June 2024 Auction

Tokaj Kereskedőház Aszú 5 Puttonyos 1983 Tokaji 50cl

Sweet wine made from Furmint grapes from the famed Tokaji wine region of northeastern Hungary.

The wines of Tokaji are produced from the white wine grape Furmint, 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 famed sweet wines of Tokaji. 

Tokaji wines are classified by sweetness, from 1 Puttonyos (dry) to 7 Puttonyos (absolute sweetness).

Tokaj Kereskedőház was renamed Grand Tokaj in 2016.

Torres 'Mas La Plana' 2011 Penedès

Single vineyard, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the DO of Penedès within the larger Catalonia region in the northeast of Spain: matured for 18 months in predominantly French oak barrels and a small portion stainless steel. 

The Mas La Plana vineyard is a 29 hectare site planted in the 1960s with Cabernet Sauvignon. 

Marqués De Murrieta Ygay 1997 Rioja Reserva

Tempranillo dominant blend from the iconic Marqués De Murrieta in the Rioja region of northern Spain. Castillo Ygay is the estate's flagship wine; Classified as a Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 36 months including 12 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. 

Marqués de Murrieta is the oldest family winery based in Rioja, concentrating exclusively on the production of premium Reserva and Gran Reserva wines since 1852.

Tapanappa 'Whalebone Vineyard' Merlot 2004 Wrattonbully 3x75cl

Single-vineyard blend of Merlot from the Wrattonbully wine-region, within the Limestone Coast of South Australia: matured for 18 months in new French oak barriques.

This 2004 Merlot was the first release from Tapanappa produced from 1 hectares of vines within the Whalebone Vineyard aged 32 years as of this vintage. 

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

Mouton-Cadet Baron Philippe de Rothschild 1971 Bordeaux

Frequently regarded as Baron Philippe De Rothschild's famous unofficial second-wine - beyond his Premier Grand Cru Classé estate, Château Mouton-Rothschild - Mouton-Cadet was created in 1930 to offer the richness of Bordeaux wines at an affordable cost to a wider audience.

Originally a blend of grapes from Baron Philippe's Mouton-Rothschild and Mouton-d'Armailhacq estates, the wine is composed of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, bottled under the regional Bordeaux appellation.

Marqués de Riscal 2009 Rioja Reserva 150cl

Tempranillo dominant red wine from the famed Rioja region in northern Spain; Classified as a Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 36 months including 12 months in oak barrels.

As with several quality-focused historic Rioja estates, Herederos del Marqués de Risca mature their wines in excess of the minimum requirements; their Reserva being matured for approximately 26 months in American Oak barrels.

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.

The Colonial Estate \"Émigré\" 2005 Barossa Valley

Émigré is a Grenache dominant blend from South Australia's famed Barossa Valley; matured in 100% new French oak barrels. 

A full blend of Grenache, Shiraz blended with some of the following grapes depending on the vintage: Mataro, Cabernet Sauvignon, Moudvedre, Carignan and Muscadelle.

Montecillo 1973 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. 

Meridian Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 1990 San Luis Obispo County, California 4x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon from the Paso Robles AVA in the larger San Luis Obispo County of California.

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

McDowell Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 1978 Mendocino County , California

Cabernet Sauvignon from the small McDowell Valley AVA within the greater Mendocino County of California.

Meerlust 'Rubicon' 2017 Stellenbosch

Full Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance from South Africa's famed wine-region of Stellenbosch; typically matured in 60-80% new oak barrels for approximately 18-24 months.

Established in 1756, the renowned Meerlust is a historic, family owned estate which has been managed by eight generations of the Myburgh family.  

Rubicon is a full blend of estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot

Taylor's 1997 LBV Port

1997 Late Bottled Vintage from the house of Taylor's. Bottled in 2002.

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.

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

Majella Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Coonawarra

Cabernet Sauvignon from the renowned Coonawarra region of South Australia.

Mouton-Cadet Baron Philippe de Rothschild 1967 Bordeaux / La Bergerie

Frequently regarded as Baron Philippe De Rothschild's famous unofficial second-wine - beyond his Premier Grand Cru Classé estate, Château Mouton-Rothschild - Mouton-Cadet was created in 1930 to offer the richness of Bordeaux wines at an affordable cost to a wider audience.

Originally a blend of grapes from Baron Philippe's Mouton-Rothschild and Mouton-d'Armailhacq estates, the wine is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc & Merlot, bottled under the regional Bordeaux appellation.

Marsovin Winery Red Blend 2009 Malta

A red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Ġellewża from the island country of Malta- located in the central Mediterranean Sea.

Marsovin Winery was founded in 1919 and is considered a pioneer of winemaking in Malta

Massena 'The Moonlight Run' 2001 Barossa Valley

The Moonlight Run is a blend of Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro and Cinsault from South Australia's famed Barossa valley.

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. 

Massena 'The Moonlight Run' 2001 Barossa Valley

The Moonlight Run is a blend of Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro and Cinsault from South Australia's famed Barossa valley.

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. 

Mouton-Cadet Baron Philippe de Rothschild 1997 Bordeaux

Frequently regarded as Baron Philippe De Rothschild's famous unofficial second-wine - beyond his Premier Grand Cru Classé estate, Château Mouton-Rothschild - Mouton-Cadet was created in 1930 to offer the richness of Bordeaux wines at an affordable cost to a wider audience.

Originally a blend of grapes from Baron Philippe's Mouton-Rothschild and Mouton-d'Armailhacq estates, the wine is composed of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, bottled under the regional Bordeaux appellation.

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2009 California

Pinot Noir from the regional appellation of California: aged in French oak barrels. 

Made from grapes sourced from Monterey County, Santa Barbara County and Sonoma County.

Tenuta Marcati 2012 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 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.

 Moët & Chandon 'Impérial' Brut NV Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from renowned Champagne House, Moët & Chandon. Impérial is the House’s iconic champagne, created in 1869.

Established in 1743 by Claude Moët, the world famous Moet & Chandon continues to be one of the world's largest champagne producers and most sought-after Champagne brands in the world.

Montaria 'Gold' 2020 Lisboa

A red wine blend of Syrah, Alicante, Bouschet Trincadeira and Aragones grapes from the Lisboa wine-region of Portugal: matured for 14 months in French oak barrels. 

Produced by Luis Vieira for online retailer Naked Wine

Tim Smith Wines Shiraz 2002 Barossa Valley

Shiraz from South Australia's famed Barossa valley.

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. 

Malog 'Bakkan Givon' Sweet Red Wine 2002 Samson, Israel

Sweet red wine wine from the Samson region of Israel.

The Samson is one of the five wine regions of Israe, located between the southern West Bank and the Coastal Plain.

Mundo de Yuntero Tempranillo 2004 La Mancha 2x75cl

Tempranillo from the vast central Spanish DO of La Mancha.

La Mancha is one of the oldest regions in Spain. It is also the largest delimited wine region not only in Spain, but in Europe- some even stating in the entire world. The most common grape used in the region is Tempranillo (known locally as Cencibel). More than 25 grape other varieties are also permitted, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Granciano, Grenach, Monastrell and Bobal. 

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

M. Duperray 1964 Beaujolais

Gamay Noir from the French regional appellation of Beaujolais.

Mills & Hills 'Bacchus' 2022 England

White wine made from 100% Bacchus grapes from England.

Produced by Kieron Atkinson for online retailer Naked Wines. 

Note- this wine is bottled and sold without a capsule over the cork. 

Mouton-Cadet Baron Philippe de Rothschild 1977 Bordeaux

Frequently regarded as Baron Philippe De Rothschild's famous unofficial second-wine - beyond his Premier Grand Cru Classé estate, Château Mouton-Rothschild - Mouton-Cadet was created in 1930 to offer the richness of Bordeaux wines at an affordable cost to a wider audience.

Originally a blend of grapes from Baron Philippe's Mouton-Rothschild and Mouton-d'Armailhacq estates, the wine is composed of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, bottled under the regional Bordeaux appellation.

Mouton-Cadet Baron Philippe de Rothschild 1983 Bordeaux

Frequently regarded as Baron Philippe De Rothschild's famous unofficial second-wine - beyond his Premier Grand Cru Classé estate, Château Mouton-Rothschild - Mouton-Cadet was created in 1930 to offer the richness of Bordeaux wines at an affordable cost to a wider audience.

Originally a blend of grapes from Baron Philippe's Mouton-Rothschild and Mouton-d'Armailhacq estates, the wine is composed of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, bottled under the regional Bordeaux appellation.

The Victoria Wine Company 'Conference' Fine Ruby Port / Martinez Gassiot

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.

Selected and bottled by Martinez Gassiot & Co. Ltd for the Victoria Wine Company, London. 

Tenuta Monte Fitti 2021 Custoza Superiore

A white wine blend of Garganega, Cortese and Trebianello from the Custoza DOC within the larger Veneto region of Italy.

Produced by Marcia Bonomo for online retailer Naked Wines. 

Torres 'Sangre De Toro' 1986 Penedès Reserva

Sangre de Toro is a blend of Garnacha, Cariñena and Syrah from the DO of Penedès within the larger Catalonia region in the northeast of Spain.

The name Sangre de Toro (blood of the bull) is meant to be a homage to Bacchus, a Roman God of wine known also as The son of the Bull.

After the traditional methods of harvesting and producing the wines, Sangre de Toro rests for 6 months in American oak barrels.