5532 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon - Vintage 1998
Hillside Select
(Wines Located in New York)
"...is a candidate for wine of the vintage. It continues to gain weight, and is better each time I retaste it. Its opaque purple color is accompanied by gorgeous aromas of graphite, vanilla, black currant liqueur, and minerals. This rich, full-bodied Cabernet offers sweet tannin, a layered texture, and a finish that lasts for 45-50 seconds."(95pts)
2 bottles per lot $280-350
5533 Sloan Red - Vintage 2005
(Wines Located in New York)
"...is rich, full-bodied, but with great elegance and palate presence, without being heavy. Every wine to date has displayed considerable tannin, but even more concentration and fruit, so it is not an issue of the wines drying out, but rather requiring some patience before the complexity, which is already showing promise, emerges and the wines soften."(96+pts)
3 bottles per lot $500-700
5534 Sloan Red - Vintage 2011
(Wines Located in New York)
3 bottles per lot $600-800
5535 Sloan Red - Vintage 2003
Asterisk
(Wines Located in New York)
3 bottles per lot $200-300
5536 Sloan Red - Vintage 2004
Asterisk
1x3 bottle owc (Wines Located in New York)
3 bottles per lot $300-380
5537 Sloan Red - Vintage 2005
Asterisk
1x3 bottle owc (Wines Located in New York)
3 bottles per lot $300-420
5538 Sloan Red - Vintage 2012
Asterisk
(Wines Located in New York)
3 bottles per lot $350-500
5539 Staglin Family Cabernet Sauvignon - Vintage 2005
(Wines Located in New York)
1 bottle per lot $50-65
5540 Staglin Family Cabernet Sauvignon - Vintage 2006
Ineo
(Wines Located in New York)
1 bottle per lot $80-110
5541 Cakebread Cellars Merlot
- Vintage 2009 sdc (Wines Located in New York) (1)
Chapellet Cabernet Franc
- Vintage 2004 Pritchard Hill (Wines Located in (1)
New York)
Above 2 bottles per lot $55-70
5542 Saxum Syrah - Vintage 2010
Broken Stones
lscl (Wines Located in New York)
1 bottle per lot $80-110
5543 Sine Qua Non Syrah - Vintage 2009
The Thrill of Stamp Collecting
wxc (Wines Located in New York)
"A wild, heady bouquet evokes candied black and blue fruits, smoky Indian spices and cola. Lush, palate-staining dark fruit flavors show a suave blend of richness and vivacity, picking up floral pastille and licorice nuances with air. Shows superb energy on the finish, which features chewy tannins and a sexy violet pastille quality."(95pts VM)
1 bottle per lot $200-260
5544 Burge FamilyReserve Shiraz - Vintage 1998
Draycott
4lscl, 2lwrl, 2 bottles different importer (Wines
Located in New York)
4 bottles per lot $160-240
5545 Fox Creek Reserve Shiraz - Vintage 1998
(Wines Located in New York)
"...plays to the great strength of Australia powerful, naturally-textured, super-rich wines that are big and chewy. Exceptionally rich and explosive, with great purity as well as remarkable symmetry overall balance for such massiveness, this blockbuster..."(98pts)
3 bottles per lot $80-110
5546 Kay Brothers Shiraz - Vintage 1998
Block 6, Amery Vineyards
(Wines Located in New York)
3 bottles per lot $120-180
5547 Noon Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Vintage 1997
6sdc (Wines Located in New York)
"Although it displays a port-like viscosity, it is dry, with none of the late-harvest, pruny, Amarone characteristics often found in wines of such massive ripeness. Extremely full-bodied, pure, and well-balanced, this Cabernet is still unevolved and youthful, but it appears to possess all the potential required to develop into something profound."(95pts)
6 bottles per lot $260-350
5548 Torbreck Shiraz - Vintage 2003
Run Rig
3vlscl, 1scrc (Wines Located in New York)
"The sensational, inky/purple-tinged 2003 exhibits a stunningly sweet nose of blackberries, blueberries, litchi nuts, smoked meats, and a hint of apricots. Elegant yet super-powerful, rich, concentrated, and long, it is a tour de force in winemaking as well as a modern classic example of Barossa Shiraz."(99pts)
5 bottles per lot $600-800
5549 Torbreck Shiraz - Vintage 2000
The Factor
3nl (Wines Located in New York)
6 bottles per lot $350-480
5550 Clos Apalta - Vintage 2005
(Wines Located in New York)
1 bottle per lot $30-40
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5551 Alter Ego de Palmer - Vintage 2005
Margaux
(Wines Located in New York)
"Dark in color, with intense, very ripe aromas of raisin, tar and licorice. Full-bodied, with loads of ripe tannins, wonderful dried fruit character and a long, superfruity finish"(92pts WS)
1 magnum per lot $120-160
5552 Château Angelus - Vintage 2009
St. Emilion
(Wines Located in New York)
"...boasts a black/purple color along with a gorgeous perfume of blueberry liqueur, spring flowers and graphite. In the mouth, notes of incense and cassis also emerge from this velvety-textured, full-bodied, intensely concentrated 2009. With silky tannins, low acidity and spectacular purity, texture and depth, it is already approachable"(99pts)
2 bottles per lot $500-650
5553 Château Canon - Vintage 1990
St. Emilion
3bn (Wines Located in New York)
"One of the best modern-day vintages of Canon. Everything is in just the right proportion. Medium to full in body with fascinating, velvety earth and berry notes."(91pts WS)
3 bottles per lot $240-350
5554 Château Cos d'Estournel - Vintage 1980
St. Estephe
bn, lstl (Wines Located in New York)
1 bottle per lot $50-70
5555 Château Cos d'Estournel - Vintage 2005
St. Estephe
(Wines Located in New York)
"Black in color, with aromas of orange peel, new leather, currant, berry and Christmas pudding. Full-bodied, with layers of velvety tannins and a long, long finish of fruit and spices. The cashmere texture is all there. 2003 plus 2000 equals 2005."(98pts WS)
1 bottle per lot $130-170
5556 Château Ferrande - Vintage 1993
lscl, 1x1 Imperial owc (Wines Located in New York)
1 Imperial per lot $240-350
5557 Château Kirwan - Vintage 2005
Margaux
9lbsl, 1x12 bottle owc (Wines Located in New York)
"Has loads of coffee, blackberry and cigar box aromas, turning to crushed blackberry. Full-bodied, with big, chewy tannins and an aftertaste of vanilla, blackberry and espresso. Mouthpuckering. Very concentrated and structured for this wine."(93pts WS)
12 bottles per lot $500-700
5558 Château L'Arrosee - Vintage 1989
St. Emilion
3lbsl, 3wc (Wines Located in New York)
3 bottles per lot $180-240
5559 Château L'Eglise Clinet - Vintage 1995
Pomerol
(Wines Located in New York)
(95pts)
1 bottle per lot $150-200
5560 Château La Mission Haut Brion - Vintage 2009
Graves
(Wines Located in New York)
"A remarkable effort from the Dillon family, this is another large-scaled La Mission that tips the scales at 15% alcohol. A blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (47% of each) and the rest Cabernet Franc, it exhibits an opaque purple color as well as a magnificent bouquet of truffles, scorched earth, blackberry and blueberry liqueur, subtle smoke and spring flowers. The wine's remarkable concentration offers up an unctuous/viscous texture, a skyscraper-like mouthfeel, sweet, sumptuous, nearly over-the-top flavors and massive density."(100pts)
1 bottle per lot $420-550
5561 Château Leoville Las Cases - Vintage 2009
St. Julien
(Wines Located in New York)
"...boasts an inky/purple color, monumental concentration and lots of sweet, jammy black currant, black cherry and kirsch fruit intermixed with crushed rock and mineral notes."(98+pts)
3 bottles per lot $480-650
5562 Château Lynch Bages - Vintage 1955
Pauillac
hs, ltl, stl, illegibly faded cork but believed to be
1955, outstanding color (Wines Located in New
York)
1 bottle per lot $200-300
5563 Château Lynch Bages - Vintage 1990
Pauillac
1bn, 1lscl, different importers (Wines Located in New
York)
"More classic - beefy, blood orange, thick, muscular...massive - big wine, similarly constructed to the 1989 but more balanced and integrated."(95pts JK)
2 bottles per lot $500-650
5564 Château Margaux - Vintage 1959
Margaux
vhs, lbsl, sdc, excellent color and condition (Wines
Located in New York)
"The last wine on this magical afternoon was the 1959 Margaux. There were aromas and flavors of chocolate, cassis, wafer, grain and smoke in this classy and classic Margaux."(94pts JK)
1 bottle per lot $750-1000
5565 Château Monbousquet - Vintage 2000
St. Emilion
2nl (Wines Located in New York)
"Its saturated black/purple color is accompanied by extraordinary aromatics of sweet blackberries, chocolate, coffee, incense, new saddle leather, and vanilla. Remarkable intensity, lively acidity, and abundant tannin provide definition and grip. This is the most intense, muscular, and biggest Monbousquet made to date..."(95pts)
3 bottles per lot $190-240
5566 Château Mouton Rothschild - Vintage 1997
Pauillac
(Wines Located in New York)
"...exhibits a soft mid-palate, loads of pure fruit, nicely-integrated smoky new oak, and surprising length for the wine's initial attack. There is moderate tannin in this offering. This will be one of the few 1997s that will warrant a short-term cellaring of 3-4 years before consumption. I would not be surprised to see this wine last for two decades or more, making it one of the longer-lived 1997s."(90pts)
1 half-bottle per lot $60-90
5567 Château Palmer - Vintage 2009
Margaux
(Wines Located in New York)
"An opaque blue/black color suggests a wine with thrilling levels of concentration and intensity, and that's exactly what a "...taster gets. Subtle smoke, incense and Asian spice (soy?) notes interwoven with graphite, blueberry, blackberry and cassis characteristics lead to a full-bodied, phenomenally concentrated, viscous, opulent wine with plenty of sweet tannin."(97pts)
2 bottles per lot $350-500
5568 Château Pavie - Vintage 2005
St. Emilion
2nl (Wines Located in New York)
"The 2005 Pavie is an absolutely amazing wine that has shed most of its oak aging (usually 24-28 months). Opaque purple in color, it is beyond belief in extract and concentration, but perfectly balanced and pure, with the oak well-integrated. Massively concentrated, and still a baby, this wine tastes more like it's two to three years old than one that's been around for a decade. Intense notes of grilled meats, spice box, cassis, black cherry, licorice and graphite arepresent in abundance. Enormously endowed, but with superlative purity and balance, this is the greatest Pavie in the early Perse era, starting in 1998. Only the 2009 and 2010 rival this in his opinion, but I would add the 2000. This killer effort should drink well for another 50 years and demonstrates the greatness of this terroir owned by the Perse family. Only 7,000 cases were produced from a blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Bravo!"(100pts)
3 bottles per lot $750-950
5569 Château Trotanoy - Vintage 1990
Pomerol
2bn, 2lscl, 1nl, 2sdc (Wines Located in New York)
"Sleeping giant. Dark red color with a brick edge. Subtle aromas of mineral, berry and mint. Full-bodied and very closed, yet chewy and big. Grows and grows on the palate. Huge."(95pts WS)
2 bottles per lot $350-450
5570 Vieux Château Certan - Vintage 1989
Pomerol
2ts, 1ll (Wines Located in New York)
2 bottles per lot $300-400
5571 Château d'Yquem - Vintage 1995
Sauternes
sdc (Wines Located in New York)
"... is moving into its secondary aroma phase. A deep golden color, it has a dense and almost Barsac-like bouquet with tangerine, apricot, acacia and melted candle wax. It displays good intensity, unfolding beautifully in the glass. The palate has a strident opening, with a slight bitter edge that lends this Yquem great tension."(95pts)
1 magnum per lot $300-400
5572 Beaune Rouge - Vintage 2007
Clos des Ursules, Domaine des Heritiers, L. Jadot
(Wines Located in New York)
5 magnums per lot $280-400
5573 Clos Vougeot - Vintage 2011
L. LeMoine
(Wines Located in New York)
2 bottles per lot $220-320
5574 Gevrey Chambertin - Vintage 1979
Marchand Grillot
2bsl, 2nl, 1spc, 1tc, excellent color (Wines Located in
New York)
2 bottles per lot $90-120
5575 Chassagne Montrachet - Vintage 1992
Morgeot, B. Moreau
sdc (Wines Located in New York)
1 bottle per lot $50-70
5576 Puligny Montrachet - Vintage 1998
Les Folatieres, Domaine Leflaive
lbsl (Wines Located in New York)
1 bottle per lot $100-130
5577 Batard Montrachet - Vintage 1986
Fontaine-Gagnard
2lbsl, 1nl, 1scc (Wines Located in New York)
2 bottles per lot $300-400
5578 Chassagne Montrachet - Vintage 1986
Les Chenevottes, M. Morey
lscl, nc (Wines Located in New York)
1 bottle per lot $50-70
5579 Châteauneuf du Pape - Vintage 2006
La Crau, Vieux Telegraphe
(Wines Located in New York)
1 bottle per lot $40-60
5580 Gosset Champagne - Vintage NV
Grande Reserve
1bn, 1vhs (Wines Located in New York)
2 bottles per lot $60-80
5581 Krug Champagne - Vintage NV
Grande cuvée
lstl, ltl (Wines Located in New York)
"Such a glorious expression of Champagne, combining depth over vintages and complexity of sites to create a profound, multifaceted cuvée. Rich biscuit, ginger, coconut and citrus aromas are followed by gingerbread, baked apple and grilled nut flavors, all supported by a firm yet harmonious structure. Endless finish. Superb."(95pts WS)
1 bottle per lot $120-150
5582 Taittinger Champagne - Vintage NV
La Francaise
(Wines Located in New York)
1 magnum per lot $50-80
5583 Taittinger Vintage Champagne - Vintage 1998
Comtes de Champagne
(Wines Located in New York)
"This is a sexy, up-front Comtes endowed with lovely richness in its fruit and open, expressive aromatics.(95pts)
3 bottles per lot $750-1000
5584 Amarone - Vintage 1996
Allegrini
(Wines Located in New York)
"Very impressive, an unquestionably fine dry red. The outstanding, dark purple-colored 1996 Amarone offers a knock-out nose of wood charcoal intermixed with black truffles, melted asphalt, blackberries, and roast beef. Amazingly rich and full-bodied, but not heavy, this chewy, thick, exceptionally pure, harmonious offering should drink well for 10-15+ years."(95pts)
2 bottles per lot $100-140
5585 Amarone - Vintage 2005
Allegrini
(Wines Located in New York)
1 bottle per lot $40-60
5586 Guado Al Tasso - Vintage 1997
Tenuta Belvedere, Antinori
(Wines Located in New York)
1 bottle per lot $60-80
5587 Brunello di Montalcino - Vintage 1997
Argiano
(Wines Located in New York)
"Very jammy on the nose, with strawberries and mint. Full-bodied and very polished, with loads of fruit and velvety tannins. Long, juicy finish. Big and rich red from this producer."(91pts WS)
1 bottle per lot $40-60
5588 Barolo - Vintage 2003
Falletto di Serralunga, B. Giacosa
(Wines Located in New York)
3 bottles per lot $160-220
5589 Brunello di Montalcino - Vintage 2006
Il Greppo, Biondi Santi
(Wines Located in New York)
"...reveals lovely detail and nuance, but without the firmness of many other young vintages. Today the 2006 is quite accessible. I will be surprised if it doesn't start shutting down at some point. Regardless, the 2006 appears to be built more on finesse rather than power. Freshly cut flowers, hard candy and licorice are layered into the finish."(95pts)
3 bottles per lot $300-450
5590 Amarone - Vintage 1979
Bolla
4cm bc, lstl, sdc, excellent color and condition (Wines
Located in New York)
1 bottle per lot $40-50
5591 Brunello di Montalcino - Vintage 2006
Tenuta Nuova, Casanova di Neri
(Wines Located in New York)
"The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova is an explosive, heady wine endowed with considerable richness in its dark wild cherries, licorice, tobacco, herbs and cedar. This generous, exuberant Brunello shows awesome depth and richness in a style that captures the essence of the warmth of the southern reaches of Montalcino. The Tenuta Nuova dazzles with its stunning depth, textural polish and captivating, sensual personality. A round, inviting finish has the last say in this majestic Brunello. The 2006 is easily the best vintage I have tasted of the Tenuta Nuova. "(95pts)
5 bottles per lot $350-500
5592 Brunello di Montalcino - Vintage 1997
Castello Banfi
(Wines Located in New York)
"A Brunello for everyone. Solid and focused, with mineral, blackberry and licorice character. Full-bodied and very chunky, with lots of round tannins and a long, long finish."(94pts WS)
1 bottle per lot $40-50
5593 Sammarco - Vintage 1997
Castello Dei Rampolla
(Wines Located in New York)
1 bottle per lot $60-80
5594 Brunello di Montalcino - Vintage 2006
Castello Romitorio
(Wines Located in New York)
3 bottles per lot $100-150
5595 Barolo - Vintage 1990
Vignolo Riserva, Cavallotto
(Wines Located in New York)
1 bottle per lot $90-120
5596 Amarone - Vintage 1995
Cesari
ll, sdc (Wines Located in New York)
1 magnum per lot $60-80
5597 Brunello di Montalcino - Vintage 1997
Riserva, Conti Costanti
(Wines Located in New York)
"Medium-dark garnet-ruby, with aromas of fresh mushroom, blackberry and light earth. Full-bodied, with soft and silky tannins, fresh acidity and a long flavorful finish. All in balance."(92pts WS)
4 bottles per lot $220-320
5598 Barolo - Vintage 2001
Vigna Giachini, F. Revello
(Wines Located in New York)
3 bottles per lot $120-170
5599 Fontalloro - Vintage 1999
Berardenga, Felsina
(Wines Located in New York)
1 bottle per lot $50-70
5600 Chianti Classico - Vintage 2004
Vigna del Sorbo Riserva, Fontodi
(Wines Located in New York)
3 bottles per lot $90-120
5601 Flaccianello - Vintage 2006
Fontodi
(Wines Located in New York)
"...is monumental, as it has been since the very beginning. Smoke, black cherries, plums, incense, licorice and tar are some of the many notes that burst from the glass in this powerful wine. The 2006 has fruit and structure to burn. It is going to be an absolutely fabulous wine to follow over the coming years, but patience is key."(97pts)
1 magnum per lot $200-260
5602 Brunello di Montalcino - Vintage 1997
Riserva, G. Brunelli
3x1 magnum owc's (Wines Located in New York)
3 magnums per lot $150-200
5603 Barolo - Vintage 1990
Cascina Francia, G. Conterno
lbsl (Wines Located in New York)
"Saturated evolved ruby. A terrific effort showing plenty of deep, rich dark fruit, prune, and earthy flavors, with excellent sustain and persistence on the palate. Although mature, the 1990 shows no signs of being tired..."(94pts)
1 bottle per lot $400-550
5604 Amarone - Vintage 1998
G. Quintarelli
(Wines Located in New York)
"...reveals a gorgeous nose along with ripe red cherries, cough syrup, spices and minerals on a medium-bodied frame. Made in a sweet, inviting style, it offers excellent length as well as purity in a very classic style. It also appears to have enough fruit to compensate for the volatile acidity which is present."(93pts)
1 bottle per lot $260-350
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