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Bid on this 4-bottle lot of 2014 Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils Le Corton Grand Cru ((92-95BH), 93WS, 92VN). Burghound: "Moderate wood and menthol nuances serve as a less than neutral backdrop for the gamy, spicy and very ripe aromas of dark pinot fruit liqueur-like aromas. There is fine volume and outstanding intensity to the big-bodied and powerful flavors that possess flat out superb concentration thanks to the abundance of palate drenching sap that also serves to buffer the firm core of ripe tannins on the hugely long and wonderfully complex finish. While the underlying raw material is certainly present such that this will require 15 to 20 years to arrive at its full apogee, the sap is such that I suspect that it will allow this to be enjoyed after only 7 to 8 years of cellar time. This is one to look for provided that you have at least moderate patience. *Don't Miss!*" (04/2016)
Starting Bid: $520.00
Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 1999 de Fieuzal, Pessac-Léognan. Wine Advocate: "Olive, cedar, earth, charcoal, and smoky characteristics are present in this light to medium-bodied, attractive, soft, well-made 1999. It is captivating, but not deep. (RP)" (04/2002)
Starting Bid: $180.00
Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2019 Kistler "Cuvée Natalie - Silver Belt" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir (97JD, 96RP, 94JS, 94VN, 92WS). Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2019 Pinot Noir Cuvee Natalie is just slightly lighter in color yet still has a healthy ruby, semi-opaque hue. Made from a mix of Calera and Swan clones and from a cooler terroir, it's more aromatic and complex, with wild strawberry and cherry fruits, notes of forest floor, sappy flowers, incense, and sandalwood, medium body, beautiful tannins, and a gorgeous finish. This is another brilliant Pinot Noir from winemaker Jason Kesner that ranks with the finest in California and France." (07/2021)
Starting Bid: $170.00
Bid on this 7-bottle tasting lot; including 3-bottles of 2005 Domaine Joseph Voillot Pommard 1er Cru "Pezerolles" ((92-94BH), (88-89RP)), 2-bottles of 2005 Domaine Joseph Voillot Volnay 1er Cru "Caillerets" ((91-94BH)), and 2-bottles of 2005 Domaine Joseph Voillot Volnay 1er Cru "Les Champans" ((92-95BH), (90-92RP)). Of the 2005 Domaine Joseph Voillot Volnay 1er Cru "Les Champans", Burghound writes: "From vines that average 50 years of age. A reserved and inexpressive nose of distinctly ripe red berry fruit and subtle warm earth and underbrush notes where the latter element continues onto the dense, rich and powerful medium full flavors supported by impeccably ripe structure on the energetic and hugely long finish. " (04/2007)
Starting Bid: $405.00
Bid on this 5-bottle lot of 2009 DuMol "Aidan" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir (95RP, 92CG, 92ST). Wine Advocate: "The 2009 Pinot Noir Aidan Wildrose Vineyard is layered with sweet rose petals, new leather, licorice, sweet herbs and dark raspberries. It shows tremendous richness, power and grace in a refined style that is highly appealing. Floral notes reappear to frame the close. This is a slightly brighter wine than the Eoin. (AG)" (02/2011)
Starting Bid: $275.00
Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2013 Saxum "Paderewski Vineyard" Paso Robles Red Blend (97RP, 94VN, 92WS). Wine Advocate: "One of the more accessible 2013s is the 2013 Paderewski Vineyard, which checks in as a blend of 34% Mourvedre, 33% Zinfandel, 13% Petite Sirah, 12% Syrah and the rest Tempranillo. Its deep ruby, vibrant color is followed by sensational notes of caramelized black cherries, spice box, peppery herbs and chalky minerality. Rich, full-bodied, utterly seamless and gorgeous on the palate, it's an incredible expression of this higher elevation, warm site that readers shouldn't miss. (JD)" (08/2016)
Starting Bid: $180.00
Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2003 d'Aiguilhe, Côtes de Castillon (91WS). Wine Spectator: " *Smart Buys* Aromas of blackberry, spices, chocolate and meat follow through to a full-bodied palate, with lots of juicy fruit. Luscious finish. Gorgeous. This has a new winery, but the clay soil of the vineyards really helped." (03/2006)
Starting Bid: $120.00
Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2018 Horsepower "The Tribe Vineyard" Walla Walla Valley Syrah (OWC - 96JD, 96WE, 95JS, 95RP, 95WS, 92VN) in original wood. Wine Enthusiast: "The aromas start out brooding, opening to reveal notes of soot, grilled asparagus, freshly mortared herbs, wet rock, orange rind and olive tapenade. Intense, palate-coating, velvety, savory flavors follow, with plentiful Kalamata olive and potpourri notes. A truly endless, palate-shaking flower- and olive-filled finish caps it off. Sit down, strap in and get ready, it's one hell of a ride. *Top 100 Wines of 2021, Cellar Selection* (SS)" (09/2021)
Starting Bid: $200.00
Bid on this 3-bottle tasting lot; including 2-bottles of 2010 Carruades de Lafite, Pauillac (95JS, 94RP, 93WS, 92WE, 91JG, 90ST) and 1-bottle of 2010 Carruades de Lafite, Pauillac (95JS, 94RP, 93WS, 92WE, 91JG, 90ST). Of the 2010 Carruades de Lafite, Pauillac, James Suckling writes: "This smells like a bouquet of flowers with blueberries and currants and spices. Full body, yet agile and refined. So fine and pretty. It's balanced and in harmony. Savory. A smoky, decadent and meat undertone." (11/2013)
Starting Bid: $585.00
Bid on this bottle of 1990 DRC Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg Grand Cru (96JS, 96RP, 96VN, 94BH, 94JG). Vinous: "The 1990 Richebourg Grand Cru is a wine that I have been fortunate enough to taste three times before. It has a “spherical” nose, if you can picture that, and inside the sphere is copious red fruit laced with hints of traditional Japanese green tea, undergrowth and ferrous scents, as if part of this Richebourg was forged by a blacksmith. The palate is, as always, hugely powerful and yet paradoxically refined, with a smoothness that makes you feel giddy. It builds and builds in the mouth, revealing incredible volume toward the bravura finish. Immense. (NM)" (11/2017)
Starting Bid: $3,250.00
Bid on this 4-bottle lot of 2004 Nicolas Potel Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru "Les Gaudichots" (90BH, 90ST). Burghound: "This mature and overtly spicy effort displayed virtually none of the herbal character that many 2004s did after they were first bottled, in fact to the contrary the nose is really quite pretty. There is good richness to the detailed and stony middle weight flavors that display the barest hint of rusticity on the delicious and dusty finish. This was served blind and I guessed a 1er from the Vosne section of Nuits St. Georges so that suggests the '04 Gaudichots is showing its underlying terroir reasonably well. Note that for my taste this is drinking well now and there is no particular reason to refrain from drinking it if you are in the mood!" (01/2015)
Starting Bid: $1,000.00
Bid on this 2-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 1997 Elio Altare L'Insieme Vino da Tavola Rosso (1.5L) and 1-bottle of 1998 Elio Altare L'Insieme Vino da Tavola Rosso (1.5L). Of the 1997 Elio Altare L'Insieme Vino da Tavola Rosso (1.5L), This is a standout red blend -- in magnum no less -- made by one of Piedmont's finest winemakers. A blend of varieties, Insieme wine raises money for various charitable outlets in Piedmont and beyond and has raised over 500, 000 euros since its inception.
Starting Bid: $165.00
Bid on this bottle of 2014 Kistler "Kistler Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir (95VN, 94RP). Vinous: "Deceptively medium in body, the 2014 Pinot Noir Kistler Vineyard packs a real punch. Succulent red cherry, rose petal, lavender and violet are all pushed forward, but it is the wine's inner sweetness and aromatics that stand out. Today, the KV comes across as very restrained, with bright acids and fabulous balance. A rush of sweet red cherry, blueberry and pomegranate leave a lasting impression. The 2014 is going to need a bit of time in bottle to unwind, but it is superb. (AG) 95+" (03/2017)
Starting Bid: $70.00
Bid on this bottle of 1999 DRC Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru "Cuvée Duvault-Blochet" (93VN, 92BH, 90ST). Vinous: "The 1999 Vosne-Romané 1er Cru Duvault-Blochet, the debut release in the modern era, was beginning to show some signs of bricking on the rim. The bouquet is a treat: decayed red berry fruit, sage and peppermint, just a soupçon of wild fennel all at the liminal point as primary tips into secondary aromas. The palate is soft and mellow on the entry with a subtle meaty/dried blood quality, fine tannin and well judged acidity that keeps this linear and focused. There is just a pinch of spice on the finish that strangely brought to mind more Chambolle than Vosne-Romanée, not that I am complaining. Tasted at the 1999 DRC dinner. (NM)" (04/2018)
Starting Bid: $1,600.00
Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2020 Domaine Paul Jaboulet Aîné "La Chapelle" Hermitage (OWC - (96-98VN), (96-97JS), (94-96JD), (93-95RP)) in original wood. Vinous: "Glass-staining purple. Assertively perfumed cassis, cherry liqueur, fruitcake and floral aromas take on espresso, olive and smoky bacon accents with aeration. Juicy, chewy and energetic on the palate, offering densely packed, alluringly sweet black and blue fruit preserve, floral pastille, licorice and mocha flavors that become deeper and spicier as the wine slowly stretches out. The floral and mineral notes repeat emphatically on a wonderfully long, juicy and mineral-dominated finish that's framed by building, well-wrought tannins. (JR)" (12/2022)
Starting Bid: $840.00
Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2017 Morlet "Les Petits Morlet" Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc (92RP). Wine Advocate: "This is Morlet’s first vintage of their “second” Sauvignon Blanc label, produced from the barrels that didn’t make the cut for the final blend of La Proportion Doree. The 2017 Sauvignon Blanc Les Petits Morlet is composed of Sauvignon Blanc (85%) from the same vineyard as La Proportion Doree with a little Semillon (15%). It gives up scents of ripe peaches, green apples and lemon curd with hints of musk perfume, honeycomb and bouquet garni. Medium-bodied, the palate is filled with creamy-textured apple and stone fruit flavors and loads of herbal accents, finishing with great length and bags of freshness. (LPB)" (12/2019)
Starting Bid: $210.00
Bid on this 6-bottle tasting lot in original wood; including 5-bottles of 2017 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia "Ornellaia" Bolgheri Superiore (97JS, 97VN, 96DC, 96JD, 96RP, 94WS) and 1-bottle of 2017 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia "Solare - Artist Label" (Ornellaia) Bolgheri Superiore. Of the 2017 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia "Ornellaia" Bolgheri Superiore, Vinous writes: "A stunning wine, the 2017 Ornellaia offers a captivating interplay of richness and energy. Picking early was the key. Young vine Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc were harvested in August for the first time ever. In the glass, the 2017 offers up an enticing mélange of mocha, cedar, tobacco and licorice, with soft curves that add to its sensuality and allure. The 2017 is sumptuous and racy, as Ornellaias from warmer years tend to be, but it is not at all heavy or overdone. In a word: superb! (AG)" (03/2020)
Starting Bid: $850.00
Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 1970 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo. John Gilman: " The 1970 Barolo from the Marchesi di Barolo is cut very much from the same cloth as the 1971 version, but it does not have the benefit of the superior vintage quality and is already starting to dry out a bit on the palate. The bouquet is a good and tertiary blend of dried dark berries, road tar, dried herbs, leather and damp, dark soil tones. On the palate the win is deep, full-bodied and starting to witness the structure get the upper hand on the remaining black fruit, with still a bit of chewy tannin, sound acids and good length and grip on the tarry finish. Drink up. (Drink between 2014-2020) " (08/2014)
Starting Bid: $180.00
Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2016 Trediberri Barolo (94VN, 93JS, 93RP). Vinous: "The 2016 Barolo is a powerful, deep wine that is going to need time to soften and further open up. Black cherry, plum, spice, leather, dried herbs and menthol infuse the 2016 with notable aromatic depth as well as a palpable sense of brooding, virile intensity to match its classically built, mid-weight structure. This is an especially potent vintage for the straight Barolo, and there is clearly so much going on in the glass; it is a superb wine in the making. The Barolo is a blend of 80% Berri and 20% Rocche dell'Annunziata. (AG)" (02/2020)
Starting Bid: $180.00
Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2018 Dominus Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend (OWC - 100JD, 100JS, 99RP, 98VN, 97DC, 97WS) in original wood. James Suckling: "This is incredible on the nose, offering hot stones, blackcurrants, iodine and wet earth. Full-bodied with a tight center palate, then it opens with a tannin structure that is weightless and spreads across the palate. Totally integrated on the palate. This is a magic-carpet wine. Really incredible. One of the reference points for the vintage. Drinkable now and please try a bottle, but it’s one for the cellar." (05/2021)
Starting Bid: $1,500.00
Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2019 Sine Qua Non "Distenta I" California Grenache (99JD, 99RP). Wine Advocate: "Deep ruby-purple in color, it explodes with scents of crushed blackberries and blueberries, tar, coffee beans, cracked pepper and thyme. The full-bodied palate has a frame of grainy tannins, seamless acidity and layer after layer of spicy and floral fruit. It has a latency that suggests it will continue to develop for many years in bottle. 1, 536 cases and 600 magnums will be released in the spring of 2022. This 2019 is made almost entirely from estate fruit—just 15% comes from the Bien Nacido Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley. The rest of the fruit comes from estate vineyards The Third Twin (39%), Eleven Confessions (32%), Cumulus (11%) and Molly Aïda (3%). (EB)" (05/2022)
Starting Bid: $540.00
Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2012 Sanguis "Luminous Flux" Santa Ynez Red Blend (92VN). Vinous: "The 2012 Luminous Flux, an unusual Cabernet Franc/Grenache blend, is beautifully layered in the glass, with exotic scents of mocha, dark spice, black cherry, plum, rose petal and new leather. Even with its considerable intensity, the 2012 offers notable balance and overall harmony in this style. (AG)" (08/2015)
Starting Bid: $50.00
Bid on this bottle of 1990 Domaine Leroy Grand Cru Corton "Renardes" (92RP, 92WS). Wine Advocate: "The 1990 Corton-Renardes has a demure, stone and boysenberry-scented nose. This medium-to-full-bodied, silky-textured wine has great depth of dark cherry fruit in its flavor profile. It remains youthfully healthy, with primary fruit flavors intermingled with hints of secondary perfumes and a structured, solid finish. (PR)" (10/2000)
Starting Bid: $1,250.00
Bid on this bottle of 1990 Bruno Giacosa "Santo Stefano di Nieve" Barbaresco Riserva (97VN, 96RP). Vinous: "The second night of this vertical gets started in grand style. Bruno Giacosa’s 1990 Barbaresco Riserva Santo Stefano plays true to type. Powerful in the glass, with the soft contours and glycerin richness of a warm vintage, the 1990 possesses superb pedigree from the very first taste. (AG)" (03/2017)
Starting Bid: $995.00
Bid on this 3-magnum lot of 2015 Aril Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5L) (93VN). Vinous: Bottled shortly before this tasting, Aril's 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is rich, unctuous and enveloping. Black cherry, chocolate, plum, licorice and spice are all kicked up in this flamboyant, dense Cabernet Sauvignon. Although it is naturally very young, the 2015 is also quite promising. (AG) 93+ (07/2018)
Starting Bid: $240.00
Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2013 Dana "Helms Vineyard" Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon (OWC - 100JS, 97RP, 95VN) in original wood. James Suckling: "Unique aromas of citrus fruit such as tangerines and oranges which combine with plums, black cherries, and blackcurrants. Lemon rind, too. Full-bodied with ultra-fine tannins that give the wine a precise and focused finish that lasts for minutes. Laser-guided. A savory and subtle, minerally finish. This redefines the greatness of Napa Valley wine and California." (09/2016)
Starting Bid: $900.00
Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2019 Dominus Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend (OWC - 98JS, 98RP, 98VN, 96JD, 96WS) in original wood. Vinous: "The 2019 Dominus is shockingly primary. A wine of tremendous density and power, the 2019 is also a wine for readers who can be patient, as it won't be ready to drink for another 10-15 years! Dark fruit, leather, tobacco, incense, dried herbs and scorched earth lend striking complexity. The 2019 is a huge wine that needs time to come into its own. This is impressive, to say the least. (AG) 98+" (02/2023)
Starting Bid: $1,350.00
Bid on this 4-bottle lot of 2017 Saxum "Gratias" Paso Robles Red Blend (95JD, 95VN, 93RP). Vinous: "Inky ruby. Ripe red and blue fruit, baking spice and floral qualities on the highly perfumed nose. Stains the palate with sappy cherry and boysenberry flavors that take on star anise, cola and candied lavender nuances as the wine opens up. Shows superb energy and depth and finishes impressively long and smooth, with pliant tannins folding smoothly into the wine's lingering fruit. (JR)" (02/2020)
Starting Bid: $240.00
Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2017 Kistler "Laguna Ridge Vineyard" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. Vinous writes: "The 2017 Pinot Noir Laguna Ridge is sweet, floral and lifted, all qualities that work beautifully to temper the natural intensity of the year. Succulent red berry, mint, spice, licorice and pomegranate give the Laguna Ridge striking freshness and nuance. Next to the bigger Cuvée Natalie, the Laguna Ridge is brighter, more aromatic and also more restrained, although, it, too, is certainty not lacking in intensity. Laguna Ridge is the only site in this range from which Kistler makes both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. (AG)" (05/2019)
Starting Bid: $210.00
Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2016 ForeFront (Pine Ridge) Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. From the folks at Pine Ridge, ForeFront sources from diverse vineyards in California and Oregon: "This modern slant on traditional winemaking allows us to create unusually luscious, approachable and intriguing wines. Wines that appeal to sophisticated wine drinkers. Wines that deliver the quality that Pine Ridge offers, at an attractive, everyday value."
Starting Bid: $60.00
Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2006 Domaine Huber-Verdereau Volnay 1er Cru Les Fremiets. Wine Advocate: "While the corresponding Robardelles received 15% new barriques, the Huber-Verdereau 2006 Volnay Fremiet received none. Ripe purple plum and cherry with the invigorating tartness of their skins and bitterness of their pits mingle with Pommard-like suggestions of peat and meat stock reduction. (DS)" (12/2009)
Starting Bid: $240.00
Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2005 Le Clos du Caillou "La Réserve" Châteauneuf-du-Pape (100RP, 97WS, 96ST). Wine Advocate: "The best bottle of this I've ever had, the 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape Reserve was utter perfection on this occasion. Made from a blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Mourvèdre that was raised mostly in demi-muids, it exhibits awesome notes of blackberry, licorice, smoked herbs, graphite and tinges of minerality. Decadent, massively full-bodied and with sweet tannin, this thrilling Châteauneuf is hard to resist now, yet should continue to knock it out of the park for another decade or more. (JD)" (02/2015)
Starting Bid: $690.00
Bid on this 4-bottle lot of 1995 Robert Ampeau Pommard. Located in Puligny-Montrachet and led by Michel Ampeau, the domaine has over 10 hectares of vineyard lands in 10 different premier crus, with the majority falling in Meursault. These wines are known for developing very slowly and lasting for ages.
Starting Bid: $200.00
Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 1990 d'Yquem, Sauternes (98DC, 98RP, 95WS, 94JA, 94ST). Wine Advocate: "Medium to deep golden colored, the 1990 d'Yquem opens with unabashed opulence, giving expressive notes of dried apricots, toffee, candied walnut, tree bark and sandalwood with nuances of preserved mandarin peel, lemongrass and fallen leaves. The palate is entering that stage where it still has bags of fruit and yet appears quite dry, with a lively line contributing jaw-dropping tension and finishing with epically long-lingering honey nut and earth-inspired notes. Pure. Hedonism. The multilayered intensity perhaps makes this appear a much bigger, sweeter Yquem than it is, and yet it possesses a relatively modest 12.7% alcohol and 126 grams per liter of residual sugar with 3.9 grams per liter of total acidity (H2SO4). Well into its ideal drinking window, there is no real rush to drink this beauty, as it should remain suspended at the heavenly plateau for another 25+ years. (LPB)" (08/2019)
Starting Bid: $900.00
Bid on this bottle of 2018 Domaine de la Côte "Sous le Chene" Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir (96VN, 94RP). Vinous: "The 2018 Pinot Noir Sous le Chêne is the most aromatic of the Domaine de la Côte Pinots. Readers will find a wine built on perfume, acid and tannins, with the fruit pushed into the background. Chalk, mint, sage and dried flowers all add layers of nuance to the red berry fruit. Taut and vibrant, with terrific depth, the Sous le Chêne is another wine that is going to need time in bottle to come around. Patience will be rewarded. (AG)" (08/2020)
Starting Bid: $115.00
Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 1993 Léoville-Las-Cases, St-Julien (93RP). Wine Advocate: "Served blind by Jean-Hubert Delon at the chateau, the 1993 maintains is deep garnet core. The nose has really blossomed since last taste with blackberry, minerals, limestons, a hint of liquorices and a sweetness that I noted as “burnt honey”. Full-bodied on the palate with surprisingly sinewy tannins, excellent ripeness with an undertow of Morello cherry and a hint of tar on the very structured, very Saint Julien finish. Lot of typicity here. Bon vin! (NM)" (10/2007)
Starting Bid: $600.00
Bid on this bottle of 1997 J.-F. Coche-Dury Volnay 1er Cru (92JG). John Gilman: "I had a very good bottle of this in a restaurant in New York back in May of 2000, but this bottle served from my cellar late in that year was even better. The nose is deep and polished, with scents of red cherries, red plums, vinesmoke, coffee, minerals, roses and vanillin oak jumping from the glass. On the palate the wine is medium-full, round and creamy, with better delineation and apparent structure than the somewhat jammy bottle I had off the restaurant wine list, and excellent grip and length on the finish. There is a touch of tannin still in this wine, but it is all tangy fruit and fine terroir right now, and hardly a crime to be drinking. I suspect that this wine will get even more complex with further bottle age, but it is a very difficult job to keep from reaching for it with some frequency." (02/2003)
Starting Bid: $300.00
Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2016 Elio Grasso "Ginestra Casa Mate" Barolo (97JS, 97RP, 97VN). Vinous: "Ample and creamy on the palate, with tremendous depth, the 2016 Barolo Ginestra Casa Matè is super impressive, even in the early going. Next to the Gavarini Chiniera, the Ginestra Casa Matè is a Barolo of textural resonance and volume. Black cherry, plum and a range of balsamic notes infuse the 2016 with tons of character. The is one of the real standouts of the year. (AG)" (02/2020)
Starting Bid: $180.00
Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2014 Sine Qua Non "Piranha Waterdance" California Syrah (100RP, 99JD, (95-97VN), 94WS). Wine Advocate: "Blended of 81% Syrah, 8% Petite Sirah, 6% Mourvèdre, 4% Touriga Nacional and 1% Graciano, sourced from 34% The Third Twin, 35% Eleven Confessions and 31% Cumulus (all estate vineyards), the provocative, inky purple colored 2014 Syrah Piranha Waterdance was made using 26% whole cluster and hits the scent scene with exuberant, pure crème de cassis, blackberry cordial and blueberry coulis notes with hints of espresso, licorice, garrigue and menthol, plus a gorgeous underlying perfume of red roses. The full-bodied palate is oh-so-elegant and pretty, revealing very finely pixelated tannins that beautifully frame the almost electric intensity, culminating in an epically long, licorice and chocolate-laced finish. Too stunning for mere words and rude to even try--just drink it. (LPB)" (09/2017)
Starting Bid: $675.00
Bid on this 3-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 2011 Holdredge "Selection Massale" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir (91ST), 1-bottle of 2011 Holdredge "Shaken Not Stirred" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir (90ST), and 1-bottle of 2014 Holdredge "Selection Massale" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. Of the 2011 Holdredge "Selection Massale" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, Int'l Wine Cellar writes: "Deep ruby. A perfumed bouquet evokes spicy red berries and flowers, along with a subtle anise quality and a touch of white pepper. A juicy, energetic midweight that offers gently sweet raspberry and cola flavors and a late jolt of star anise. Seamless and approachable, finishing with very good clarity and floral persistence." (05/2013)
Starting Bid: $75.00
Bid on this 3-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 2004 Yves Cuilleron "Terres Sombres" Côte-Rôtie (92ST) and 2-bottles of 2005 Pierre Gaillard "Côte Rozier" Côte-Rôtie. Of the 2004 Yves Cuilleron "Terres Sombres" Côte-Rôtie, Int'l Wine Cellar writes: "Ruby-red. Deep, powerful, textbook syrah aromas of blackberry and boysenberry, complicated by smoked meat, tobacco and graphite. Vibrant and sweet, showing impressive depth to its ripe dark fruit and exotic spice flavors. Gentle acidity and suave tannins give good structural support. Finishes with a refreshing bite of bitter cherry skin with excellent length. "Hold onto this, " Cuilleron advises. (JR)" (01/2007)
Starting Bid: $200.00
Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2012 Inglenook "Rubicon" Rutherford Bordeaux Blend (95JS, 95RP, 95W&S, 93VN). Wine Advocate: "The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicon, which used to be a proprietary blend and had a somewhat rustic, Italian personality, has now been put under the Inglenook Vineyard designation. Where the Cabernet Sauvignon was a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc and 3% Merlot, the Rubicon has abandoned any Italian varietals in favor of a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Merlot. I think it’s safe to say this is potentially the best Rubicon made to date. (RP)" (10/2014)
Starting Bid: $285.00
Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2019 Linne Calodo "Cherry Red" Paso Robles Red Blend (95RP). Wine Advocate: "The 2019 Cherry Red, a blend of 64% Zinfandel, 29% Syrah and 7% Mourvèdre, has a very pretty perfume of dried violet and lavender, orange peel and earth, with savory undercurrents. The medium-bodied palate is bright, fresh and grainy, with loads of spicy layers on the long finish. (EB)" (03/2022)
Starting Bid: $90.00
Bid on this 5 liter of 2013 Amuse Bouche "Vin Perdu" Napa Valley Red Blend (5L) (91VN, 90RP). Vinous: "The 2013 Vin Perdu is dark, bold and juicy, with plenty of mocha, dark chocolate, grilled herbs, menthol and blackberry jam nuances. Flashy and overt, the 2013 is a terrific choice for drinking over the next handful of years. The presence of Syrah, Merlot and Petite Sirah in the blend gives the 2013 distinctly dark-leaning tonalities of fruit. The Vin Perdu or 'lost wine' is a blend of lots from several projects overseen by winemaker Heidi Barrett. (AG)" (10/2015)
Starting Bid: $350.00
Bid on this 7-bottle lot of 2007 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (92VN, 91DC). Vinous: "Bright dark ruby. Very ripe aromas and flavors of dark berries, cocoa powder and bitter chocolate. Fine-grained and light on its feet, with the exotic oak character typical of Silver Oak nicely supported by its intense fruit. Harmonious acidity and a slightly herbal quality contribute to the suavity of this wine. Expands nicely on the back half, with the fine-grained tannins coating the palate. An excellent vintage for this bottling: not a heavyweight but balanced and alive. (ST)" (05/2017)
Starting Bid: $630.00
Bid on this bottle of 2005 Sine Qua Non "Atlantis fe203-1b" California Syrah (100RP). Wine Advocate: "The perfect 2005 Syrah Atlantis Fe 203-1a, b, c is a blend of 93% Syrah, 5% Grenache, and 2% Viognier, with 25% whole clusters. Whereas the Ode to E is all from the Eleven Confessions Vineyard, this cuvee is a combination of 43% from the estate vineyard, 28% from the White Hawk Vineyard, 21% from the Alban Vineyard, and 8% from the Bien Nacido Vineyard. The good news is there are nearly 1, 500 cases of this recently released offering. An extraordinarily flowery nose interwoven with scents of blueberries, blackberries, incense, and graphite soars from the glass. (RP)" (06/2008)
Starting Bid: $310.00
Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2007 Domaine Lignier-Michelot Morey-St-Denis 1er Cru "Les Faconnières" (92BH, 91ST). Burghound: "A cool but decidedly ripe extract of red pinot fruit nose that offers up hints of underbrush and wet stone gives way to highly complex, supple and impressively rich big-bodied flavors that possess excellent volume as well as another dimension of overall depth on the wonderfully long finish. Terrific quality and fashioned in a forward style. *Outstanding*" (01/2010)
Starting Bid: $870.00
Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 1982 La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan (100RP, 97JS, 95ST). Wine Advocate: "One of the handful of perfect wines of the vintage, the La Mission still possesses a remarkably dense ruby/purple color with only a slight garnet and lightening at the edge. The fruit-dominated aromatics reveal lots of cassis, blueberry, scorched earth, black truffle, incense, graphite and high-class, unsmoked cigar tobacco-like notes. Still exhibiting remarkable concentration, enormous body, silky sweet tannin, and no perceptible acidity, the 1982 remains fresh, delineated and super-compelling...this modern day legend shows no signs of decline. In fact, it may not have yet reached its peak. (RP)" (08/2012)
Starting Bid: $1,965.00
Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2016 Saxum "G2" Paso Robles Red Blend (99JD, 96VN, 94RP, 93WS). Jeb Dunnuck: "Checking in as a blend of 42% Grenache, 35% Mourvèdre, 20% Tannat, and the balance Zinfandel, the 2016 G2 is one of the standouts in this truly stacked lineup. It sports a vivid ruby/purple color as well as a rocking bouquet of black raspberries, new saddle leather, sweet garrigue, white pepper, and blood orange. Deep, rich, and layered, yet also light on its feet, incredibly complex, and perfectly balanced, it's an incredible wine from this up and coming vineyard that readers should snatch up." (11/2018)
Starting Bid: $180.00
Bid on this 4-bottle lot of 2018 Quilceda Creek Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (100DC, 98IWR, 98JD, 98JS, 98RP, 98VN, 98WE). Decanter: "This is as good as it gets for Washington Cabernet Sauvignon. Right away the gorgeous crème de violette and crème de cassis tones join blackberry cordial, exotic spices and dark chocolate shavings. The combination of finesse and texture is downright scintillating. Sweet pipe tobacco is woven together with Black Forest cake, and fresh blueberries and graphite with shades of tar take shape on the palate. Truly sensational even at the three year mark, this will provide drinking enjoyment over the next 20 plus years. (OB)" (04/2021)
Starting Bid: $480.00