June 2024 Auction

Baileys of Glenrowan Shiraz 1992 Victoria 2x75cl

Shiraz from the Victoria wine region of Australia.

Established in 1870 by Richard Bailey, Baileys of Glenrowan has grown to be a cult-favourite wine of those in the know.

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

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.

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.

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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.

Bodegas Los Llanos 'Señorío de los Llanos' 1978 Valdepeñas Reserva 2x70cl

100% Tempranillo from the Valdepeñas region in central Spain.

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

Baron Philippe de Rothschild 1991 Sauternes

The wines of Sauternes are produced from a blend of the white wine grapes Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and occasionally a small amount of Muscadelle, 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 one of the worlds most sought after sweet wines.

Barton & Guestier 1971 Pomerol 2x73cl

A Merlot dominant blend from the right-bank Bordeaux appellation of Pomerol.

From historic négociant, Barton & Guestier, which was founded in Bordeaux in 1725 and is present today in 130 countries around the world. Released to celebrate their 250th anniversary 1725 - 1975.

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

Beringer Founders Estate Merlot 2005 Napa Valley

Merlot from California's renowned Napa Valley.

Beringer is California's longest continually operating Winery.

Blain Gagnard 'Clos Saint-Jean' 1996 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er-Cru

Mature Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Clos Saint-Jean in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet.

Bodegas Los Llanos 'Señorío de los Llanos' 1975 Valdepeñas Gran Reserva

100% Tempranillo from the Valdepeñas region in central Spain.

Blandy's Duke Madeira 2x75cl

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.

This lot contains one each of the following;

• Blandy's Duke Of Clarence Rich Madeira
• Blandy's Duke Of Cambridge Medium Dry Verdelho Madeira

Founded in 1811 on the island of Madeira by John Ernest Blandy, the Blandy name has become synonymous with quality Madeira wine. Today members of the family continue to live and work on the island.

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

Bowen Estate 1996 Coonawarra

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from the renowned Coonawarra region of South Australia.

Boscarelli 1998 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Red wine made from prugnolo gentile (Sangiovese) grapes from the Tuscan region of Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano situated around the town of Montepulciano.

Not to be confused with the Montepulciano grape variety, this rarely-seen (outside of Italy) red wine from the town of Montepulciano in southeast Tuscany, is made from 100% Sangiovese.

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.

Brown Brothers 'Koombahla' Cabernet Sauvignon 1981 Victoria 2x75cl

Single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from the Victoria wine region of Australia.

Brown Brothers is a family-owned winery located in Milawa which has been producing wines since 1889.

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

Beyerskloof 'Reserve Selection' Pinotage 2013 Western Cape

Pinotage from the South Africa's Western Cape.

Founded in 1988 by South African wine industry pioneer Beyers Truter, the Beyerskloof estate is one of the leading producers in South Africa and describes itself as \"the home of Pinotage\".

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.

Badia a Coltibuono 1975 Chianti Classico Riserva

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.

Age Bodegas Unidas 'Siglo' 1983 Rioja

Tempranillo dominant blend from the northern Spanish wine-region of Rioja

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. 

Brown Brothers Orange Muscat & Flora Late Harvest 2007 Victoria

Late Harvest wines are made from fully ripe grapes left on the vines for an extended period until the shrivelling to raisins concentrates the sweet sugary pulp within.

This sweet wine is a blend of Orange Muscat and Flora grapes, from the Australian wine-region of Victoria.

Bannockburn Vineyards Chardonnay 1993 Geelong, Australia

Mature Chardonnay from the Australia's Geelong wine region of Victoria.

Benjamin Darnault 'Pique-Nique Blanc' 2022 Pays d'Oc

White wine made from a Morillon dominant blend from the Vin De Pays D'Oc.

Vin De Pays D'Oc wines are now labelled as Pays d’Oc. Since 2009 the VDP category has been phased out of French wine laws and has been replaced with Indication Géographique Protégée.

Produced by Benjamin Darnault for online retailer Naked Wines. 

Arabella Sauvignon Blanc 2023 South Africa

Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa.

Produced by Stephen and Jamie de Wet for online retailer Naked Wines. 

Beaujolais Nouveau 1997 Beaujolais

Gamay Noir from the French regional appellation of Beaujolais.