Fine Wines & Rare Spirits with Lower Falls Wine Company
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Sale 3107B | June 26, 2018, 6PM | Boston 508.970.3246
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MA LIC. 2304
Fine Wines & Rare Spirits with Lower Falls Wine Company
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A Boston Gentleman’s Collection 1 Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon Oenotheque 1995 Epernay u: all above foil “The 1995 Dom Perignon Oenotheque is the second release of this wine, and was disgorged in 2005. This silky-textured Champagne reveals breathtaking finesse, elegance and clarity in its perfumed bouquet, with delicate notes of pears and roasted nuts that add further complexity. The finish goes on and on. This mind-bending Champagne possesses all of the qualities of profoundness, most importantly the ability to develop beautifully in the glass and the potential to acquire even more depth in bottle over the coming years. It is a stunner. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2028.” A. Galloni for TWA, 96 pts. 12/08 3 bottles $750-1,000 2 Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon 1996 Epernay u: both above foil R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 12/05 2 bottles (2 x ind. oc) $425-550 3 Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 1996 Ay u: 2cm “One of the greatest examples of the ‘96 vintage, this wine has it all with elegance, intensity, subtlety and grace, not to mention buckets of unrealized potential that will enable this beauty to improve for at least another decade and perhaps longer. I can only imagine just how good this would be from magnum format! The nose is discreet, reserved and pure with lemon, green apple and layers upon layers of fruit framed by just the right amount of yeast influence that continues onto the exceptionally dry and tight flavors that are crisp and refined as well as superbly intense yet through it all there is this underlying sense of harmony, as though all of the elements are working in concert. The greatest wines, at least those cut from classical cloth, persuade through the subtlest means and so it is with the ‘96 Goisses, which is indeed a great wine by any measure. While it is drinkable now, for my taste preferences a lot of potential would be left in the glass and I wouldn’t start in earnest on this for another 5+ years.” Burghound, 97 pts. 10/07 1 bottle $200-300
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4 Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 1999 Ay 3 bottles $325-450 5 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1986 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe u: all into neck, light case wear to capsule bases, light staining to one label “Tasted at the château, the 1986 LafiteRothschild continues to offer an exquisite bouquet at 30 years of age. This is beautifully defined, still full of energy, with copious blackberry, clove, leather and graphite aromas that seem to gain momentum in the glass. The palate is extremely well balanced with a crystalline quality, filigree tannin, perfectly pitched acidity, a quintessential LafiteRothschild with a sense of energy and focus undiminished by time. This finish displays immense purity and refinement, one of the most mineral-driven Lafites that I have encountered, whilst the aftertaste seems to linger for over one minute. It must rank as one of the finest wines from the estate.” N. Martin for TWA, 98 pts. 12/16 3 bottles $2,500-3,600 6 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1990 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe u: eight into neck, one label lightly stained R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 06/09 8 bottles $4,800-6,400 7 Chateau Latour 1986 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe u: both very top shoulder 2 bottles $700-1,000 8 Chateau Margaux 1986 Margaux, 1er Cru Classe u: all into neck, wear to capsules (nicking to two) N. Martin for TWA, 97 pts. 12/16 5 bottles $2,000-2,700
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9 Chateau Cos d’Estournel 2005 St. Estephe, 2eme Cru Classe “The 2005 Cos d’Estournel is another great success from this property, which is owned by Michel Reybier. A superstar of St.-Estèphe in this vintage, this wine has a dense ruby/purple color, beautiful, sweet cassis and blackcurrant fruit, some floral notes, spice and a touch of oak in a full-bodied, layered, impressive multidimensional style. The tannins are surprisingly sweet and well-integrated, as is the acidity, alcohol and wood. This is a beauty and certainly the top wine of St.-Estèphe. Drink it over the next 25+ years.” R. Parker for TWA, 97 pts. 06/15 11 bottles $1,400-1,900 10 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 2005 St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe “The 2005 Ducru Beaucaillou is a 10,000-case blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot (they used to produce 18,000-20,000 cases). It is an exceptionally powerful wine with a dense purple color, superb intensity, and a beautiful, sweet nose of spring flowers, raspberries, blueberries, graphite, and creme de cassis. Full-bodied with fabulous concentration, exceptionally high tannin, good acidity, and massive layers of richness that build incrementally on the palate, this monumental effort is more structured than their outstanding 2003. It may be the finest wine produced at this estate since the 1982 and 1961 Ducrus. Anticipated maturity: 20182050.” R. Parker for TWA, 97 pts. 04/08 11 bottles $1,500-2,100 11 Chateau Leoville Barton 1990 St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe u: all into neck, light case wear to capsules 3 bottles $125-175 12 Chateau Leoville Poyferre 1982 St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe u: three bottom neck, one very top shoulder, corrosion and slight losses to one capsule (with possible old seepage) R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 06/09 4 bottles $600-1,000
13 Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2003 St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe “The spectacular 2003 Leoville Poyferre exhibits a dense purple color with a touch of lightening at the edge as well as notes of creosote, barbecue smoke, jammy black currants, licorice and spice box. This intense, voluptuously textured, full-bodied St.-Julien possesses low acidity and ripe tannin. Still fresh and exuberant, it is just entering its plateau of full maturity where it should remain for 10-15+ years.” R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 08/14 11 bottles $1,300-1,700
20 Chateau Pichon Lalande 1985 Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe u: one into neck, four bottom neck, six very top shoulder 11 bottles $1,500-2,000
14 Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2004 St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe 10 bottles $1,200-1,600
22 Chateau Pichon Lalande 1986 Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe u: four into neck, four bottom neck, two very top shoulder, light stain to one label N. Martin for TWA, 95 pts. 12/16 10 bottles $1,500-2,000
15 Chateau Pichon Baron 1990 Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe u: seven into neck, two bottom neck N. Martin for TWA, 98 pts. 06/17 9 bottles $2,000-2,500 16 Chateau Pichon Baron 2005 Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe 11 bottles $1,200-1,700 17 Chateau Pichon Baron 1995 Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe u: all into neck, light wine staining to three labels 11 bottles $1,700-2,200 18 Chateau Pichon Baron 2003 Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe 12 bottles (owc) $1,200-1,800 19 Chateau Pichon Lalande 1985 Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe u: seven into neck, two bottom neck, two very top shoulder 11 bottles $1,500-2,000
21 Chateau Pichon Lalande 1986 u: six into neck, three bottom neck, two very top shoulder N. Martin for TWA, 95 pts. 12/16 11 bottles $1,700-2,200
23 Chateau Pichon Lalande 1994 Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe u: all into neck 9 bottles $650-1,000 24 Chateau d’Issan 2005 Margaux, 3eme Cru Classe “The more serious grand vin twin, the 2005 d’Issan, has a stunning nose of spring flowers, blackcurrant and blue/black fruits galore, and an impressively opaque dark plum/ purple color. With a rich, concentrated and pure mouthfeel, wonderfully sweet tannin, full-bodied density and richness, but elegance in abundance, this is a stunner, and one of the great Margaux of the vintage. Drink it now and over the next 20 years.” R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 06/15 10 bottles $1,600-2,100
27 Chateau Palmer 1983 Margaux, 3eme Cru Classe u: two into neck, one bottom neck “Tasted at the Château Palmer vertical in London, this was the finest 1983 Château Palmer that I have encountered. The nose is ethereal with wonderful definition: mint-tinged red berry fruit, cedar, dried rose petals and very subtle acrid tang of a November bonfire. It is the definition and purity that is beguiling and yes, it is reminiscent of the 1961. The palate is beautifully balanced and lithe in the mouth. Like previous bottles, there is a Burgundy-like sensibility about this Palmer, sensual in the mouth with a crystalline finish that will have you reaching for the glass for another sip. Robert Parker stated that the 1983 was the best vintage following the epochal 1961 and I completely concur. This 1983 Palmer is probably at its peak now, although I have no doubt that it will continue to cruise at high altitude for many years.” N. Martin for TWA, 98 pts. 05/16 3 bottles $1,000-1,400 28 Chateau Palmer 1989 Margaux, 3eme Cru Classe u: all into neck “Tasted at the Château Palmer vertical in London, the 1989 Château Palmer has always been my favourite vintage from that decade after the 1983. The first bottle was unfortunately corked. The second was as it should be: the nose tensile with red berries, sous-bois, potpourri and strawberry pastille— lively and energetic. The palate is mediumbodied and vibrant right from the start, silky in texture with plenty of citrus fruit, gently building to a harmonious and detailed finish that lingers in the mouth. This is a magnificent Château Palmer that continues to effortlessly dish out so much vinous pleasure.” N. Martin for TWA, 98 pts. 05/16 10 bottles $2,500-3,500
25 Chateau Malescot St. Exupery 2005 Margaux, 3eme Cru Classe R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 06/15 12 bottles (owc) $950-1,450
29 Chateau Lynch Bages 1985 Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe u: two into neck, two bottom neck, four very top shoulder, one top shoulder, one high shoulder, corrosion to three capsules N. Martin for TWA, 95 pts. 07/16 10 bottles $1,400-1,800
26 Chateau Palmer 1970 Margaux, 3eme Cru Classe u: all high shoulder, oxidation and light wear to capsules, light bin wear and soil to labels 3 bottles $750-1,000
30 Chateau Lynch Bages 1989 Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe u: all into neck N. Martin for TWA, 95 pts. 07/16 11 bottles $2,700-3,300
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31 Chateau Lynch Bages 1990 Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe u: five into neck, six bottom neck, light case wear to three capsules “This magnificent Lynch Bages has been drinking well since the day it was released and it continues to go from strength to strength. The biggest, richest, fullest-bodied Lynch Bages until the 2000, the fully mature 1990 exhibits an unbelievably explosive nose of black currants, cedarwood, herbs and spice. The majestic, classically Bordeaux aromatics are followed by a full-bodied, voluptuously textured, rich, intense wine with superb purity as well as thrilling levels of fruit, glycerin and sweetness. This beauty should continue to provide immense pleasure over the next 15+ years.” R. Parker for TWA, 99 pts. 08/11 10 bottles $2,200-3,000 32 Chateau Pontet Canet 2003 Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe “The spectacular 2003 Pontet Canet is still incredibly young and vigorous. This full-bodied classic boasts a dense purple color as well as a superb nose of graphite, creme de cassis, forest floor, licorice and a hint of truffles, low acidity, and extravagant richness. Most of the tannins have been resolved in this superstar of the vintage. It should continue to drink well for 10-15+ years.” R. Parker for TWA, 95+ pts. 08/14 11 bottles $900-1,300 33 Chateau Pontet Canet 2005 Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe N. Martin for TWA, 97 pts. 07/16 11 bottles $900-1,400 34 Domaine de Chevalier 2005 Pessac Leognan “A glorious wine from Domaine de Chevalier, this 2005 reveals notes of graphite, subtle charcoal, blackberry and blackcurrant fruit, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, silky tannins, and a long, multi-dimensional finish. This is a killer effort from the Bernard family, who own this famous terroir in Pessac-Léognan. Drink it over the next 20-30 years.” R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 06/15 12 bottles (owc) $650-900
35 Chateau L’Angelus 1993 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classe (A) u: nine into neck, three bottom neck 12 bottles (owc) $1,800-2,250 36 Chateau L’Angelus 1993 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classe (A) u: two into neck, nine bottom neck 11 bottles $1,650-2,200 37 Chateau Cheval Blanc 1983 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classe (A) u: all into neck, light case wear to capsules 5 bottles $1,700-2,300 38 Chateau la Gaffeliere 2005 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classe (B) 12 bottles (owc) $750-1,200 39 Chateau Pavie Maquin 2005 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classe (B) “Inky bluish/purple in color, Pavie Macquin produced a prodigious effort from St.-Emilion in 2005. Its crushed, chalky rock minerality, massive body, and high tannin make for a wine to forget for another decade. Superloaded, concentrated and powerful, this wine should turn out great, but patience will be required. The blackberry and cassis fruit are there in abundance, but so is a massive structure. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2035.” R. Parker for TWA, 96+ pts. 06/15 12 bottles (owc) $1,200-1,450 40 Chateau Fleur Cardinale 2005 St. Emilion 12 bottles (owc) $475-750 41 Chateau Fleur Cardinale 2005 St. Emilion 12 bottles (owc) $475-750
42 Chateau Clinet 2009 Pomerol “Clinet has been on a hot streak lately and the 2009 appears to be the greatest wine ever made at the estate, surpassing even the late Jean-Michel Arcaute’s monumental 1989. A blend of 85% Merlot and tiny amounts of Cabernet Franc (12%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (3%), this big Pomerol boasts an opaque, moonless night inky/blue/purple color in addition to a gorgeous perfume of blueberry pie, incense, truffles, black raspberries, licorice and wood smoke. Viscous and multidimensional with silky, sweet tannin, massive fruit concentration and full-bodied power, there are nearly 4,000 cases of this thick, juicy, perfect Clinet. It should drink well in 3-5 years and keep for 25-30.” R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 12/11 4 bottles $700-1,000 43 Chateau Fleur de Gay 1989 St. Emilion u: all into neck, light bin markings to two labels R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 12/02 3 bottles $350-475 44 Vieux Chateau Certain 1990 Pomerol u: two into neck, three bottom neck, one very top shoulder, discoloration to capsules, losses to two labels at top edge 6 bottles $950-1,200 45 Delas Hermitage Les Bessards 2009 (2 bts) J. Dunnuck for TWA, 100 pts. 09/15 2006 (2 bts) J. Dunnuck for TWA, 97 pts. 02/17 Northern Rhone 4 bottles $350-475 46 J.L. Chave Hermitage 1995 Northern Rhone u: 0.5cm, light wear to capsule J. Dunnuck for TWA, 97 pts. 08/14 1 magnum $450-650 47 J.L. Chave Hermitage 2004 Northern Rhone 3 bottles $450-650
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48 Chave Hermitage Blanc 2004 Northern Rhone R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 04/07 3 bottles $250-425 49 Auguste Clape Cornas 1995 Northern Rhone u: one 1cm, two 1.5cm, light staining to labels, one with small losses, two neck labels unaffixed 3 magnums $800-1,100 50 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle 2009 Northern Rhone “It will be thrilling to follow the 2009 and 2010 la Chapelles over the coming 40-50 years. Much more sexy, voluptuous and layered than the 2010, the 2009 Hermitage la Chapelle offers sensational levels of extract and concentration to go with notes of cassis, black raspberries, coffee bean, toasted bread and sweet spice. Beautifully pure, layered, and yet massively endowed, with sweet tannin, it will be drinkable at an earlier age than the 2010, but I suspect will be just as long lived. It’s a true tour de force in Hermitage!” J. Dunnuck for TWA, 98 pts. 09/15 2 bottles $200-300 51 Rene Rostaing Cote Rotie Cote Blonde 2006 Northern Rhone 6 bottles $475-600 52 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins 2001 Southern Rhone R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 10/08 2 bottles $550-800 53 Chapoutier Chateauneuf du Pape Barbe Rac 1998 Southern Rhone J. Dunnuck for TWA, 96 pts. 08/15 3 bottles $150-200
54 Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina 2005 (3 bts) J. Dunnuck for TWA, 100 pts. 08/14 2007 (1 bt) J. Dunnuck for TWA, 100 pts. 02/17 Southern Rhone 4 bottles $650-1,100 55 Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes 2009 Southern Rhone “The 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is considered by many observers in Chateauneuf du Pape to be the wine of the vintage, and it can most certainly be counted among the finest. A blend of 80% Grenache and the rest Syrah and Mourvedre tipping the scales at 15.5% natural alcohol (which is slightly less than the Chaupin), the wine has an inky black/purple color as well as incredible density and richness, with notes of soy, blackberry, and blueberry liqueur, incense, acacia flowers and licorice. The layered, fullbodied mouthfeel displays no heat, but the wine has massive concentration and a silky, smooth finish. Because of the low acidity in the 2009s, and sweet tannins, this has turned out to be a glorious example of Chateauneuf du Pape to drink over the next two decades.” R. Parker for TWA, 99 pts. 10/11 3 bottles $250-350 56 Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes 2005 Southern Rhone J. Dunnuck for TWA, 96+ pts. 10/16 8 bottles $550-925 57 Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes 2005 (1 bt) J. Dunnuck for TWA, 96+ pts. 10/16 2007 (2 bts) J. Dunnuck for TWA, 100 pts. 10/16 Southern Rhone 3 bottles $250-450 58 Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Cadettes 2001 Southern Rhone R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 12/04 8 bottles $400-600
59 Domaine Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo 2000 Southern Rhone R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 02/04 2 bottles $750-1,100 60 No lot. 61 Domaine Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo 2003 Southern Rhone R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 10/10 4 bottles $1,200-1,600 62 Domaine Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee 2004 Southern Rhone “One of the clear standouts in the vintage, the Feraud’s 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee (which includes a splash of Grenache Blanc in the blend) offers both stunning aromatic complexity paired with a voluptuous, supple and downright sexy profile on the palate. Loaded with classic Pegau spice, tobacco leaf, saddle leather, cured meats and lavender aromas and flavors, this beauty has no hard edges, full-bodied richness and weight, and a seamless finish that keeps you coming back to the glass. A wine that hasn’t shut down since bottling, it should continue to evolve gracefully for another decade at least. This is one of those wines you don’t want to miss.” J. Dunnuck for TWA, 95 pts. 02/14 11 bottles $500-725 63 Domaine Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee 2007 Southern Rhone J. Dunnuck for TWA, 95 pts. 02/17 4 bottles $325-475 64 Domaine Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee 2009 Southern Rhone different importers R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 10/12 12 bottles $650-1,025
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65 Domaine Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee 2009 Southern Rhone R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 10/12 6 bottles $400-550
69 Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres 2007 Southern Rhone J. Dunnuck for TWA, 100 pts. 02/17 6 bottles $850-1,100
66 Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres 2003 Southern Rhone R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 02/06 2 bottles $150-225
70 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia 2004 Piedmont “The 2004 Barolo Cascina Francia is an explosive wine that faithfully captures all of the promise it showed from barrel. This spectacularly rich, concentrated Barolo possesses striking perfume in its smoke, tar, spiced red fruits, licorice and flowers. The wine offers tremendous length and a finish that lasts forever. This is an especially dense, powerful Cascina Francia with a gorgeous core of perfumed sweet fruit that will require some time to fully emerge but is breathtakingly beautiful even at this early stage. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2029.” A. Galloni for TWA, 97 pts. 10/08 3 bottles $600-750
67 Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres 2006 “A candidate for the wine of the vintage, and one of the few wines to hit this level of quality in the vintage, the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres is a selection of 100% Grenache that was raised 60% in demi-muids and 40% in two- to three-yearold barrels. Possessing a slightly darker color than the Mon Aieul and a bigger, richer wine, it offers incredible notes of cassis, black currants, smoked herbs and leather in a full-bodied, voluptuous, ripe yet seamless package. It will hold for a decade, yet it’s a thrill ride today.” J. Dunnuck for TWA, 98 pts. 03/16 2 bottles $100-150 68 Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres 2007 Southern Rhone “One of the wines of this incredible vintage is unquestionably the 300-case 2007 Châteauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres from the Usseglio brothers. A big bruiser of a wine that has a huge core of cassis and black currant fruit, it gets more and more elegant with time in the glass and offers complex notes of roasted meats, garrigue, beef blood, licorice and truffle. Made from 100% Grenache aged mostly in new barrels, it’s absorbed every trace of its elevage and is just a sensational Chateauneuf du Pape to drink over the coming 10-15 years.” J. Dunnuck for TWA, 100 pts. 02/17 4 bottles $550-750
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71 Gaja Sperss 1997 Piedmont u: both into neck, wear to capsules (light corrosion to one), slight nicking and bin markings to labels (one with small loss) “A virtually perfect effort is the 1997 Sperss (30,000 bottles), which represents the essence of truffles, earth, and black cherries in its striking aromatics and multidimensional, opulent, full-bodied palate. The acidity seems low because of the huge glycerin levels and prodigious concentration of fruit, but I suspect it is normal in the scheme of oenological measurement. This profound wine requires 3-4 years of cellaring, and should age well for 30-35 years.” R. Parker for TWA, 99 pts. 06/01 2 bottles $500-850 72 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili Riserva 2004 (1 bt) A. Galloni for TWA, 98 pts. 10/07 Barolo Riserva Rocche del Falletto 2004 (1 bt) A. Galloni for TWA, 99+ pts. 10/09 Piedmont 2 bottles $700-1,000
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73 Elio Grasso Barolo Riserva 2004 Piedmont “The 2004 Barolo Riserva Runcot offers up an intriguing array of licorice, tobacco, spices, plums and prunes. The purity of the fruit here is beyond striking, and the wine shows great intensity as well as superb overall balance. The Runcot saw 45 days of maceration on the skins and spent 36 months in 100% new French oak, all of which it has absorbed with impeccable elegance. I imagine the 2004 Runcot will continue to gain weight in bottle, but even if it doesn’t, it is pretty special today. What a beautiful wine! Anticipated maturity: 2014-2029.” A. Galloni for TWA, 96 pts. 02/10 2 magnums $350-500 74 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 2004 Piedmont A. Galloni for TWA, 95 pts. 12/07 5 bottles $850-1,200 75 Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato 1999 (5 bts) 2000 (1 bt) Piedmont 6 bottles $1,100-1,400 76 Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato 2004 Piedmont “Mascarello’s 2004 Barolo Monprivato is an explosive wine with an almost Pinot-like expression of purity in its fruit. This round, sweet Barolo is extremely primary at this stage, with tons of dense fruit that almost cover the wine’s tannins completely. Subtle overtones of roses and tar develop in the glass, rounding out this majestic wine. Monprivato is one of the world’s very finest values in collectible, age-worthy wine, and the 2004 is another classic in the making. I was blown away by this wine’s sheer balance and harmony, both of which are remarkable considering the wine’s age. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2034.” A. Galloni for TWA, 96 pts. 10/08 2 bottles $300-500
77 Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato 2000 2 bottles $225-300 78 Vietti Barolo Riserva Villero 2006 Piedmont “The last wine of the flight is the outstanding 2006 Barolo Riserva Villero. It literally bursts open to full force intensity and beauty. It’s a mind-blowing interpretation of the often austere and brooding Nebbiolo grape that shows abundant life and vigor. Dark leather, cured beef, pressed rose petal, candied fruit, prune, cola, dried herbs and crushed mineral emerge from the glass like an aromatic marching band. Anticipated maturity: 20162035.” M. Larner for TWA, 97 pts. 06/13 1 magnum (owc) $350-500 79 Antinori Solaia 1985 Tuscany u: all very top shoulder, slight discoloration to three capsules, bin markings to three labels R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 12/92 4 bottles $550-750 80 Tenuta Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli 2006 Tuscany A. Galloni for TWA, 97 pts. 04/12 6 bottles (owc) $425-600 81 San Guisto Retinaro Percarlo 2010 Tuscany M. Larner for TWA, 96 pts. 10/14 3 magnums $375-525 82 Sesti Phenomena 2007 Tuscany 8 bottles $600-750 83 Siro Pacenti Pelagrilli 2011 Tuscany 11 bottles $275-375
84 Abreu Thorevilos 2009 (1 bt) R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 10/13 Howell Mountain 2009 (1 bt) R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 10/13 Napa 2 bottles $400-600 85 Abreu Rothwell Hyde Proprietary Red 2001 Napa 1 bottle $60-100 86 Abreu Rothwell Hyde Proprietary Red 2010 Napa 2 bottles $150-250 87 Araujo Eisele Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 (1 bt) u: into neck; R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 12/98 1996 (1 bt) u: into neck 1997 (1 bt) u: into neck 1998 (1 bt) u: into neck 1999 (1 bt) u: into neck; R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 08/02 Napa 5 bottles $650-1,000 88 Araujo Eisele Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 (1 bt) R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 06/13 2004 (1 bt) 2005 (1 bt) R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 06/15 Napa 3 bottles $450-650 89 Araujo Eisele Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Napa 4 bottles $500-700
90 Aubert Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2011 Sonoma “The 2011 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard is utterly magnificent. I especially like the way the 2011 is at once unbelievably rich, but not at all heavy. Yellow stone fruit, light floral honey, nectarine and almonds inform the rich, oily finish. The 100% new barrels are imperceptible. All the elements are beautifully in place in this harmonious, voluptuous Chardonnay. This is a great, great showing from Mark Aubert. Anticipated maturity: 20142021.” A. Galloni for TWA, 96 pts. 04/13 6 bottles $425-600 91 Aubert UV-SL Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011 Sonoma “Aubert’s 2011 Pinot Noir UV-SL Vineyard is easily the most refined of the wines in this range of Pinots. Intensely perfumed and layered – but not at all heavy – the UV-SL has all its elements in perfect balance. Savory herbs, licorice, mint, plums and black cherries all come to life in the glass, but ultimately, the 2011 stands out most for its silkiness, grace and exceptional overall balance. Expressive floral notes add considerable freshness on the close. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2026.” A. Galloni for TWA, 96 pts. 04/13 6 bottles $400-550 92 Aubert CIX Chardonnay 2011 (2 bts) Napa Valley Chardonnay 2011 (1 bt) Lauren Chardonnay 2010 (1 bt) A. Galloni for TWA, 95 pts. 04/13 California 4 bottles $250-350 93 Aubert UV-SL Vineyard Chardonnay 2011 (3 bts) A. Galloni for TWA, 95 pts. 04/13 2010 (1 bt) Sonoma 4 bottles $250-400 94 Aubert Eastside Chardonnay 2011 (3 bts) Lauren Chardonnay 2011 (3 bts) A. Galloni for TWA, 95 pts. 04/13 Sonoma 6 bottles $400-500
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95 Blankiet Estate Paradise Hill Vineyard 2007 Napa “The 2007 Paradise Hills Vineyard Proprietary Red (60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot) exhibits abundant notes of espresso, chocolate, creme de cassis, blackberry, forest floor and graphite. Full-bodied, dense and rich, it is just beginning to reveal some secondary nuances as well as complexity. There are 940 cases of this big, rich 2007 that should continue to drink well for two decades.” R. Parker for TWA, 97 pts. 12/10 6 bottles $600-900 96 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red 1997 Napa u: all into neck “The finest proprietary red produced by Pahlmeyer to date is their 1997 (a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and the rest Petit-Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec). Production is 3,300 cases, and the wine tips the scales at 14.7% alcohol. A super-rich, blockbuster effort, it exhibits an opaque purple color in addition to a fabulous bouquet of black fruits, espresso, cocoa, mocha, and flowers. A prodigious red, with low acidity, spectacular concentration, and fabulous purity as well as overall symmetry, it can be drunk now, but promises to last for 2025 years.” R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 12/00 6 bottles $750-1,100 97 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red 2005 Napa R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 06/15 6 bottles (oc) $450-700 98 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red 2005 Napa R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 06/15 5 bottles $500-750
99 Peter Michael Au Paradis 2013 Napa “The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Au Paradis comes from one of their newer acquisitions, formerly known as the Showket Vineyard in the red soil hillsides overlooking the Oakville crossroads. This is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Cabernet Franc. Production is less than 1,530 cases. The 2013 displays loads of roasted meats, licorice, graphite, dusty, loamy soil notes, creamy blackcurrants and blackberries, stunning richness, and a Pauillac-like first-growth cedarwood and crème de cassis notes. The Cabernet Franc from this area grows right next to the famous Maya wine of Dalle Valle. This wine spent all of its time in 100% new Daranjou cooperage, which is not even noticeable in the aromatics or flavors. This full-bodied, modern-day classic should age brilliantly for 30-35 years.” R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 12/15 1 bottle $150-250 100 Peter Michael Les Pavots 1996 Sonoma u: two into neck, two bottom neck R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 12/99 4 bottles $450-650 101 Peter Michael Les Pavots 1997 Sonoma R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 12/00 5 bottles $500-750 102 Peter Michael Les Pavots 2001 Sonoma R. Parker for TWA, 97 pts. 05/11 2 bottles $250-375 103 Peter Michael Les Pavots 2004 Sonoma 3 bottles $250-350 104 Peter Michael Les Pavots Sonoma 2008 (2 bts) R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 02/11 2009 (1 bt) R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 12/13 Sonoma 3 bottles $300-450
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105 Peter Michael Les Pavots 2008 Sonoma R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 02/11 4 bottles $400-600 106 Peter Michael Les Pavots 2005 Sonoma R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 12/07 6 bottles $600-900 107 Peter Michael Les Pavots 2013 Sonoma “The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Les Pavots, which is their proprietary red wine blend from Knights Valley, is a killer effort, and one of their all-time greats, ranking right up there with the 2007 or 1997. A blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Cabernet Franc and the rest Merlot and Petit Verdot, there are 3,600 cases of it. The wine displays plenty of mocha, chocolate, blackberry, creosote and charcoal in an incredibly complex fragrance. Full-bodied and opulent, it shows, loads of tannin, a hint of unsmoked cigar tobacco and plenty of black and blue fruits. Opaque purple to the rim, this wine is in need of a good 5-6 years of cellaring and certainly has 30-40 years of life in it.” R. Parker for TWA, 98+ pts. 12/15 3 bottles (owc) $400-550 107A Peter Michael Les Pavots 2013 Sonoma “The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Les Pavots, which is their proprietary red wine blend from Knights Valley, is a killer effort, and one of their all-time greats, ranking right up there with the 2007 or 1997. A blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Cabernet Franc and the rest Merlot and Petit Verdot, there are 3,600 cases of it. The wine displays plenty of mocha, chocolate, blackberry, creosote and charcoal in an incredibly complex fragrance. Full-bodied and opulent, it shows, loads of tannin, a hint of unsmoked cigar tobacco and plenty of black and blue fruits. Opaque purple to the rim, this wine is in need of a good 5-6 years of cellaring and certainly has 30-40 years of life in it.” R. Parker for TWA, 98+ pts. 12/15 3 bottles (owc) $400-550
107B Peter Michael Les Pavots 2013 Sonoma “The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Les Pavots, which is their proprietary red wine blend from Knights Valley, is a killer effort, and one of their all-time greats, ranking right up there with the 2007 or 1997. A blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Cabernet Franc and the rest Merlot and Petit Verdot, there are 3,600 cases of it. The wine displays plenty of mocha, chocolate, blackberry, creosote and charcoal in an incredibly complex fragrance. Full-bodied and opulent, it shows, loads of tannin, a hint of unsmoked cigar tobacco and plenty of black and blue fruits. Opaque purple to the rim, this wine is in need of a good 5-6 years of cellaring and certainly has 30-40 years of life in it.” R. Parker for TWA, 98+ pts. 12/15 3 bottles $350-500 107C Peter Michael Les Pavots 2013 Sonoma “The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Les Pavots, which is their proprietary red wine blend from Knights Valley, is a killer effort, and one of their all-time greats, ranking right up there with the 2007 or 1997. A blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Cabernet Franc and the rest Merlot and Petit Verdot, there are 3,600 cases of it. The wine displays plenty of mocha, chocolate, blackberry, creosote and charcoal in an incredibly complex fragrance. Full-bodied and opulent, it shows, loads of tannin, a hint of unsmoked cigar tobacco and plenty of black and blue fruits. Opaque purple to the rim, this wine is in need of a good 5-6 years of cellaring and certainly has 30-40 years of life in it.” R. Parker for TWA, 98+ pts. 12/15 3 bottles (owc) $400-550 108 Peter Michael Le Caprice 2013 Sonoma 6 bottles $425-600 109 Peter Michael Belle Cote 2006 Sonoma 6 bottles $350-475 110 Peter Michael Belle Cote 2007 Sonoma R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 02/10 6 bottles $325-450
111 Peter Michael Belle Cote 2008 Sonoma R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 02/11 6 bottles $425-600 112 Peter Michael La Carriere 2005 Sonoma R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 02/07 4 bottles $225-300 113 Peter Michael La Carriere 2008 Sonoma R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 02/11 6 bottles $400-550 114 Peter Michael Ma Belle Fille 2005 Sonoma 8 bottles $375-550 115 Peter Michael Mon Plaisir 2005 Sonoma 4 bottles $225-300 116 Peter Michael Point Rouge 2006 Sonoma “The 2006 Chardonnay Point Rouge (285 cases) is one of the candidates for Chardonnay of the vintage. A seamlessly ripe, rich, full-bodied Chardonnay, notes of hazelnut, white peach, smoke, pears, tropical fruits are all present in this wine, which has great intensity, beautiful acidity, and tremendous purity. This is a brilliant, exuberant wine that is classic and flawless in 2006.” R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 12/08 2 bottles $225-275 117 Peter Michael Cuvee Indigene 2005 Sonoma R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 12/07 2 bottles $150-200
118 Scarecrow 2015 Napa “Produced from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon leaps from the glass with gorgeous floral notes of red roses and lilacs over a core of black and red cherries, crushed black currants and baking spices plus hints of iron ore and dusty earth. The voluptuous, rounded, soft and sexy fruit slinks across the palate with incredible seamlessness and expression. Make no mistake, it is full-bodied and decadently powerful, but with a myriad of aromatic nuances, finishing long, layered and boldly perfumed.” L. Perrotti-Brown for TWA, 99 pts. 10/17 3 bottles (owc) $1,200-1,800 119 Spotteswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 1985 Napa u: all into neck 6 bottles $550-850 120 Spotteswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Napa R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 08/16 8 bottles $1,600-2,400 121 Verite La Joie 2002 Sonoma R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 06/12 10 bottles $1,300-1,800 122 Vineyard 29 Estate 2006 Napa R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 12/08 4 bottles $350-475 123 Penfolds Grange 2001 South Australia R. Parker for TWA, 98+pts. 10/06 2 bottles $600-900 124 CVNE Vina Real Gran Reserva 2001 Rioja 8 bottles $325-475
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Selections from a Rare Cellar 125 Chateau Haut Brion 1982 Pessac Leognan, 1er Cru Classe u: 3cm, corrosion to capsule, wine staining to label N. Martin for TWA, 95 pts. 07/16 1 bottle $550-850 126 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1986 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe u: all into neck “Tasted at the château, the 1986 LafiteRothschild continues to offer an exquisite bouquet at 30 years of age. This is beautifully defined, still full of energy, with copious blackberry, clove, leather and graphite aromas that seem to gain momentum in the glass. The palate is extremely well balanced with a crystalline quality, filigree tannin, perfectly pitched acidity, a quintessential LafiteRothschild with a sense of energy and focus undiminished by time. This finish displays immense purity and refinement, one of the most mineral-driven Lafites that I have encountered, whilst the aftertaste seems to linger for over one minute. It must rank as one of the finest wines from the estate.” N. Martin for TWA, 98 pts. 12/16 5 bottles $4,500-6,000 127 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1988 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe u: both into neck 2 bottles $1,100-1,500 128 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1998 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe L. Perrotti-Brown for TWA, 96 pts. 05/18 1 bottle $600-800
129 Chateau Margaux 1983 Margaux, 1er Cru Classe u: two bottom neck, one very top shoulder, one with evidence of possible old seepage, light corrosion and nick at base to one capsule, light label fading R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 12/02 3 bottles $1,400-1,800 130 Chateau Margaux 1985 Margaux, 1er Cru Classe u: bottom neck, oxidation and light nicking to capsule, light label fading R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 12/02 1 bottle $300-500 131 Chateau Margaux 1986 Margaux, 1er Cru Classe u: all bottom neck, evidence of possible old seepage to two, slight corrosion to three capsule tops, light fading to labels N. Martin for TWA, 97 pts. 12/16 4 bottles $1,600-2,200 132 Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1986 St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe u: all bottom neck N. Martin for TWA, 98 pts. 12/16 4 bottles $1,100-1,400 133 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion 1982 Graves u: one into neck, one bottom neck, bin markings to one label 2 bottles $1,600-2,200 134 Chateau Cheval Blanc 1982 St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classe (A) u: one into neck, one bottom neck, light bin marking to one label, slight nick to the other 2 bottles $1,400-2,000
135 Domaine de la Romanee Conti Romanee Conti 2010 Cote de Nuits one label with very light bin mark “This is also intensely spicy with a similar array of highly restrained but exceptionally complex floral and cool red and black berry fruit aromas. There is a real sense of focused power to the beautifully well-delineated, pure and highly nuanced, multifaceted medium-bodied flavors wrapped in a deep reserve of dry extract before culminating in a breathtakingly persistent finish replete with the hallmark youthful austerity. Like all of the great vintages of this most famous of burgundies, it is almost inconceivably spherical with a Zen-like sense of harmony. I could taste this hours later, and like the ‘10 La Tâche, this is not an especially powerful vintage for Romanée-Conti, but it should be one of the all-time greats in due time. In short, young burgundy just doesn’t get any better than this.” Burghound, 99 pts. 01/13 2 bottles $26,000-38,000 136 Domaine de la Romanee Conti Echezeaux 1988 Cote de Nuits u: two 1.5cm, one 3cm, two importers 3 bottles $3,250-4,500 137 Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache 1985 Cote de Nuits u: two 4cm, one 5cm, wear to capsules (light corrosion to top and nicking at base to one), light bin marking to labels 3 bottles $11,000-15,000 138 Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache 1990 Cote de Nuits u: 1.5cm Burghound, 99 pts. 04/17 1 bottle $4,750-6,500 139 Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache 1995 Cote de Nuits u: 2cm, wine staining to label 1 bottle $2,600-3,500 140 Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache 2009 Cote de Nuits Burghound, 98 pts. 08/15 2 magnums $15,000-20,000
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An Atlantic Collection 141 Chateau Haut Brion 2010 Pessac Leognan, 1er Cru Classe R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 02/13 1 magnum $1,000-1,400 142 Chateau Lynch Bages 2009 Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe “Performing even better from bottle than it did from barrel, this appears to be the finest Lynch Bages since the 2000, 1990 and 1989. According to the chateau, the 2009 has the highest level of polyphenols ever measured as well as high alcohol (nearly 13.5%). A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest largely Merlot with touches of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it is an expressive, voluptuously textured effort with unctuosity and powerful, juicy, succulent blackberry and black currant flavors, low acids, a layered, massive mouthfeel, but no sense of heaviness or fatigue. This exquisite Lynch Bages should drink well for 30+ years.” R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 12/11 12 bottles (owc) $1,400-1,800 143 Chateau Lynch Bages 2009 Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe two importers “Performing even better from bottle than it did from barrel, this appears to be the finest Lynch Bages since the 2000, 1990 and 1989. According to the chateau, the 2009 has the highest level of polyphenols ever measured as well as high alcohol (nearly 13.5%). A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest largely Merlot with touches of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it is an expressive, voluptuously textured effort with unctuosity and powerful, juicy, succulent blackberry and black currant flavors, low acids, a layered, massive mouthfeel, but no sense of heaviness or fatigue. This exquisite Lynch Bages should drink well for 30+ years.” R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 12/11 4 bottles $475-600 144 Chateau Meyney 2000 St. Estephe 12 bottles (owc) $250-350 145 No lot.
146 Chateau Meyney 2009 St. Estephe 3 bottles $100-150 147 No lot. 148 Chateau Petrus 2011 Pomerol “A dense ruby/purple-tinged color and restrained but intriguing aromas of kirsch, raspberry jam, wood spice, and mulberries are found in this full-bodied Petrus. An undeniable success in 2011, it is rich, layered and pure with light to moderate tannin, but seems slightly less muscular and tannic compared to its stablemate, Trotanoy. Forget it for a few years and drink it over the following 25 years. Made from 100% Merlot, it tips the scales at 13.5% alcohol. In short, it is typically open-knit and already showing very well. This is quite opulent.” R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 04/14 1 bottle (owc) $1,400-1,800 149 Bruno Clair Chambertin Clos de Beze 2006 Cote de Nuits 2 bottles $250-375 150 Pierre Damoy Chambertin Clos de Beze 1999 Cote de Nuits 1 magnum $250-300 151 Bernard Dugat Py Mazis Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 1997 Cote de Nuits u: one 1cm, one 1.5cm, wine stains to one label, slight losses to lower edge of both labels 2 bottles $650-800 152 Faiveley Latricieres Chambertin 2009 Cote de Nuits 1 magnum $250-300 153 Gros Frere et Soeur Richebourg 2002 Cote de Nuits 2 bottles $600-900
154 Meo Camuzet Clos de Vougeot Grand Maupertuis 2009 Cote de Nuits 4 bottle $600-800 155 Ponsot Chambertin Clos de Beze 2009 Cote de Nuits 1 magnum $650-850 156 Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf du Pape Deus Ex Machina 2009 Southern Rhone J. Dunnuck for TWA, 99 pts. 08/14 6 bottles $600-900 157 Domaine Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee 2010 Southern Rhone J. Dunnuck for TWA, 98 pts. 10/13 10 bottles $700-1,100 158 Coffret Chateauneuf du Pape Collection Le Clos de Caillou Reserve 2010 (1 bt) J. Dunnuck for TWA, 100 pts. 08/14 Clos du Mont Olivet La Cuvee du Papet 2010 (1 bt) R. Parker for TWA, 99 pts. 10/12 Domaine de la Janasse Vieilles Vignes 2010 (1 bt) R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 10/12 Domaine de Marcoux Vieilles Vignes 2010 (1 bt) R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 10/12 Domaine de la Mordoree La Riene des Bois 2010 (1 bt) J. Dunnuck for TWA, 99+ pts. 08/14 Domaine Pegau Cuvee da Capo 2010 (1 bt) J. Dunnuck for TWA, 100 pts. 10/13 Pierre Usseglio Reserve des Deux Freres 2010 (1 bt) R. Parker for TWA, 96+ pts. 10/12 Roger Sabon Secret des Sabon 2010 (1 bt) J. Dunnuck for TWA, 99+ pts. 08/14 La Vieille Julienne Reserve 2010 (1 bt) R. Parker for TWA, 99 pts. 10/12 Southern Rhone 9 bottles (opc) $1,100-1,600 159 Gaja Collection 2009 Sori San Lorenzo (2 bts) A. Galloni for TWA, 96 pts. 10/12 Sori Tildin (2 bts) A. Galloni for TWA, 96 pts. 10/12 Costa Russi (2 bts) Piedmont 6 bottles (owc) $900-1,200
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160 Voerzio Barolo Riserva Vecchie Viti dei Capalot e delle Brunate 2006 Piedmont A. Galloni for TWA, 96 pts. 02/10 3 magnums (owc) $1,300-1,900 161 Voerzio Barbera d’Alba Riserva Vigneto Pozzo dell’Annunziata 2007 Piedmont A. Galloni for TWA, 95 pts. 02/11 3 magnums (owc) $1,000-1,500 162 Voerzio Barolo Sarmassa 2009 Piedmont “The 2009 Barolo Sarmassa di Barolo (tasted in a magnum) shows delicate embroidery of shaved mineral, dried cherry fruit, ash, tar, licorice, ginger and light teriyaki. End notes of toasted hazelnut are reminiscent of the perfumes that waft over Alba’s Ferrero chocolate factory. Silky firmness and structure mean this wine will have no problem facing the years. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2030.” M. Larner for TWA, 95 pts. 06/13 3 magnums (owc) $1,000-1,400 163 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2009 Bolgheri M. Larner for TWA, 96+ pts. 04/17 3 bottles $450-650 164 Tommaso Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico TB Vigneto Alto 2007 Veneto 1 double magnum $300-450 165 Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Campolongo di Torbe 2006 Veneto 4 magnums (ind. owc) $400-600
167 Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Sergio Zenato 2006 Veneto “The 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Sergio Zenato wraps around the palate with layers of mocha, espresso, Morello cherries, spices, mint and new leather. It is a wonderfully plush, expressive wine loaded with aromatic and flavor complexity. There is plenty of inner perfume and sweetness, but what impresses most is the wine’s sense of structure and length. Darker notes flesh out on the finish adding a baritone register to the fruit that is highly appealing. This is a fabulous showing from Zenato. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026.” A. Galloni for TWA, 95 pts. 12/11 6 bottles $250-350 168 Bond Quella 2009 Napa A. Galloni for TWA, 96 pts. 12/12 2 bottles $350-500 169 Bond Vecina 2011 Napa 1 bottle (owc) $150-200 170 Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill (Proprietor Grown) 2010 Napa “Teasing the taster with a possible three-digit perfection is the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill. This beauty shows lots of creme de cassis, blueberry liqueur, spring flower and forest floor notes in an opulent, full-bodied, powerful, dense, rich style buttressed by significant ripe tannins and decent acidity. Again, the striking purity and singular character of this Bryant Cabernet Sauvignon oozes potential as well as pedigree. This spectacular, young Cabernet should turn out to be one of the all-time great Bryant Cabernet Sauvignons, rivaling their 1997, but slightly more structured. Forget this one for 3-4 years and drink it over the following three decades.” R. Parker for TWA, 99 pts. 10/13 3 bottles $750-1300
166 Masi Amarone delle Valpolicella Classico Campolongo di Torbe 2006 Veneto 2 bottles $100-200
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171 Colgin Cariad 2010 Napa “The 2010 Proprietary Red Cariad reveals great intensity along with abundant notes of unsmoked tobacco leaf interwoven with blueberry, blackberry and cassis fruit, charcoal and coffee bean nuances as well as a Pauillaclike lead pencil shaving character. This blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot and 14% Cabernet Franc is one of the finest wines I tasted over the 12 days I spent tasting in Napa Valley in late August and early September. This remarkable 2010 should drink beautifully for 20 or more years.” R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 10/13 3 bottles (owc) $950-1,200 172 Colgin IX Estate 2010 Napa “The 2010 IX Estate is another perfect wine. Its opaque purple color is accompanied by copious aromas of blueberries, cassis, pen ink, asphalt, licorice and subtle oak. Full-bodied and rich but light on its feet, this spectacular effort was created from a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. Enjoy this profound wine over the next 25+ years.” R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 10/13 3 bottles (owc) $1,000-1,200 173 Hundred Acre Ark 2009 Napa A. Galloni for TWA, 96 pts. 12/12 3 bottles (owc) $600-900 174 Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2008 Napa A. Galloni for TWA, 95 pts. 12/11 6 bottles (owc) $350-550 175 Joseph Phelps Insignia 2007 Napa R. Parker for TWA, 99 pts. 11/13 4 bottles $700-1,000 176 Screaming Eagle Second Flight 2006 (2 bts) 2007 (2 bts) 2008 (2 bts) 2009 (2 bts) Napa 8 bottles (owc) $2,700-3,500
177 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2009 Napa 1 double magnum (owc) $250-350 178 Cobos Malbec Marchiori Vineyard 2011 Chile 6 bottles (owc) $750-1,000
A Parcel from a Massachusetts Collection 179 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1984 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe u: very top shoulder, light corrosion to capsule, bin soil 1 bottle $400-500
185 Chateau Rauzan Segla 1983 Margaux, 2eme Cru Classe u: one into neck, two very top shoulder, light oxidation to capsules (one with case wear and loss at base) 3 bottles $275-350 186 Chateau La Lagune 1990 Haut Medoc, 3eme Cru Classe u: seven into neck, five bottom neck, light case wear to capsules 12 bottles (owc) $750-1,200 187 Chateau Branaire Ducru 1982 St. Julien, 4eme Cru Classe u: one bottom neck, one very top shoulder, three top shoulder, wear and oxidation to capsules, nick to one capsule base 5 bottles $500-700
180 Chateau Margaux 1988 Margaux, 1er Cru Classe u: both into neck, light label fading 2 bottles $600-800
188 Chateau Prieure Lichine 1988 Margaux, 4eme Cru Classe u: three bottom neck, seven very top shoulder, two top shoulder 12 bottles (owc) $275-375
181 Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1984 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe u: one bottom neck, one very top shoulder, light bin scuffing to one, light bin soil 2 bottles $550-700
189 Chateau Lynch Bages 1982 Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe u: one bottom neck, one very top shoulder, light case wear to both capsule bases 2 bottles $450-550
182 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 1988 St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe u: nine into neck, two bottom neck, one very top shoulder 12 bottles (owc) $950-1,400
190 Chateau du Tertre 1985 Margaux, 5eme Cru Classe u: four into neck, eight bottom neck, case wear to capsules (losses to four at base) 12 bottles (owc) $425-550
183 Chateau Montrose 1981 St. Estephe, 2eme Cru Classe u: three into neck, three bottom neck, one very top shoulder 7 bottles $350-550
191 Chateau Gloria 1987 St. Julien u: two into neck, six bottom neck, three very top shoulder, one high shoulder, light case wear to capsule bases, case staining/ discoloration to five labels 12 bottles (owc) $350-550
184 Chateau Pichon Lalande 1990 Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe u: all into neck 4 bottles $500-700
192 Chateau Verdignan 1988 Haut Medoc u: five into neck, five bottom neck, two very top shoulder 12 bottles (owc) $300-475 193 Chateau L’Angelus 1987 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classe (A) u: three into neck, six bottom neck, three very top shoulder, case wear (with losses) to four capsule bases 12 bottles (owc) $1,500-2,100
A Berkshires Cellar 194 Chateau Lafite 1955 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe u: high shoulder, staining, fading, glue striping and bin soil to label 1 bottle $700-1,000 195 Chateau Latour 1964 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe u: very top shoulder, light bin soil 1 bottle $450-750 196 Chateau Margaux 1961 Margaux, 1er Cru Classe u: one top shoulder, one upper mid shoulder, evidence of possible old seepage to one, light corrosion to capsules (small nick to one), fading, staining and bin soil to mostly unaffixed labels 2 bottles $1,400-2,000 197 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 1979 St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe u: all into neck, one label most unaffixed 3 bottles $175-250 198 Chateau Palmer 1976 Margaux, 3eme Cru Classe u: one bottom neck, two top shoulder, light wear to capsules (one with slight losses at base), one label missing 3 bottles $425-600
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199 Chateau d’Yquem 1961 Sauternes, Premier Cru Superieur u: high shoulder, corrosion and losses to capsule, evidence of possible old seepage, fading, staining and nick to label 1 bottle $250-450 200 Chateau d’Yquem 1999 Sauternes, Premier Cru Superieur 7 demi bottles $550-850 201 Bouchard Clos Vougeot 2005 Cote de Nuits 6 bottles $600-900 202 Bouzereau Corton Bressandes 1978 Cote de Beaune u: one 2.5cm, one 3.5cm, two 4cm, one 6cm, light wear and oxidation to capsules, stainedand bin-soiled labels, three partially unaffixed, one unaffixed (with losses) 5 bottles $350-550 203 Robert Chevillon Nuits St. Georges Les Chaignots 2002 Cote de Nuits 11 bottles $650-1,100 204 Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache 1972 Cote de Nuits u: two 2.5cm, one 6.5cm, light capsule wrinkling and oxidation, light fading, bin marks and bin soil to labels 3 bottles $3,000-4,800 205 Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache 1985 Cote de Nuits u: 5.5cm, corrosion and losses at capsule top, heavy staining to label with slight losses 1 bottle $3,000-5,000
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206 Domaine de la Romanee Conti Richebourg 1972 Cote de Nuits u: 4cm, bin scuff and loss to label 1 bottle $800-1,400 207 Domaine de la Romanee Conti Romanee St. Vivant 1972 Cote de Nuits u: one 3cm, two 4cm, light corrosion to one capsule, light staining and bin markings to labels, nick to one, heavier losses to another 3 bottles $2,100-3,600 208 Louis Jadot Beaune Clos des Couchereaux 1982 Cote de Beaune u: three 1cm, five 1.5cm, two 2cm, one 3cm, corrosion to four capsules, heavy staining to labels 11 bottles $375-600 209 Louis Latour Corton Grancey 1969 Cote de Beaune u: one 2.25cm, 4cm, 3.5cm, one slightly depressed cork, two with light corrosion, staining and discoloration to labels, two labels unaffixed at corner, bin soil 3 bottles $175-275 210 Laurent Clos de la Roche 2005 Cote de Nuits 6 bottles $600-900 211 Leflaive Puligny Montrachet Les Combettes 1974 Cote de Beaune u: one 2.5cm, one 3cm, one lightly discolored label unaffixed with tear at edge, one label missing, bin soil 2 bottles $150-225 212 Leroy Pommard 1999 Cote de Nuits 6 bottles $475-750
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213 Leroy Romanee St. Vivant Marey Monge 1969 Cote de Nuits u: 4cm, heavy oxidation and losses to capsule, label unaffixed 1 bottle $800-1,100 214 Lignier Michelot Clos de la Roche 1999 Cote de Nuits 3 bottles $750-1,000 215 Georges Lignier Morey St. Denis Clos des Ormes 1978 Cote de Nuits u: one 2cm, one 3cm 2 bottles $200-300 216 Martin Noblet Gevrey Chambertin 1990 Cote de Nuits u: one 1.5cm, one 2cm, one 2.5cm, one 4cm, wear and oxidation to capsules 4 bottles $125-200 217 Moine Hudelot Chambolle Musigny 1974 Cote de Nuits u: two 2.5cm, one 3.5cm, one 4cm, three corks slightly depressed, light wear to capsules, one capsule with corrosion and evidence of old seepage, staining and discoloration to labels (one nicked at base), two labels partially unaffixed, one label unaffixed, bin soil 4 bottles $200-275 218 Mommessin Gevrey Chambertin 1996 Cote de Nuits u: four 1cm, one 3cm 5 bottles $90-125 219 Mommessin Vosne Romanee Les Suchots 1990 Cote de Nuits u: three 1.5cm, one 2cm, one 2.5cm, light staining to three labels, losses to two (one label mostly unaffixed) 5 bottles $175-225
220 Mongeard Mugneret Echezeaux 2006 Cote de Nuits 6 bottles $550-750 221 Ramonet Chassagne Montrachet 2006 Cote de Beaune 2 bottles $60-100 222 Louis Remy Latricieres Chambertin 1971 Cote de Nuits u: two 2.5cm, three 3cm, light fading and bin soil to labels 5 bottles $800-1,000 223 Guigal Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde 1976 Northern Rhone u: three 1cm, three 1.5cm, two 2cm, light oxidation to capsules, seven labels unaffixed (staining to two), one label missing, four vintage neck tags unaffixed, four vintage neck tags missing 8 bottles $650-900 223A Boal Leacock’s Madeira 1863 Madeira official bottling, “This fine Madeira of the year 1863 was aged in oak casks for at least 50 years. It was subsequently kept in glass containers until it was bottled in 1978 producing a total of 2266 bottles,” bottles #965 and #1003, 20% 2 750ml bottles $1,000-1,500 224 Port of the 1870 Vintage Oporto imported by Leading Foreign Imports Corp. for M. Lehmann Inc., u: into neck, capsule corrosion and staining, staining and bin soil to back and neck label, missing front label 1 bottle $300-400 225 Fonseca Vintage Port 1970 Oporto u: three into neck, one bottom neck, evidence of old seepage with light corrosion to capsules, all labels unaffixed, bin soil N. Martin for TWA, 95 pts. 06/13 4 bottles $475-750
226 Mascarello Monprivato 1974 Piedmont u: three 2.5cm, two 3cm, evidence of old seepage to three, light corrosion and wear to capsules, heavy staining and bin soil to labels, losses to three labels, two labels unaffixed 5 bottles $1,100-1,500
234 Kistler Cuvee Catherine Occidental Station 2007 (2 bts) R. Parker for TWA, 95-97 pts. 02/10 Cuvee Elizabeth Bodegas Headlands 2007 (1 bt) R. Parker for TWA, 96-98 pts. 02/10 Sonoma 3 bottles $250-350
227 Kistler Hyde Chardonnay 2012 Sonoma 10 bottles $550-850
235 Joseph Phelps Insignia 2000 (1 bt) 1991 (3 bts) u: all into neck, scuffing to one label; R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 11/13 Napa 4 bottles $350-550
228 Kistler Kistler Vineyard Chardonnay 2012 Sonoma R. Parker for TWA, 95+ pts. 01/15 12 bottles $750-1,100 229 Kistler McCrea Chardonnay 2011 Sonoma 9 bottles $350-550
236 Penfolds Grange 1984 South Australia u: one bottom neck, one very top shoulder, one label with slight tear and wrinkling at lower corner 2 bottles $500-650
Various Consignors 230 Kistler Occidental Cuvee Catherine 2011 Sonoma 5 bottles $350-500 231 Kistler Occidental Cuvee Elizabeth 2012 Sonoma R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 01/15 5 bottles $400-600 232 Kistler Trenton Road House Chardonnay 2010 Sonoma 7 bottles $400-600 233 Kistler Vine Hill Chardonnay 2011 Sonoma R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 12/13 10 bottles $500-750
237 Jose Dhondt Blanc de Blancs Vieilles Vignes 2007 (4 bts) 2007 (1 mag) Champagne 4 bottles 1 magnum $400-600 238 Chartogne Taillet Brut 2002 Merfy 6 bottles (oc) $400-550 239 Chartogne Taillet Brut 2002 Merfy 6 bottles (oc) $400-550 240 Drappier Grande Sendree Brut 2008 6 bottles (oc) $425-550
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241 Heidsieck Brut Rose 2006 Reims 6 bottles (oc) $400-575 242 Pol Roger Brut Extra Cuvee Reserve 2002 Epernay 2 bottles $350-500 243 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2002 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe 6 bottles $3,250-4,000 244 Chateau Margaux 1985 Margaux, 1er Cru Classe u: both very top shoulder, light fading and bin marking to labels, small nick to one label bottom R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 12/02 2 bottles $600-1,000 245 Chateau Margaux 1988 Margaux, 1er Cru Classe u: two bottom neck, nine very top shoulder, two top shoulder, light corrosion to three capsules, oxidation to two, evidence of old seepage to one 12 bottles (owc) $3,500-5,500 246 Chateau Margaux 1988 Margaux, 1er Cru Classe u: six bottom neck, three very top shoulder, two top shoulder, one high shoulder, light to moderate capsule corrosion to most, light label fading 12 bottles (owc) $3,500-5,500 247 Chateau Margaux 1988 Margaux, 1er Cru Classe u: one into neck, one bottom neck, five very top shoulder, five top shoulder 12 bottles (owc) $3,500-5,500
249 Chateau Margaux 1990 Margaux, 1er Cru Classe u: six into neck, five bottom neck, one very top shoulder N. Martin for TWA, 100 pts. 10/16 12 bottles (owc) $10,000-15,000 250 Chateau Margaux 1999 Margaux, 1er Cru Classe N. Martin for TWA, 95 pts. 10/16 2 bottles $600-900 251 Chateau Cos d’Estournel 2000 St. Estephe, 2eme Cru Classe 6 bottles $750-900 252 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 2003 St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe 12 bottles (owc) $1,400-1,700 253 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 2009 St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 12/11 2 bottles $500-650 254 Chateau Gruaud Larose 1986 St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe u: two very top shoulder, two top shoulder, nicking to one capsule, light wear to capsules R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 12/02 4 bottles $450-650 255 Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2001 St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe 6 bottles (owc) $550-775 256 Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2000 St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe R. Parker for TWA, 97 pts. 06/10 4 bottles $500-650
248 Chateau Margaux 1989 Margaux, 1er Cru Classe u: ten into neck, two bottom neck 12 bottles (owc) $4,250-5,500
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257 Chateau Montrose 1990 St. Estephe, 2eme Cru Classe u: into neck, wear to capsule R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 08/14 1 bottle $450-600 258 Chateau Montrose 2000 St. Estephe, 2eme Cru Classe 4 bottles $475-650 259 Chateau Montrose 2009 St. Estephe, 2eme Cru Classe “Tasted at the château, the 2009 Montrose is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot picked between 17 September and 5 October. It has a very powerful and opulent bouquet that is irresistible, blackcurrant pastilles, cedar, violets and a hint of vanilla pod. The palate is full-bodied, powerful, grippy in the mouth with layers of black fruit laced with tar and white pepper. It is a dense Montrose, heady unlike any other vintage with a spicy and purposeful finish that lingers long in the mouth. Almost knocks you sideways! This is immense.” N. Martin for TWA, 98 pts. 03/17 2 bottles $450-550 260 Chateau Pichon Lalande 2008 Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe 12 bottles (owc) $950-1,400 261 Chateau Pichon Lalande 2000 Pauillac, 2eme Cru Classe R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 06/10 6 bottles $850-1,100 262 Chateau Boyd Cantenac 2005 Margaux, 3eme Cru Classe 12 bottles (owc) $475-700 263 Chateau Cantenac Brown 2009 Margaux, 3eme Cru Classe 6 bottles $250-350
264 Chateau Malescot St. Exupery 2010 Margaux, 3eme Cru Classe “Gorgeous, flowery, classic Margaux once again, the 2010 Malescot St.-Exupery continues to show virtually no toasty oak, given the impeccable balance and fullbodied, full-throttle style it possesses. Black raspberries, creme de cassis and spring floral notes intermixed with forest floor and a hint of charcoal are followed by an opulent, sexy, full-bodied wine whose tannins have become much sweeter, while the wine is less restrained yet still exuberant and impressive. This is a phenomenal example once again for this estate, harmonious in every sense of style, extraordinarily long, rich and ageworthy. Three to four years of bottle age will do wonders to make it more accessible, but this wine is set for 25-30 years of longevity.” R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 02/13 12 bottles (owc) $725-950 265 No lot. 266 Chateau Lynch Bages 1988 Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe u: two into neck, five bottom neck, two very top shoulder, three top shoulder 12 bottles (owc) $1,200-1,800 267 Chateau Lynch Bages 1988 Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe u: all into neck 12 bottles (owc) $1,200-1,800 268 Chateau Lynch Bages 1989 Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe u: all into neck N. Martin for TWA, 95 pts. 07/16 12 bottles (owc) $3,000-4,250 269 Chateau Lynch Bages 1989 Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe u: all into neck N. Martin for TWA, 95 pts. 07/16 12 bottles (owc) $3,000-4,250
270 Chateau Lynch Bages 1990 Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe u: five into neck, three bottom neck, four very top shoulder “This magnificent Lynch Bages has been drinking well since the day it was released and it continues to go from strength to strength. The biggest, richest, fullest-bodied Lynch Bages until the 2000, the fully mature 1990 exhibits an unbelievably explosive nose of black currants, cedarwood, herbs and spice. The majestic, classically Bordeaux aromatics are followed by a full-bodied, voluptuously textured, rich, intense wine with superb purity as well as thrilling levels of fruit, glycerin and sweetness. This beauty should continue to provide immense pleasure over the next 15+ years.” R. Parker for TWA, 99 pts. 08/11 12 bottles (owc) $3,000-4,250
276 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2009 Pessac Leognan “The finest wine ever made by proprietors Daniel and Florence Cathiard, the 2009 SmithHaut-Lafitte exhibits an opaque blue/purple color in addition to a glorious nose of acacia flowers, licorice, charcoal, blueberries, black raspberries, lead pencil shavings and incense. This massive, extraordinarily rich, unctuously textured wine may be the most concentrated effort produced to date, although the 2000, 2005 and 2010 are nearly as prodigious. A gorgeous expression of Pessac-Leognan with sweet tannin, emerging charm and delicacy, and considerable power, depth, richness and authority, it should age effortlessly for 30-40+ years. Bravo!” R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 12/11 6 bottles $700-1,100
271 Chateau Lynch Bages 2002 Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe 6 bottles $500-750
277 Chateau Sociando Mallet 2008 Haut Medoc 12 bottles (owc) $300-425
272 Chateau Pontet Canet 2003 Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe “The spectacular 2003 Pontet Canet is still incredibly young and vigorous. This full-bodied classic boasts a dense purple color as well as a superb nose of graphite, creme de cassis, forest floor, licorice and a hint of truffles, low acidity, and extravagant richness. Most of the tannins have been resolved in this superstar of the vintage. It should continue to drink well for 10-15+ years.” R. Parker for TWA, 95+ pts. 08/14 6 bottles $475-650
278 Chapelle d’Ausone 2012 St. Emilion 6 bottles (owc) $650-900
273 Chateau Pontet Canet 2009 Pauillac, 5eme Cru Classe N. Martin for TWA, 98 pts. 02/17 12 bottles (owc) $1,700-2,300
279 Chateau Angelus 2003 “I had this wine from my cellar, as well as at a tasting in Zurich in February of 2015. It is one of the handful of 2003s I bought from the Right Bank of Bordeaux in this vintage. Angelus really nailed the vintage, and has produced a fully mature wine that’s truly strutting its stuff. Dense, bluish/purple, it offers gorgeous notes of espresso roast, blackberry and blueberry liqueur, acacia flowers and a touch of chocolate. It is full-bodied, opulent and seems close to full maturity, as it is evolving quickly. The wine is full-bodied, rich and should be drunk over the next decade.” R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 08/15 12 bottles (owc) $3,000-4,250
274 La Dame de Montrose 2000 St. Estephe u: six into neck, one bottom neck, case wear to capsules, light staining and bin markings to four labels 7 bottles $250-350 275 Chateau Pape Clement 2005 Pessac Leognan R. Parker for TWA, 99 pts. 06/15 4 bottles $475-750
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280 Chateau Clinet 2009 Pomerol “Clinet has been on a hot streak lately and the 2009 appears to be the greatest wine ever made at the estate, surpassing even the late Jean-Michel Arcaute’s monumental 1989. A blend of 85% Merlot and tiny amounts of Cabernet Franc (12%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (3%), this big Pomerol boasts an opaque, moonless night inky/blue/purple color in addition to a gorgeous perfume of blueberry pie, incense, truffles, black raspberries, licorice and wood smoke. Viscous and multidimensional with silky, sweet tannin, massive fruit concentration and full-bodied power, there are nearly 4,000 cases of this thick, juicy, perfect Clinet. It should drink well in 3-5 years and keep for 25-30.” R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 12/11 5 bottles $1,000-1,300 281 Chateau Clos L’Eglise 2012 Pomerol 6 bottles (owc) $275-325 282 Chateau Destieux 2005 St. Emilion 12 bottles (owc) $400-550 283 Chateau Monbousquet 2008 St. Emilion 12 bottles (owc) $350-500 284 Chateau Pavie 2005 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classe (A) R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 08/15 2 bottles $500-700 285 Chateau Troplong Mondot 2000 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classe (B) R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 06/10 4 bottles $450-650
286 Chateau Troplong Mondot 2008 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classe (B) “A wine of the vintage candidate in 2008, Troplong Mondot’s offering was produced from yields of 41 hectoliters per hectare and achieved 14.5% natural alcohol. A classic blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, it offers copious quantities of blue and black fruits, a full-bodied opulence, sweet tannin and a fabulous texture as well as finish. Already drinking beautifully, it will be even better in 2-5 years and should last for 20 years. A great effort for the vintage, it couldn’t happen to a more deserving proprietor, Christine Valette. Bravo!” R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 05/11 12 bottles (owc) $600-900 287 Bouchard Beaune Greves Vigne de l’Enfant Jesus 2015 Cote de Beaune 6 bottles (oc) $425-600 288 Chevillon Nuits St. Georges Les Chaignots 2009 Cote de Nuits 6 bottles $350-475 289 Comtes Lafon Meursault Charmes 2006 Cote de Beaune 3 bottles $350-475 290 Comtes Lafon Meursault Charmes 2007 Cote de Beaune 4 bottles $600-800 291 Comtes Lafon Montrachet 2007 Cote de Beaune wrinkling to labels, nick to one partially unaffixed label, staining to another partially unaffixed label 3 bottles $3,000-4,500 292 Comtes Lafon Volnay Santenots du Milieu 1990 Cote de Beaune u: 2cm, light wear to capsule, fading, glue striping and tear to mostly unaffixed label1 bottle $100-150
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293 Dauvissat Camus La Forest 2010 Chablis 12 bottles (oc) $750-1,100 294 Dauvissat Camus La Forest 2011 Chablis 12 bottles (oc) $500-850 295 Domaine de la Romanee Conti Grands Echezeaux 2014 Cote de Nuits 3 bottles $3,250-4,500 296 Domaine de la Romanee Conti Romanee St. Vivant 2002 Cote de Nuits 1 bottle $1,300-1,800 297 Dujac Clos de la Roche 2007 Cote de Nuits wrinkling to labels 3 bottles $700-1,000 298 Dujac Echezeaux 1990 Cote de Nuits u: 1.5cm, wrinkling to label 1 bottle $1,000-1,500 299 Dujac Vosne Romanee Les Malconsorts 2007 Cote de Nuits wrinkling to label 1 bottle $200-300 300 Dujac Gevrey Chambertin Aux Combottes 1993 Cote de Nuits u: 2cm, staining and fading to label 1 bottle $225-300
301 Michel Niellon Chevalier Montrachet 1990 Cote de Beaune u: both 1cm, light capsule wear, nicking to both labels, vintage neck tag missing, different importers 2 bottles $800-1,100 302 Rossignol Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 1995 u: both 1cm, evidence of old seepage, light staining to one vintage neck label 2 bottles $80-125 303 Mixed 1995 Burgundy Drouhin Laroze Chambertin Clos de Beze 1995 (1 bt) u: 0.5cm Remoissenet Chambertin 1995 (1 bt) u: 0.5cm Echezeaux 1995 (1 bt) u: 0.5cm Newman Bonnes Mares 1995 (1 bt) u: 0.5cm Cote de Nuits 4 bottles $275-400
308 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape 2005 Southern Rhone 12 bottles (owc) $1,300-1,800 309 Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Mon Aieul 2005 Southern Rhone 6 bottles (oc) $200-275 310 Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau 2005 Southern Rhone J. Dunnuck for TWA, 95 pts. 02/15 4 bottles $200-325 311 Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau 2007 Southern Rhone R. Parker for TWA, 96+ pts. 10/09 12 bottles (owc) $650-900
304 Delas Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes 2010 Northern Rhone J. Dunnuck for TWA, 96+ pts. 09/15 6 bottles (oc) $250-350
312 Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau 2007 Southern Rhone R. Parker for TWA, 96+ pts. 10/09 12 bottles (oc) $650-900
305 Jaboulet Hermitage la Chapelle 2004 Northern Rhone 6 bottles (owc) $350-475
313 Zind Humbrecht Riesling Rangen de Thann 2005 Alsace 12 bottles (oc) $450-600
306 Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle 2007 Northern Rhone 6 bottles (owc) $350-475 307 Charvin Chateauneuf du Pape 2009 Southern Rhone “The 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape (which tips the scales around 15% natural alcohol) is a great example of traditional Chateauneuf du Pape winemaking. A dense dark ruby color is followed by a sexy nose of raspberries, ground pepper, spice box, damp earth, kirsch and dark currants. Full-bodied, complex, elegant and already irresistible as the tannins have completely melted away, it can be drunk now and over the next 15+ years.” R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 10/11 12 bottles (oc) $375-550
313A Chateau Pajzos Tokaj Esszencia 1993 Hungary 1 500ml bottle $150-200
316 Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore 2010 Veneto M. Larner for TWA, 95 pts. 05/17 6 bottles (oc) $300-425 317 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2010 Tuscany “Montosoli enthusiasts will not be disappointed by the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli. This special singlevineyard expression shows a beautifully fragrant and floral bouquet that is exactly in line with what this firmly consistent producer strives to achieve. This wine represents one of the most distinctive expressions of varietal voice and that’s what makes it so precious and rare. Sangiovese sings loud with small berry nuances and loud floral impressions of rose, violet and lavender. Its underlying complexity is further enhanced by anise seed, cola and licorice stick. The wine’s texture is soothing soft and silky. This is one for your cellars to age ten years or more.” M. Larner for TWA, 96 pts. 02/15 6 bottles (oc) $425-600 318 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2011 Tuscany 6 bottles (oc) $250-350 319 Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2009 Tuscany 6 bottles (oc) $250-350 320 Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore 2008 Tuscany 6 bottles (owc) $200-275
314 Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2012 Piedmont 2 bottles $175-275 315 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo 2008 Piedmont 6 bottles $200-275
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321 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Masseto 2006 Tuscany “The wine that most delighted me at this historic tasting of Tuscany’s most iconic wines was the 2006 Masseto. This is a wine of sheer power, bliss, opulence, infinity and sublime seduction. This Merlot-based masterpiece hits all your senses with the grace of a ballerina and the power of a heavyweight. It is steady on its proverbial feet, but it also glides over the palate with a profound sense of elegance, harmony and rhythm. Among the prized vintages of Masseto, including 2001, 2004 and 2007, this edition is my favorite. The wine delivers an extra sense of tightness or firmness at the back that serves to stitch together its fleshy richness and general sumptuousness. The personality is sunny, expansive, articulate and sophisticated. You’ll remember that the 2006 vintage is celebrated for the elegance of its wines. In the coastal Bolgheri appellation, it is also remembered for the power of its wines. You get the best of both worlds with this stunning creation: elegance and power. These traits are particularly well suited to the versatile grape variety at the heart of this Tuscan allrounder. This is a true Renaissance wine.” M. Larner for TWA, 100 pts. 01/16 3 bottles (owc) $2,000-2,600 322 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Masseto 2004 (1 bt) “The stunning 2004 Masseto (100% Merlot) presents layers of sweet jammy dark fruit and mineral notes that burst forth from the glass with notable length, purity and delineation. It is a decidedly elegant and super-refined Masseto that continues to integrate its 100% new oak well, showing extraordinary class and fine, silky-textured tannins that caress the palate on the long finish. The 2004 will be hard to resist in its youth as it is incredibly delicious even now, yet it promises to develop gracefully to at least age 20. It is a phenomenal effort that is not to be missed. Anticipated maturity: 20112024.” A. Galloni for TWA, 97 pts. 06/07 2005 (1 bt) Tuscany 2 bottles $1,000-1,400 323 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Masseto 2014 Tuscany 3 bottles (owc) $1,000-1,500
325 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove 2012 Tuscany 6 bottles (oc) $175-225 326 Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2012 Tuscany M. Larner for TWA, 95+ pts. 02/17 12 bottles (2 x oc) $425-550
333 Abreu Howell Mountain 2010 Napa 3 bottles (oc) $650-1,000
327 Pieve Santa Restituta (Gaja) Brunello di Montalcino 2011 Tuscany 6 bottles (oc) $175-300
334 Abreu Madrona Ranch 2002 Napa R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 06/12 1 bottle $350-450
328 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino 2005 Tuscany 6 bottles (oc) $325-450
335 Abreu Madrona Ranch 2013 Napa “The 2013 Madrona Ranch hits the magic three-digit score. It is literally a 30- to 45-year wine in itself. It behaves like a ripe, complex first growth Pauillac, with blackberry and crème de cassis, a touch of licorice, black truffle, pen ink and graphite. Incredibly fragrant, extremely full-bodied, with abundant tannin but also enormous fruit extract and richness, it is an amazing wine and a profound effort from Abreu and Grimes.” R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 10/16 6 bottles (2 x oc) $2,600-3,250
329 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Madonna del Piano Riserva 2010 Tuscany “Here is a big wine with lofty ambitions and an impactful presentation. The Valdicava 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano hits all the right buttons. The wine shows a profound sense of elegance and poise with subtle berry notes that blend into spice, licorice and tar. Those bright and lively aromatic components fold gracefully within the wine’s tight texture, its sheer power and the silky nature of the tannins. This wine promises a long and steady aging future ahead.” M. Larner for TWA, 95+ pts. 08/16 6 bottles (owc) $750-1,000 330 Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Chile 6 bottles (owc) $350-550 331 Abreu Cappella 2011 Napa R. Parker for TWA, 95 pts. 10/14 3 bottles (oc) $375-550
324 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove 2009 Tuscany 6 bottles (oc) $175-250
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332 Abreu Cappella 2012 Napa R. Parker for TWA, 96+ pts. 10/15 3 bottles (oc) $650-850
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336 Abreu Thorevilos 2011 Napa R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 10/14 3 bottles (oc) $650-850 337 Abreu Thorevilos 2012 Napa R. Parker for TWA, 99+ pts. 10/15 3 bottles (oc) $975-1,200 338 Aubert CIX Chardonnay 2016 Sonoma L. Perrotti-Brown for TWA, 98-100 pts. 10/17 3 bottles $350-500
339 Aubert Eastside 2012 (1 bt) R. Parker for TWA, 99 pts. 12/14 2013 (1 bt) R. Parker for TWA, 98-100 pts. 12/14 2014 (2 bt) R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 10/16 2015 (1 bt) L. Perrotti-Brown for TWA, 98 pts. 10/17 2016 (1 bt) L. Perrotti-Brown for TWA, 97100 pts. 10/17 Sonoma 6 bottles $600-800 340 Aubert Lauren 2016 Sonoma L. Perrotti-Brown for TWA, 98-100 pts. 10/17 3 bottles $250-350 341 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 40th Anniversary 2012 Napa R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 10/14 1 3L bottle $500-800 342 Chappellet Pritchard Hill 2012 Napa “The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Malbec and 10% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it simply sings of freshly crushed blueberries and blackcurrants with wonderfully expressive licorice, dark chocolate, tilled earth and wood smoke nuances plus touches of crushed rocks and black truffles. Medium-bodied, it has an exquisite frame of very fine grained tannins and seamless freshness supporting the wonderfully intense blue and black fruit flavors, finishing with an epically long, mineral-laced finish.” L. Perrotti-Brown for TWA, 100 pts. 05/18 3 bottles $900-1,200
344 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard 1974 Napa u: very top shoulder “I had this wine twice over a period of thirty days, rating it an astounding 99 and 98 points. A monumental California Cabernet Sauvignon, it appears to have approached its plateau of maturity but should easily last for 20-25 more years. There is no rust, amber, or brown to the saturated dark purple color. The spectacular, huge, Mouton-Rothschild-like nose of mint, cassis, lead pencil, and toast is remarkably youthful. Staggeringly concentrated, this fullbodied, super-rich wine possesses moderate tannin, fresh, lively acidity, and a blockbuster, rich, fleshy finish. This is a monumental effort!” R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 08/94 1 bottle $1,000-1,500 345 Dominus Estate 2001 “A brilliant showing for Christian Moueix’s well-known Napanook Vineyard, the 2001 Dominus is a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 10% Petit Verdot. A classic in the making, this is a flawless, seamless example of elegant, complex Napa Cabernet Sauvignon that possesses a Bordeaux-like personality. This gorgeous, sexy, opulent, dense ruby/ purple-colored wine reveals sweet caramel, mocha, creme de cassis and kirsch notes intermixed with a hint of espresso roast as well as underbrush. Ripe, long and full-bodied with well-integrated tannin, acidity, alcohol and wood, this prodigious 2001 is drinkable now and over the next 25+ years given this estate’s longevity track record. A virtually perfect wine, it is one of the most complex 2001s at present.” R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 05/11 6 bottles (owc) $900-1,200 346 Joseph Phelps Insignia 2012 Napa R. Parker for TWA, 96 pts. 10/15 4 bottles $475-700
343 No lot. 347 Pride Mountain Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Napa R. Parker for TWA, 95+ pts. 12/10 4 bottles $400-500
348 Promontory 2010 Napa R. Parker for TWA, 98+ pts. 10/13 1 bottle $400-600 349 Promontory 2012 Napa R. Parker for TWA, 97 pts. 10/16 1 bottle $400-600 350 Screaming Eagle Second Flight 2012 Napa “Composed of 43% Merlot, 48% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Cabernet Franc and with a very deep garnet-purple color, the 2012 Second Flight has an enticingly savory nose with notes of smoked meats, yeast extract, tapenade and truffles over a core of crème de cassis and plum preserves plus a touch of Indian spices. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated in the mouth, it has firm, velvety tannins and plenty of background freshness supporting the generous fruit, finishing long and spicy.” L. Perrotti-Brown for TWA, 96 pts. 04/18 6 bottles (owc) $1,800-2,400 351 Screaming Eagle 2012 Napa “The perfect 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Screaming Eagle is composed of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. Made in the classic, iconic Screaming Eagle style that the original proprietress, Jean Philipps, first showcased in the early 1990s, before the winery was sold to Stan Kroenke, the inky/ purple-colored, seamless 2012 possesses an extraordinary set of aromatics consisting of pure blackcurrant liqueur, licorice, acacia flowers, graphite and a subtle hint of new oak. Full-bodied, opulent and voluptuous, this profound wine is as prodigious as I thought it would be last year when tasted from barrel. It should age effortlessly for 20 or more years.” R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 10/14 3 bottles (owc) $7,000-9,000 352 Screaming Eagle 2013 Napa R. Parker for TWA, 97+ pts. 10/15 3 bottles (owc) $6,000-7,500
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353 Screaming Eagle 2014 Napa R. Parker for TWA, 97 pts. 10/16 3 bottles (owc) $5,500-7,500 354 Screaming Eagle 2015 Napa “Composed of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, the very deep purple-black colored 2015 Screaming Eagle leaps from the glass with notes of freshly crushed black currants, black cherries and blackberries with suggestions of cigar box, black raspberries, red currants, chocolates, pencil lead and cast-iron pan plus a touch of potpourri. Medium to full-bodied with a rock-solid backbone of ripe, grainy tannins and oodles of freshness, it features the most incredible black and red fruit layers and finishes with incredible vibrancy and depth.� L. Perrotti-Brown for TWA, 100 pts. 04/18 3 bottles (owc) $6,500-7,500 355 Sine Qua Non The Inaugural (Grenache) 2003 California J. Dunnuck for TWA, 100 pts. 06/13 1 bottle $1,200-1,600 356 Sine Qua Non The Inaugural (Syrah) 2003 California R. Parker for TWA, 100 pts. 08/07 1 bottle $700-1,000 357 Penfolds Grange 1994 (1 bt) u: into neck 1995 (1 bt) u: into neck 1997 (1 bt) u: into neck 1998 (1 bt) u: into neck, very small stain to upper edge of label; R. Parker for TWA, 98 pts. 06/09 South Australia 4 bottles $1,200-1,500
Spirits 358 Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac official bottling, c. 1940, Baccarat crystal decanter with accompanying stopper, one fin broken, presentation case c. 1970s, 40% 1 4/5 quart bottle $1,500-2,000 359 Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac official bottling, c. 1960s, Baccarat crystal decanter with accompanying stopper in oval presentation case, original cellophane wrapping, 40% 1 4/5 quart bottle (pc) $2,500-3,000 360 Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac official bottling, c. 1960s, Baccarat crystal decanter with accompanying stopper, presentation case shows wear, u: top shoulder, 40% 1 4/5 quart decanter (pc) $2,000-2,500 361 Green Chartreuse France official bottling, c. 1950s, u: mid shoulder, left side of label damaged, 55% 1 pint 7.6 fluid oz. bottle $800-1,000 362 Green Chartreuse France official bottling, c. 1970s 4 bottles (3 oc) $1,200-1,600 363 Yellow Chartreuse France official bottling, c. 1970s 1 bottle (oc) $400-500 364 Ardbeg Provenance 1974 Islay official bottling, original wooden case with tartan scarf and certificate, bottled 26/9/00, bottle #5789, 55% 1 bottle (owc) $1,500-2,000
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365 Ardbeg Provenance 1974 Islay official bottling, bottled 2000, certificate and tartan scarf, bottle #1794, 54.7% 1 750ml bottle (owc) $1,500-2,000 366 Ardbeg Provenance 1974 Islay official bottling, bottled 2000, certificate and tartan scarf, bottle #1795, 54.7% 1 750ml bottle (owc) $1,500-2,000 367 Ardbeg Provenance 1974 Islay official bottling, bottled 2000, certificate and tartan scarf, bottle #1796, 54.7% 1 750ml bottle (owc) $1,500-2,000 368 Ardbeg 24 Years Old 1974 Islay Signatory Vintage, original 6-pack, cask #657 & #658, 306 bottles, bottles #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #13, 51.3% 6 750ml bottles (pc) $1,800-2,400 369 Ardbeg 28 Years Old 1974 Islay Douglas Laing Old Malt Cask, distilled August 1974, bottled February 2003, 264 bottles, 50% 1 750ml bottle $600-800 370 Ardbeg 30 Years Old 1975 Islay Douglas Laing Old & Rare Platinum Selection, , bottled 2006, bottle #177/180, 46.1% 1 bottle (owc) $600-800 371 Ardbeg Lord of the Isles 25 Years Old Islay official bottling, 46% 1 70cl bottle $700-900
372 Ardbeg 1977 Islay official bottling, 46% 1 750ml bottle (oc) $400-500 373 Ardbeg 1977 Islay official bottling, 46% 1 750ml bottle $400-500 374 Ardbeg 1978 Islay official bottling, 43% 1 bottle (oc) $300-400 375 Ardbeg 17 Years Old 1979 Islay Adelphi, cask #11928, 64.3% 1 750ml bottle $800-1,000 376 Balvenie Single Barrel 30 Years Old 1966 Speyside official bottling, cask #1894, distilled 14th February 1966, bottled 20th November 1997, bottle #54/156, 45.5% 1 750ml bottle (ot) $1,500-2,000 377 Balvenie Thirty 30 Years Old Speyside official bottling, original 3-pack, 47.3% 3 750ml bottles (owc) $1,800-2,400 378 Balvenie 30 Years Old Speyside official bottling, 47.3% 1 70cl bottle (owc) $500-600 379 Balvenie Single Barrel 25 Years Old 1978 Speyside official bottling, cask #4005, distilled 11/4/78, bottled 9/9/03, bottle #26, 46.9% 1 750ml bottle (owc) $400-500
380 Brora 29 Years Old 1972 Highlands Douglas Laing Platinum Selection, Sherry cask, distilled 1972, bottled 2002, bottle #182/240, 59.5% 1 bottle (pc) $1,500-2,000 381 Brora 29 Years Old 1972 Highlands Douglas Laing Platinum Selection, Sherry cask, distilled 1972, bottled 2002, bottle #185/240, 59.5% 1 bottle (pc) $1,500-2,000 382 Brora 28 Years Old 1981 Highlands Douglas Laing Platinum Selection, Sherry cask, distilled June 1981, bottled November 2009, bottle #77/93, 57.4% 1 bottle (owc) $800-1,000 383 Brora 28 Years Old 1981 Highlands Douglas Laing Platinum Selection, Sherry cask, distilled June 1981, bottled November 2009, bottle #60/93, 57.4% 1 bottle (owc) $800-1,000 384 Caol Ila 22 Years Old 1974 Islay Cadenhead’s, distilled May 1974, bottled June 1996, 57.7% 3 750ml bottles $600-800 385 Cardhu 26 Years Old 1974 Speyside Signatory, Sherry butt #3614, distilled 27/4/74, bottled 2/8/2000, bottle #125/420, 50.3% 1 750ml bottle (owc) $400-500 386 Cardhu 26 Years Old 1974 Speyside Signatory, Sherry butt #3614, distilled 27/4/74, bottled 2/8/2000, bottle #271/420, 50.3% 1 750ml bottle (owc) $400-500
387 Clynelish 22 Years Old 1972 Highlands Rare Malts, bottle #2612, 58.64% 1 750ml bottle $800-1,000 388 Cragganmore 29 Years Old 1973 Speyside official bottling, limited edition of 6000 bottles, bottle #1264 and #1227, 52.5% 2 750ml bottles (oc) $500-600 389 Glencadam 17 Years Old 1979 Highlands Cadenhead’s, distilled October 1979, bottled December 1996, 59% 2 750ml bottles $300-400 390 Glenfarclas-Glenlivet 14 Years Old Speyside Cadenhead’s, distilled April 1980, bottled February 1995, 58.7% 3 750ml bottles $600-800 391 Glen Ord 30 Years Old Speyside official bottling, limited edition of 6000 bottles, 58.7% 2 750ml bottles (pc) $500-600 392 Hillside 25 Years Old 1969 Highlands Rare Malts, limited edition, distilled at Glenesk Distillery, bottle #4643, u: high shoulder, 61.9% 1 750ml bottle $600-800 393 Hillside 25 Years Old 1969 Highlands Rare Malts, limited edition, distilled at Glenesk Distillery, bottle #4644, u: high shoulder, 61.9% 1 750ml bottle $600-800
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394 Laphroaig 40 Years Old 1960 Islay official bottling, bottle #2428, 42.4% 1 750ml bottle (pc) $3,000-4,000 395 Laphroaig 10 Years Old Islay official bottling, c. 1970s, 45% 1 4/5 quart bottle $3,000-4,000 396 Laphroaig 12 Years Old 1984 Islay Cadenhead’s, original 6-pack, distilled April 1984, bottled June 1996, 59.7% 6 750ml bottles (oc) $1,200-1,500 397 Longrow 21 Years Old 1974 Campbeltown official bottling, cask #1549, bottle #58, 46% 1 750ml bottle (owc) $1,200-1,500 398 Longrow 21 Years Old 1974 Campbeltown official bottling, cask #1549, bottle #59, 46% 1 750ml bottle (owc) $1,200-1,500 399 The Macallan in Lalique 57 Years Old Speyside official bottling, bottled 2009, specially designed Lalique decanter and accompanying stopper in a presentation case and original outer packaging, decanter set #112/400, “The 57 years old Macallan has been vatted together from two casks; the first, a 1950 American oak sherry butt, the second, a vatting of Macallan from Spanish oak sherry butts originally filled in 1949, 1950, and 1952. The result is a softly sumptuous single malt, showing off the classic dried fruits, spice and hints of peat redolent of The Macallan house style of the early 1950s,” tasting notes: “Colour: Cherry Wood, Aroma: Heady and aromatic, with dried fruit, clack cherry, sandalwood and peat smoke, Taste: Sweet, with dried fruits, light wood spices and soft peat, Finish: Long and full, yet soft,” 48.5% 1 750ml bottle (pc) $30,000-40,000
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400 Macallan Robert Burns Semiquincentenary Speyside official bottling, bottled 2009 to commemorate the 250th birthday of Robert Burns, squat decanter with accompanying stopper, 46% 1 70cl bottle (owc) $3,000-4,000 401 Macallan Easter Elchies 8 Years Old Speyside official bottling, seasonal selection for the guests of Macallan at Easter Elchies, bottled 2008, 45.2% 1 70cl bottle $800-1,000 402 Macallan Exceptional Single Cask 20 Years Old 1997 Speyside official bottling, Limited Edition of 111 bottles, European Oak Sherry Butt #2017/ESB9182/01, distilled 12th June 1997, bottled 31st August 2017, 46.6% 1 750ml bottle (oc) $20,000-30,000 403 Macallan Exceptional Single Cask 14 Years Old 2003 Speyside official bottling, Limited Edition of 612 bottles, European Oak Sherry Butt #2017/ESB8841/03, distilled 6th August 2003, bottled 30st August 2017, 60.8% 1 750ml bottle (oc) $4,000-5,000 404 Macallan 30 Years Old Speyside official bottling, Sherry oak, 43% 1 750ml bottle (oc) $2,000-2,500 405 Macallan 25 Years Old Speyside official bottling, Sherry oak, 43% 1 750ml bottle (oc) $600-800 406 Macallan 25 Years Old Speyside official bottling, Sherry oak, 43% 1 750ml bottle (oc) $600-800
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407 Macallan Anniversary Malt 25 Years Old 1972 Speyside official bottling, bottled 1998, 43% 1 750ml bottle (owc) $1,200-1,500 408 Macallan-Glenlivet 22 Years Old 1976 Speyside Cadenhead’s, Sherry cask, distilled April 1976, bottled September 1996, 552 bottles, 52.2% 1 750ml bottle $600-800 409 Macallan 1979 Speyside Scott’s Selection, bottled 2000, Italian tax strip, 53.7% 1 70cl bottle (oc) $500-600 410 Macallan 18 Years Old 1980 Speyside official bottling, bottled 1998, 43% 1 750ml bottle $500-600 411 Macallan 18 Years Old Speyside official bottling, Sherry oak, distilled in 1986 and earlier years, 43% 2 750ml bottles (oc) $1,000-1,200 412 Macallan 18 Years Old Speyside official bottling, Sherry oak, distilled in 1988 and earlier years, 43% 3 750ml bottles (oc) $1,200-1,500 413 Macallan 18 Years Old Speyside official bottling, distilled in 1988 and earlier years, 43% 1 750ml bottle (oc) $500-600 414 Macallan 18 Years Old Speyside official bottling, Sherry oak, distilled in 1989 and earlier years, 43% 3 750ml bottles (oc) $1,200-1,500
415 Macallan 15 Years Old 1984 Speyside official bottling, 43% 1 750ml bottle $300-400 416 Oban 32 Years Old 1969 Highlands official bottling, bottled 2002, limited edition, bottle #1508/6000, 55.1% 1 70cl bottle $800-1,000 417 Oban 32 Years Old 1969 Highlands official bottling, bottled 2002, limited edition, bottle #4688/6000, 55.1% 1 750ml bottle $800-1,000 418 Port Ellen 30 Years Old 1978 Islay Douglas Laing Old & Rare Platinum Selection, distilled September 1978, bottled November 2008, bottle #14/243, 54.2% 1 bottle (owc) $600-800 419 Port Ellen 24 Years Old 1978 Islay Douglas Laing, bottled for the 10th anniversary of The Whisky Shop, Sherry butt distilled 28th March 1978, bottled 20th June 2002, bottle #381/602, 57.9% 1 70cl bottle (ot) $600-800 420 Port Ellen 23 Years Old 1982 Islay MacGibbon’s Provenance, Sherry butt #1751, distilled April 1982, bottled May 2005, 46% 1 750ml bottle (oc) $400-500 421 Springbank 21 Years Old Campbeltown official bottling, c. 1990s, 46% 1 750ml bottle $400-500 422 St Magdalene 19 Years Old 1979 Lowlands Rare Malts, bottle #1468, 63.8% 1 70cl bottle $600-800
423 Talisker 25 Years Old Skye official bottling, 2004 release, limited edition, bottle #12185/21000, 57.8% 1 750ml bottle (oc) $300-400
431 Black Maple Hill Bourbon 16 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, cask #105, black wax capsule, 47.5% 1 750ml bottle $1,500-2,000
424 Talisker 25 Years Old Skye official bottling, 2004 release, limited edition, bottle #19462/21000, 57.8% 1 750ml bottle (oc) $300-400
432 Black Maple Hill Bourbon 14 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, cask #152, red wax capsule, 47.5% 1 750ml bottle $1,500-2,000
425 Talisker 20 Years Old 1982 Skye official bottling, 2003 release, limited edition, bottle #1429/12000, 58.8% 1 750ml bottle (oc) $400-500
433 Black Maple Hill Kentucky official bottling, 47.5% 1 750ml bottle $300-400
426 Talisker 20 Years Old 1982 Skye official bottling, 2003 release, limited edition, bottle #1430/12000, 58.8% 1 750ml bottle (oc) $400-500 427 Talisker 17 Years Old 1979 Skye Cadenhead’s, distilled July 1979, bottled September 1996, 63.2% 2 750ml bottles $400-500 428 Teaninich 23 Years Old 1973 Highlands Rare Malts, bottle #3668, 57.1% 1 70cl bottle $300-400 429 Tomintoul 40 Years Old 1966 Speyside Premier Malts, distilled 23 September 1966, bottled February 2007, Sherry cask #5258, bottle #345, 53.2% 1 750ml bottle (oc) $400-500 430 Black Maple Hill Bourbon 21 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, cask #2, gold wax capsule, 47.5% 1 750ml bottle $2,000-2,500
434 Black Maple Hill Rye 23 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, barrel #1, 47.5% 1 750ml bottle $1,500-2,000 435 Black Maple Hill Rye 18 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, cask #R70, 47.5% 1 750ml bottle $1,000-1,200 436 Boardman’s DeLuxe 4 Years Old Boston James J. Sullivan, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1941, u: low to high shoulder, 45% 4 quart bottles $1,200-1,600 437 Boardman’s DeLuxe 4 Years Old Boston James J. Sullivan, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1941, u: low to high shoulder, 45% 4 quart bottles $1,200-1,600 438 Boardman’s DeLuxe 4 Years Old Boston James J. Sullivan, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1941, u: low to high shoulder, 45% 4 quart bottles $1,200-1,600
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439 Boardman’s DeLuxe 4 Years Old Boston James J. Sullivan, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1941, u: low to high shoulder, 45% 4 quart bottles $1,200-1,600 440 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection 2016 Horizontal George T Stagg (1 750ml) official bottling, bottle code B1623807:477, 72.05% William Larue Weller (1 750ml) official bottling, bottle code B1623607:337, 67.7% Sazerac Rye 18 Years Old (1 750ml) official bottling, bottled spring 2016, bottle code B1612417:10K, 45% Eagle Rare 17 Years Old (1 750ml) official bottling, bottled spring 2016, 45% Thomas H Handy Sazerac Rye (1 750ml) official bottling, bottle code B1620912:407, 63.1% Kentucky 5 750ml bottles $1,800-2,400 441 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Eagle Rare 17 Years Old 1987 Kentucky official bottling, distilled spring 1987, bottled fall 2004, 45% 1 750ml bottle $400-500 442 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection George T Stagg Kentucky official bottling, spring 2005 release, Lot A, Kentucky only, 65.45% 1 750ml bottle $500-600 443 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection George T Stagg Kentucky official bottling, 2004 release, 64.5% 1 750ml bottle $500-600 444 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Sazerac Rye 18 Years Old 1983 Kentucky official bottling, distilled spring 1983, bottled fall 2001, 45% 1 750ml bottle $600-800
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445 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Sazerac Rye 18 Years Old 1984 Kentucky official bottling, distilled spring 1984, bottled fall 2002, 45% 1 750ml bottle $600-800 446 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Thomas H Handy Sazerac Rye Kentucky official bottling, 2009 release, 64.5% 1 750ml bottle $300-400 447 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection William Larue Weller Kentucky official bottling, 2009 release, 67.4% 1 750ml bottle $400-500 448 Classic Cask Bourbon 17 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, batch #GL-105, bottled 2000, bottle #496/600, 45.4% 1 750ml bottle $400-500 449 Classic Cask Rye Whiskey 15 Years Old 1984 Kentucky official bottling, batch #RW101, bottled 1999, #53/600, 45% 1 750ml bottle $600-800 450 Final Reserve 45 Years Old 1970 Kentucky James Thompson & Brother, distilled at Yellowstone Distillery, bottled by Strong Spirits, Bardstown, Kentucky, DSP-KY-15007, crystal decanter with accompanying snifter and 100ml sample flask in wooden presentation case, oldest known bourbon ever bottled, bottle #72/250, 60% Note: Proceeds of this lot to benefit the Frazier Museum, Louisville, Kentucky. 1 750ml bottle (pc) $4,000-5,000
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451 Final Reserve 45 Years Old 1970 Kentucky James Thompson & Brother, distilled at Yellowstone Distillery, bottled by Strong Spirits, Bardstown, Kentucky, DSP-KY-15007, crystal decanter with accompanying snifter and 100ml sample flask in wooden presentation case, oldest known bourbon ever bottled, bottle #73/250, 60% Note: Proceeds from this lot to benefit the Frazier Museum, Louisville, Kentucky. 1 750ml bottle (pc) $4,000-5,000 452 Final Reserve 45 Years Old 1970 Kentucky James Thompson & Brother, distilled at Yellowstone Distillery, bottled by Strong Spirits, Bardstown, Kentucky, DSP-KY-15007, crystal decanter with accompanying snifter and 100ml sample flask in wooden presentation case, oldest known bourbon ever bottled, bottle #74/250, 60% Note: Proceeds from this lot to benefit the Frazier Museum, Louisville, Kentucky. 1 750ml bottle (pc) $4,000-5,000 453 Final Reserve 45 Years Old 1970 Kentucky James Thompson & Brother, distilled at Yellowstone Distillery, bottled by Strong Spirits, Bardstown, Kentucky, DSP-KY-15007, crystal decanter with accompanying snifter and 100ml sample flask in wooden presentation case, oldest known bourbon ever bottled, bottle #76/250, 60% Note: Proceeds from this lot to benefit the Frazier Museum, Louisville, Kentucky. 1 750ml bottle (pc) $4,000-5,000 454 AH Hirsch Finest Reserve 20 Years Old 1974 Kentucky Hirsch Distillers, red wax capsule, 45.8% 1 750ml bottle $1,500-2,000 455 AH Hirsch Reserve 16 Years Old 1974 Kentucky Hirsch Distillers, blue wax capsule, 45.8% 1 750ml bottle $1,500-2,000
456 Hirsch Selection Rye 13 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, lot #00-1, 47.8% 1 750ml bottle $1,000-1,200 457 Henry Clay Bourbon 16 Years Old 1980 Kentucky official bottling, distilled fall 1980, bottle #1149/2400, proof of authenticity #RB1, 45.3% 1 750ml bottle (oc) $1,000-1,200 458 Joseph Finch Bourbon 15 Years Old 1981 Kentucky official bottling, distilled spring 1981, bottle #707/2400, proof of authenticity #RB2, 43.4% 1 750ml bottle (oc) $800-1,000 459 Jefferson’s Presidential Select 18 Years Old 1991 Kentucky official bottling, Stitzel-Weller barrels, batch #18, bottle #1182, 0.47% 1 750ml bottle $600-800 460 Jefferson’s Presidential Select 17 Years Old 1991 Kentucky official bottling, batch #2, bottle #1405, 47% 1 750ml bottle $600-800 461 Michter’s Bourbon 10 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, barrel #16G908, original 3-pack, hang-tags, 47.2% 3 750ml bottles $450-650 462 Parker’s Heritage Collection Cask Strength Kentucky official bottling, 2007 release, hang-tag, 63.7% 1 750ml bottle $800-1,000 463 Parker’s Heritage Collection Golden Anniversary Kentucky official bottling, 2009 release, 50% 1 750ml bottle $500-600
464 Parker’s Heritage Collection Blend of Mashbills Kentucky official bottling, 2012 release, 69.7% 1 750ml bottle $300-400 465 Very Old Fitzgerald 8 Years Old 1950 Kentucky Stitzel-Weller, distilled spring 1950, bottled spring 1958, original case 12-pack, 50% 12 half pint bottles (oc) $6,000-10,000 466 Very Old Fitzgerald 8 Years Old 1950 Kentucky Stitzel-Weller, distilled fall 1950, bottled fall 1958, “Bottled expressly for Linwood Forging Die Co.,” 50% 1 4/5 quart bottle $1,500-2,000 467 Very Very Old Fitzgerald 15 Years Old 1951 Kentucky Stitzel-Weller, distilled fall 1951, bottled fall 1966, green leatherette presentation case with two accompanying shot glasses decorated in gold, 50% 1 4/5 quart bottle $4,000-6,000 468 Very Very Old Fitzgerald 15 Years Old 1955 Kentucky Stitzel-Weller, bottled 1970, red velvet bag, 50% 1 4/5 quart bottle $3,500-4,500 469 Very Old Fitzgerald 8 Years Old 1956 Kentucky Stitzel-Weller, distilled spring 1956, bottled fall 1964, bottled expressly for Joseph P. McArdle, hang-tag, some staining to label, 50% 1 4/5 quart bottle $1,200-1,500 470 Cabin Still 6 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, c. 1970s, 43% 1 750ml bottle $300-400
471 Old Rip Van Winkle 23 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, bottled 2009, Glencairn crystal decanter with accompanying stopper and two drinking glasses, leather-lined polished cherry wood presentation case, 57% 1 750ml bottle (pc) $4,000-5,000 472 Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 23 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, bottle code B1508213:22M, bottle #G-1404, black velvet bag, hang-tag, 47.8% 1 750ml bottle $1,500-2,000 473 Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 20 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, Lawrenceburg bottling, greentinted glass, hang-tag, 45.2% 1 750ml bottle $1,500-2,000 474 Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 20 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, bottle code L172630109:33N, red velvet bag, hang-tag, 45.2% 1 750ml bottle $1,200-1,500 475 Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 20 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, bottle code L172610112:57N, red velvet bag, hang-tag, 45.2% 1 750ml bottle $1,200-1,500 476 Old Rip Van Winkle 15 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, bottle #K4894, dumpy bottle, c. 1996, 53.5% 1 750ml bottle $1,500-2,000 477 Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, 53.5% 1 750ml bottle $1,000-1,200
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478 Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, 53.5% 1 750ml bottle $1,000-1,200 479 Pappy Van Winkle Family’s Reserve 15 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, 53.5% 1 750ml bottle $1,000-1,200 480 Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 15 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, bottle code L172560107:377, bottling line error red capsule, 53.5% 1 750ml bottle $1,000-1,200 481 Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, Lawrenceburg bottling, hangtag with rye sample, 47.8% 1 750ml bottle $700-900 482 Old Rip Van Winkle Old Time Rye 12 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, bottle #980, c. 1997, 45% 1 750ml bottle $800-1,000 483 Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Years Old Lot “B” Kentucky official bottling, 45.2% 1 bottle $300-400 484 Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Years Old Lot “B” Kentucky official bottling, Lawrenceburg bottling, 45.2% 1 750ml bottle $300-400
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485 Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Years Old Lot “B” Kentucky official bottling, bottle code L172500110:457, 45.2% 1 750ml bottle $400-500 486 Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, bottle #K10966, dumpy bottle. C. 1997, 53.5% 1 750ml bottle $400-500 487 Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, 2011 release, dumpy bottle, bottle #A5205, 53.5% 1 750ml bottle $400-500 488 Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Kentucky official bottling, bottle code B1322813:064, 53.5% 1 750ml bottle $300-400 489 WL Weller Reserve 7 Years Old Kentucky Stitzel-Weller, c. 1968, 45% 1 4/5 quart bottle $800-1,000 490 Berghoff Private Reserve 10 Years Old Kentucky Stitzel-Weller, c. 1970s, bottled for The Berghoff Restaurant, Chicago, 55% 1 750ml bottle (oc) $2,000-3,000 491 WL Weller 12 Years Old Kentucky official bottling, 2016 release, 45% 3 750ml bottles $450-650
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492 Weller Horizontal Weller 12 Years Old (1 750ml) official bottling, 2017 release, 45% Old Weller Antique (1 750ml) official bottling, 2017 release, 53.5% Weller Special Reserve (1 750ml) official bottling, 2017 release, 45% Kentucky 3 750ml bottles $300-400 493 Weller Antique Vertical Single Barrel Select (1 750ml) official bottling, bottled for the Loch & Key Society, “Oops, it’s a microbatch,” 2017 release, 53.5% (1 750ml) official bottling, bottled for the Loch & Key Society, “Microbatch UCF #3135,” 2017 release, 53.5% (1 750ml) official bottling, bottled for the Loch & Key Society, “Barrel #168,” 2017 release, 53.5% (1 750ml) official bottling, bottled for the Loch & Key Society, “Go!WW Barrel #43,” 2018 release, 53.5% Kentucky Note: Proceeds of this lot to benefit Sweats 4 Vets, which donates team-logo clothing to homeless veterans around New England. 4 750ml bottles $300-400
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Skinner, Inc. & Lower Falls Wine Co. Conditions of Sale – Fine Wines Auction 1. All bidders and buyers of wine must be at least 21 years of age and shall present satisfying legal documentation of this at auction. In the event the buyer is a partnership or corporate entity, the receiver of the wine shall furnish proof fulfilling this criteria. 2. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc., below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event, and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot. 3. All property is sold “as is,” and neither Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation or any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, or description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice, or in the catalog, or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect those lots they have interest in. 4. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by Skinner, Inc. shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Please note Massachusetts state law requires all purchasers of alcoholic beverages be at least 21 years of age. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate. 5. All merchandise purchased is payable directly to Skinner Inc., and must be paid for the day of the auction. All merchandise must be removed from Lower Falls Wine Co. within thirty (30) days of the auction, and in no event shall Skinner Inc. or Lower Falls Wine Co. have any liability for any damage to property left on its premises for more than fourteen (14) days after the sale. Lower Falls Wine Co. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage fee per lot as determined by Lower Falls Wine Co. (see Collection of Wines). If any property has not been removed within thirty (30) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. (a) the merchandise may be transferred to and stored at a bonded warehouse and the purchaser agrees to pay all transfer and storage expenses, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser. 6. Acceptable forms of payment are cash, good check, or wire transfers, payable in U.S. dollars. Checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing the check. Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. reserve the right to hold merchandise purchased until the funds have cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner and/or Lower Falls Wine Co. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. 7. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale. 8. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item. 9. Lower Falls Wine Co. may, in their discretion and at purchaser’s request, package and arrange for delivery as directed by the purchaser. In such event, purchaser agrees that (a) all such packaging, handling and delivery is at the sole risk of the purchaser and that Skinner, Inc. and Lower Falls Wine Co. shall have no liability for any loss or damage to such items, and (b) purchaser shall pay in advance, all packaging expenses, including labor, materials, carriers fees and all insurance charges. Please arrange seventy-two (72) hours in advance for collection and delivery. Purchaser shall make itself aware of the limitations and restrictions imposed by various states in regards to the transportation and importation of alcoholic beverages and purchaser has the sole responsibility to research and comply with all permit and licensing requirements. Neither Skinner, Inc. nor Lower Falls Wine Co. shall be responsible for obtaining any permits or licenses on behalf of purchaser and no sale shall be cancelled or refunded for lack of purchaser’s noncompliance with permitting and licensing issues. (Please see Collection of Wines) 10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. 11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid. 12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent. 13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/ bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit. Revised January 8, 2014
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