June 2024 Auction

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.

Richard Nagler 'Hochheimer Herrnberg' Riesling Auslese 1985 Rheingau 2x75cl

Semi-sweet Riesling from the single vineyard of Herrnberg in the village of hochheimer within the Rheingau region of west-central Germany.

Auslese is a semi-sweet or sweet style of German wine, made from individually-selected bunches of very ripe grapes based on their ripeness level and sugar content.

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

Real Companhia Velha 'Royal Oporto' 1983 Vintage Port

A 1983 vintage port from the renowned Real Companhia Velha.

Founded in 1756 by the Silva Reis family and still today owned and operated by that same family almost 3 centuries later - Royal Oporto is the flagship brand of the Real Companhia Velha which is one of the oldest wine companies in Portugal.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ayoub Pinot Noir 2006 Dundee HIlls 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Dundee Hills AVA of the larger Willamette Valley region of Oregon, United States: 

Ayoub winery was founded in 2001 by Mohamad \"Mo\" Ayoub, with four acres on south-facing volcanic jory soils in the Dundee Hills of Oregon's Willamette Valley.

Assorted 1997 Alsace 2x75cl

Two wines from the Alsace region of eastern France.

This lot includes one each of the following:

• Cave de Kientzheim-Kaysersberg Gewürztraminer 1997 - 13%
• Cave de Kientzheim-Kaysersberg Tokay Pinot Gris 1997 - 13.5%

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.

Assorted Bordeaux 1960-70s Red Wines 4x75cl

A selection of red wines from Bordeaux, France.

This lot includes the following: 

• Chateau Bellevue 1978 Bordeaux Superieur
• Chateau La Tour Vedrines 1973 Bordeaux
• Chateau Foureau 1969 Bordeaux
• Chateau Barreyre 1976 Bordeaux Superieur

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

Assorted 1985 Bordeaux Red Wines 2x75cl

This lot contains the following;

• Château Cissac 1985 Haut-Medoc
• Château La Tour du Mirail 1985 Haut-Medoc

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

Reynella 'Basket Pressed' Shiraz 2012 McLaren Vale

Shiraz from the McLaren Vale region of South Australia.

Ruffino 'Modus' 2007 Toscana

Modus is made from a blend of from Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from the Italian region of Toscana (Tuscany): matured for 12 months in barriques. 

Allegrini 1994 Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2x75cl

The renowned Valpolicella family of wines are Corvina and Rondinella dominant blends, produced in Italy's north-eastern region of Verona in the larger Veneto region.

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

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

Antoine Ogier 'Berry's Own Selection' 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape / Berry Bros and Rudd

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.

Produced by Antoine Ogier for the renowned London wine-merchant, Berry Brothers & Rudd under their \"Berry's Own Selection\" label.

Assorted V. Sattui Winery Cabernet 1995 Napa Valley 2x75cl

V. Sattui is a winery located in the Saint Helena area of Napa Valley, California. They produce a large array of wines sourced from family owned vineyards all over California.

Established in 1885, V. Sattui is a well-known producer with a history that spans three centuries. 

This lot contains one each of the following;

• V. Sattui Winery 'Morisoli Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 and
• V. Sattui Winery 'Rosenbrand Vineyards' Cabernet Franc 1995 

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.

Rosemount 'Balmoral' Syrah 1995 McLaren Vale

Old vine Syrah from the McLaren Vale wine-region to the south of Adelaide; Aged for approx. 20 months in a combination of new and used French and American oak. 

This wine is made from parcels of small vineyards with an vine age of 50-100 year old. 

Raúl Ferreira 'Quinta do Barão' Vinho Generoso Carcavelos circa 1980s

Mature fortified wine (Vinho Generoso) from the tiny, traditional Portuguese wine region of Carcavelos.

Carcavelos is a rare and unique wine fortified with vinho abafado. The wine can be made from a blend of nine permitted red and white grape varieties and are aged for a prolonged period in used barriques. The vineyards and wines were nearly completely lost in the 20th century due to phylloxera and area redevelopment. Today there is only one active producer of this wine in the entire region. 

Note- this is a non-vintage wine. We estimate this to be circa 1980s

Rosemount 'Traditional' 1998 McLaren Vale 2x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Merlot and Petit Verdot from Australia's McLaren Vale wine-region located to the south of Adelaide. Matured in American oak barrels for 14 months. 

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

Alpha Zeta 2020 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.

Auguste Bessac 'Cuvée Tradition' 2009 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.

Amicus Wines 'Reserve' Shiraz 2004 Langhorne Creek

Shiraz from South Australia's Langhorne Creek wine-region located on the Fleurieu Peninsula: matured for 18 months in new American oak.