x75cl

This lot contains the following;

• Château Desmirail 1989 Margaux 3eme-Cru - 12.5%
• Château Siran 1986 Margaux Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnels - 12%
• Château Lanessan 1988 Haut-Médoc - 12%

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

A Huesgen 'Wachenheimer Domblick' Riesling Kabinett 1976 Rheinhessen 3x70cl

Semi-sweet Riesling from the Rheinhessen wine-region just south-west of Frankfurt, Germany. 

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. 

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

Antoniolo 'Osso San Grato' 2006 Gattinara

Single vineyard 100% Spanna (aka Nebbiolo) from the northwestern Piedmont wine-region of Gattinara, Italy: Matured for 3 years in botti (large oak casks) followed by a period in stainless steel tank. 

Antoniolo own 14 hectares in the crus of Osso San Grato, San Francesco and Castelle.

Assorted 2020 Japanese Red Wine 2x75cl

This lot contains one each of the following;

• Miyoshi Wine 'Tomoé' Pinot Noir 2020 Hiroshima, Japan - 12%
• Yoichi Harvest 'Special Cuvee' Zweigelt 2020 Hokkaido, Japan - 12%

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

Antoniolo 'Osso San Grato' 2006 Gattinara 

Single vineyard 100% Spanna (aka Nebbiolo) from the northwestern Piedmont wine-region of Gattinara, Italy: Matured for 3 years in botti (large oak casks) followed by a period in stainless steel tank. 

Antoniolo own 14 hectares in the crus of Osso San Grato, San Francesco and Castelle.

Allegrini 2019 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Part of the Valpolicella family of wines, each Corvina and Rondinella dominant blends.

Amarone is produced through a process of partially rack-drying grapes for several months prior to fermentation, resulting in a wine of atypical power, concentration and alcohol content with an ability to benefit from long periods of maturation.

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

Bodegas Franco 'Royal' 1976 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. 

Bollinger 'Special Cuvée' NV Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger.

Founded in 1829 initially under the name Renaudin Bollinger & Cie, Bollinger is one of the last independent Champagne houses. The house continues to be run by members of the Bollinger family to this day. The House’s 178 hectares are planted with 85% of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vines, the majority of which are Pinot Noir which is dominant in their wines. 

Assorted 1972 Bordeaux Red Wine 2x75cl

This lot contains one each of the following;

• Château Gruaud-Larose 1972 St-Julien 2eme-Cru / Cordier
• Château  Boyd-Cantenac Jacques Boyd 1972 Margaux 3eme-Cru

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

Assorted 2000s Spanish Red Wines 5x75cl

A selection of red wines from various regions within Spain.

This lot includes the following: 

• 2x Borsao Reserva 2006 Campo de Borja - 14.5%
• 1x Marques De Almonacid Syrah 2008 Carinena - 13.5%
• 1x Romita 2001 Rioja - 14%
• 1x El Buho Tempranillo 2003 Valencia Gran Reserva - 12.5%

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

Antoniolo 'San Francesco' 2006 Gattinara

Single vineyard 100% Spanna (aka Nebbiolo) from the northwestern Piedmont wine-region of Gattinara, Italy: Matured for 3 years in botti (large oak casks) followed by a period in stainless steel tank. 

Antoniolo own 14 hectares in the crus of Osso San Grato, San Francesco and Castelle. The 3.5 hectare San Francesco vineyard is a west-facing slope behind the famed castle of Gattinara.