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Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2016 Ridge Vineyards "Monte Bello" Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon (100VN, 98IWR, 97JD, 96RP, 96W&S, 96WS, 95DC, 95JS). Vinous: "The 2016 Monte Bello is a masterful expression of this lauded site in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It’s powerful, broad and infinitely layered, but it also possesses an incredibly finessed tannin structure that speaks clearly and forcefully but yields dutifully. Saturated blueberry, gravel, eucalyptus, charcoal, cedar and India ink build gradually and steadily through the long and sizzling finish. Just beginning to soften and develop beyond the primary stage, it wouldn’t be a crime to open a bottle now, but this has many, many lives left to live and should be even better (if you can fathom) in a few more years. This is what Monte Bello is all about. (BN)" (09/2024)

Bid on this 4-bottle tasting lot; including 1 1983 Gilles Remoriquet Nuits-St.-Georges 1er Cru "Les St-Georges", 1 1988 Bertrand Ambroise Corton-Rognet Grand Cru, 1 1989 Alain Burguet Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes, and 1 1996 Frédéric Magnien Morey-St-Denis "Les Herbuottes" Reserve. Of the 1996 Frédéric Magnien Morey-St-Denis "Les Herbuottes", Antonio Galloni writes writes: "Frederic Magnien bottles two lines; the Domaine Michel Magnien range is made predominantly from estate-owned grapes, although a few wines include purchased fruit as well. Magnien also issues a negociant label, Maison Frederic Magnien, exclusively from purchased grapes. If that sounds confusing, welcome to Burgundy! In layman’s terms the Domaine bottlings carry a black label, the Maison wines carry a white label...In general the Maison wines tend to emphasize a more red expression of fruit, while the Domaine wines are more towards the blue/black end of the spectrum."

Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 1999 Allegrini Valpolicella Classico.

Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2007 Archery Summit "Premier Cuvée" Willamette Valley Pinot Noir (90W&S). Wine & Spirits: "Smoky and peppery when first poured, this well-structured wine fills out with air, yielding scents of sassafras and black cherry. Its concentrated plum flavors drive the finish, along with lavish oak." (04/2011)

Bid on this bottle of 1993 Remoissenet Montrachet Grand Cru .

Bid on this bottle of 2021 Vice Versa "Mysterons" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (98JD, 96RP, 95DC). Jeb Dunnuck: "Coming just about all from the Ecotone Vineyard (there's a splash of Georges III in here), the 100% Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Mysterons is deep purple-hued, with an insanely good bouquet of red and black fruits, iron, bloody meat, and graphite, and it turns slightly more floral and violet-tinged with air. Classic, quintessential 2021 Napa Valley magic, it's full-bodied and has tons of obvious minerality, a stacked mid-palate, and enough tannins to warrant 5-7 years of bottle age. It will most likely merit a perfect rating at maturity. (JD) 98+" (02/2024)

Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2013 Peter Michael "Le Caprice" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir (96JS, 94DC, 94RP). James Suckling: "Unique aromas of ripe dark fruits with grilled seaweed, iodine and sea spray notes. Medium body, superfine tannins and bright acidity. Agile. Persistent finish. Stone and blue fruits. Counterintuitive wine." (06/2016)

Bid on this 2-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 2000 Chateau St. Jean "Cinq Cépages" Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon (90WS) and 1-bottle of 2002 Chateau St. Jean "Cinq Cépages" Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon (92RP, 91W&S, 90WE). Of the 2002 Chateau St. Jean "Cinq Cépages" Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon, Wine Advocate writes: "An excellent example of this cuvee, the still youthful 2002 Cinq Cepages is composed of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and the rest Malbec and Petit Verdot. Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by aromas of black raspberries, sweet cherries, black currants and hints of toasty oak, forest floor and underbrush. Medium to full-bodied with beautifully rich, supple fruit, good glycerin and silky tannins, this young but accessible 2002 is capable of another decade of enjoyment. (RP)" (06/2012)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 1983 Grace Family Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Wine Spectator: "This wine has a distinctive smoky, tarry character that runs through the aromas and flavors. It's full-bodied with high extract and ample tannins and very ripe, plummy, chocolately Cabernet fruit." (06/1987)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 1985 Cockburn Vintage Port (90WS). Wine Spectator: "Shows an abundance of thick, rich fruit and plenty of backbone. Very inky, dense color, with a rich, floral nose of berries and cherries. Full-bodied, medium sweet, with massive anise and cherry flavors and extremely well integrated tannins and acidity. (Web Only-1989)"

Bid on this bottle of 2021 Vice Versa "Beckstoffer To Kalon" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (97JD, 97RP). Wine Advocate: "Once again, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is one of my favorites among the current lineup from Vice Versa. Gentle sage and pipe tobacco nuances accent ripe red and black cherries, plus there are hints of fine suede and complex notes of dried spices. It's full-bodied and concentrated, richly tannic but ripe, silky and fine. There's a certain elegance and generosity here, despite the large-scale tannins. Great stuff. (JC) 97+" (01/2024)

Bid on this bottle of 2021 Tor Kenward "Pure Magic" Oakville Bordeaux Blend (97DC, 97JD, 97JS, 96RP, 96VN). James Suckling: "This has wonderful length and focus with racy fine tannins that go on for minutes. Medium body with tension and beauty. Extremely long and linear. A different nature to it. One for the cellar. Drink after 2026." (11/2023)

Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2015 Ridge Vineyards "Monte Bello" Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon (OWC - 100JS, 98JD, 98VN, 96DC, 95RP, 94CG, 94W&S, 94WE) in original wood. James Suckling: "The breathtaking nose of blackcurrants, forest berries, cedar and wet earth pulls you into this extremely concentrated but very elegant and precise masterpiece. The super-fine tannins are wrapped in perfectly ripe fruit right through the spectacular finish, with its notes of crushed stone and bitter chocolate. A cuvée of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. " (12/2022)

Bid on this bottle of 2021 Saxum "4hearts Vineyard" Paso Robles Red Blend (98JD, 94DC, 94RP, 94WS). Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2021 Four Hearts Vineyard is another flat-out awesome 2021 that readers will love. Based on 46% Petite Sirah, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Zinfandel, it sports a saturated purple hue to go with exotic notes of cassis, green tobacco, sandalwood, baking spices, and incense. It’s clearly the finest vintage of this cuvée to date, and this full-bodied, incredibly pure, layered, flawlessly balanced red can be drunk today with incredible pleasure or cellared for upwards of 10-15 years, depending on your preferences. The tannin quality here is off the charts." (08/2023)

Bid on this 3-bottle tasting lot; including 2-bottles of 2018 Schloss Lieser Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese Long Gold Kapsule and 1-bottle of 2018 Schloss Lieser Niederberg Helden Auslese Long Gold Kapsule.

Bid on this bottle of 2019 Torrin "Seneschal" Paso Robles Grenache (94RP, 93VN). Wine Advocate: "The 2019 Seneschal is a blend of 76% Grenache and 24% Graciano matured for 21 months in 45% new French oak. It has a medium ruby-purple color and pretty aromas of blueberry, blackberry and pomegranate with accents of tea leaves, cracked pepper, charcuterie and aniseed. The medium-bodied palate is soft, chalky and refreshing with restrained, spicy fruits and a long finish. 305 cases were made. (EB)" (12/2022)

Bid on this bottle of 2017 Kapcsándy "Grand Vin - State Lane Vineyard" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (98JD, 96RP, 95VN). Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin is another Bordeaux look-alike (Latour?) with its density, structure, and regal style. It offers blackcurrant, graphite, crushed rock, and lead pencil shaving aromas and flavors and is full-bodied, supple, and seamless on the palate, with building yet perfectly polished tannins. Showing the polished, elegant style of the estate, flawless balance, and a great, great finish, it's going to keep for 30-40 years. 98+" (01/2020)

Bid on this bottle of 1998 Peter Michael "Le Moulin Rouge" Pinot Noir. Wine Advocate: "The 1998 Pinot Noir Le Moulin Rouge reveals tell-tale black cherry and raspberry characteristics, is deep and rich... A medium-bodied wine with zesty acidity.."" (01/2000)

Bid on this 6-bottle tasting lot; including 2-bottles of 2019 Schloss Lieser Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese, 3-bottles of 2019 Schloss Lieser Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Großes Gewächs, and 1-bottle of 2019 Schloss Lieser Wehlener Sonnenuhr GG Riesling Mosel. Of the 2019 Schloss Lieser Wehlener Sonnenuhr GG Riesling Mosel, Grosses Gewachs

Bid on this 3-bottle tasting lot; including 2-bottles of 1988 Philippe Leclerc Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Les Cazetiers" (95RP) and 1-bottle of 1991 Philippe Leclerc Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "La Combe Aux Moines" (92RP). Of the 1988 Philippe Leclerc Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Les Cazetiers", Wine Advocate writes: "The Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers was on par with the great wines from the Domaine de la Romanee-Conti. The fabulously exotic, rich, multidimensional bouquet was followed by gorgeous layers of extract, layer upon layer of smoky, herb-tinged fruit flavors, soft tannins, a full body, and a finish that must last several minutes. (RP)" (12/1989)

Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2013 Peter Michael "La Carrière" Knights Valley Chardonnay (98RP, 96JS, 93WS). Wine Advocate: "The 2013 Chardonnay La Carrière is unbelievable. Production was almost 900 cases less than in 2014, and you can see it in the concentration of honeysuckle, orange marmalade, white currant, white peach and mineral notes. (RP)" (12/2015)

Bid on this 4-bottle tasting lot; including 1 1989 M. Chapoutier "Barbe Rac" Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 1 1989 Chapoutier "La Sizeranne" Hermitage (90RP), and 2 1992 M. Chapoutier "Chante-Alouette" Hermitage Blanc. Of the 1989 Chapoutier "La Sizeranne", Wine Advocate writes: "The 1989 La Sizeranne was aged in 40% new oak casks and was produced from yields that did not exceed 30 hectoliters per hectare. It is an organically made, unfined, unfiltered wine that is drinking surprisingly well. The dark ruby/purple color exhibits no signs of age. The bouquet leaps from the glass, offering up aromas of cassis, minerals, smoky oak, and herbs. In the mouth, this rich, powerful, concentrated, superripe wine offers succulence and delineation. The tannins are noticeable, but ripe and unobtrusive. Anticipated maturity: now-2010. Last tasted 6/96." (Rhone Book, 1997)

Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2003 Siduri "Garys' Vineyard" Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir (90CG). Connoisseurs Guide: " *One Star* Another very ripe Pinot from Siduri, this one certainly favors its concentrated side, but also shows enough pure varietal fruit to live up to the name. It is deep, cherryish and tinged with notes of cocoa and caramel in the nose, and its fleshy mouthfeel joins with suggestions of velvet and convincing fruit to overcome any tendency to latter palate heat." (02/2006)

Bid on this 4-bottle lot of 1985 Duckhorn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Founded by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn in 1976, Duckhorn Vineyards has been crafting classic Bordeaux varietals from the Napa Valley for over 30 years. Famed for their Merlot wines, somehow the Duckhorns managed to sneak their Cabernet Sauvignon wines out the door without anyone noticing. A combination of estate and purchased fruit from Napa Valley allowed Dan and Margaret to demonstrate the blending skills they picked up in Bordeaux.

Bid on this magnum of 2013 Philip Togni "Estate" Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5L) (100DC, 100VN, 97TWI, 96RP, 95WS). Vinous: "The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is just as magnificent as it has always been. A wine of stature and pedigree, the 2013 possesses stunning vertical intensity right out of the gate. Dark fruit, lavender, graphite, coffee and dried herbs are some of the notes that infuse this vivid Cabernet with striking complexity. But it is the sum of the parts that impresses most. Togni's 2013 cements its place as one of the epic wines of this legendary harvest. (AG)" (05/2024)

Bid on this 2-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 2002 Lewis Cellars Napa Pinot Noir and 1-bottle of 2002 Lewis Cellars Napa Valley Syrah (97WS, 91RP). Of the 2002 Lewis Cellars Napa Valley Syrah, Wine Spectator writes: "A sensational, breathtaking Syrah that's inky dark and saturated with rich currant, blackberry, boysenberry and huckleberry, with a stunning display of mocha, espresso bean and vanilla doses of oak, yet for all its richness, plushness, density and concentration, this wine remains impeccably balanced. (JL)" (12/2004)

Bid on this 2-bottle tasting lot; including 1 2017 Aubert "Powder House" Sonoma Coast Chardonnay (97JS, 97RP, 95VN) and 1 2021 Aubert "Powder House" Sonoma Coast Chardonnay ((96-98TWI), 97JS, 97RP, 95VN, 95WS). Of the 2021 Aubert "Powder House" Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, The Wine Independent writes: "The 2021 Chardonnay Powder House was tasted as a tank sample... It soars out of the glass with a gorgeous perfume of peach cobbler, apple blossoms, and honeydew melon, leading to suggestions of persimmons, quince, spice cake, and almond croissant with a waft of honeycomb. Full-bodied, the palate is so fragrant and graceful, with a fantastic seamlessness and silken texture, leading to amazing length and depth on the finish of this gorgeous wine. This vineyard, on Goldridge soils near downtown Forestville, was planted in 2013. There are basically 2 clones, Hyde and Mt Eden, on 420 A & 114 rootstocks, and the row direction is due north. (LPB) 96-98+" (09/2022)

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2007 Kistler "Cuvée Catherine-Occidental Station" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ((95-97RP), 93VN). Wine Advocate: "The compelling 2007 Pinot Noir Cuvee Catherine from the Occidental Station Vineyard on the Sonoma Coast is made entirely from the Calera clone. Deep ruby/purple with crushed raspberries, violets, Chinese black tea, and chalky, almost wet stone-like notes, the wine is rich, full-bodied, multi-dimensional, with superb depth and length, and a remarkable finish. (RP)" (12/2008)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2009 Harlan Estate Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend (97VN, 96WS, 93DC). Vinous: "Stylistically, the 2009 Harlan Estate has quite a bit in common with the 2012, namely soft contours, plush fruit and tons of sheer immediacy. Now with a few years in bottle, the 2009 is just beginning to show the first signs of aromatic development. Deep, creamy and pliant, the 2009 can be enjoyed now, although it is sure to gain complexity over the next two decades. (AG)" (09/2017)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2010 Bryant Family Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (99RP, 95VN, 95WS). Wine Advocate: "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. (RP)" (10/2013)

Bid on this magnum of 2019 Next Of Kyn (Sine Qua Non) "Numero Cinco" Central Coast Touriga Nacional (1.5L) (98RP, 98VN). Vinous: "The 2019 Touriga Nacional – Número Cinco marries textural opulence with plenty of structure. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, new leather, incense, spice and graphite infuse the 2019 with tremendous brooding intensity. I would give the 2019 at least a few years in bottle to come together as it is incredibly primary. (AG)" (06/2022)

Bid on this 5-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 2005 Martinelli "Three Sisters Vineyard - Sea Ridge Meadow" Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, 1-bottle of 2006 Martinelli "Charles Ranch" Sonoma Coast Chardonnay (94ST, 93RP), 1-bottle of 2006 Martinelli "Lolita Ranch" Russian River Valley Chardonnay, 1-bottle of 2006 Martinelli "Martinelli Road" Russian River Valley Chardonnay (94ST, 93RP), and 1-bottle of 2006 Martinelli "Three Sisters Vineyard - Sea Ridge Meadow" Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. Of the 2006 Martinelli "Charles Ranch" Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, 94 points from Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar writes: "Yellow-gold. Fresh melon, peach, smoked meat, toasty lees, iodine and white flowers on the nose, perked up by exotic Indian spices

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2023 Aubert "CIX" Sonoma Coast Chardonnay ((96-98VN), 98WS). Vinous: "The 2023 Chardonnay CIX Estate , all Montrachet clone in a cool site, is one of the most complete wines in this range. Aromatically intense, textured and silky, the 2023 CIX brings together all the elements that make these Chardonnays so appealing. Lemon oil, hazelnut, dried flowers and lightly honeyed notes all grace this resonant, expansive Chardonnay. The CIX is often one of my favorite Aubert Chardonnays, as it is once again in 2023. (AG)" (12/2024)

Bid on this bottle of 2010 Kistler "Cuvée Cathleen" Sonoma Valley Chardonnay (95VN, 94RP). Vinous: "Light yellow, with a green hue. An intense, mineral-dominated bouquet evokes nectarine, orange, lemon pith and white flowers, with a chalky topnote. Racy, focused and strikingly pure citrus and orchard fruit flavors are underscored by vibrant mineral and iodine qualities and pick up flesh with aeration. Closes with superb clarity and length, trailing notes of honeysuckle, sweet butter and citrus zest. (ST)" (06/2013)

Bid on this 11-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 2014 David Arthur "Annalyce" Napa Valley Rose, 1-bottle of 2015 David Arthur "Annalyce" Napa Valley Rose, 6-bottles of 2016 David Arthur "Annalyce" Napa Valley Rose, 2-bottles of 2017 David Arthur "Annalyce" Napa Valley Rose, and 1-bottle of 2018 David Arthur "Annalyce" Napa Valley Rose.

Bid on this magnum of 2019 Les Cousins (Vice Versa & L'Aventure) California Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5L) (98JD, 95RP). Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Les Cousins emerges from a collaboration between Patrice Breton (Vice Versa) and Stephan Asseo (L’Aventure) and is a blend of two barrels each from To Kalon and the L’Aventure Estate Vineyard in Paso Robles. It’s 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 18 months in new French oak, and there are a tiny 200 cases produced. It’s a gorgeous wine offering pure cassis and blackberry fruit as well as notes of crushed stone, graphite, and savory herbs. Round and supple on the palate, it has some To Kalon opulence yet stays more focused (no doubt from the Paso Robles limestone soils) with beautiful tannins, a remarkable sense of freshness and purity, and a great finish. It will be almost impossible to find, but this is gorgeous any way you look at it. (JD)" (03/2022)

Bid on this 2-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 2006 Pahlmeyer "Jayson" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir (90CG) and 1-bottle of 2007 Coup de Foudre Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir (91WS). Of the 2007 Coup de Foudre Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir, Wine Spectator writes: "Rich and tightly wound, with a firm, concentrated core of wild berry, spice, mineral and loamy earth that echoes black cherry and anise on the finish. Firmly tannic." (09/2009)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2008 Domaine Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru "Montée de Tonnerre" (96VN, 94BH, (93-94RP), 93JG). Vinous: "Bright yellow with a green tinge. Classic Montée de Tonnerre aromas of lemon ice, crushed rock, iodiney minerality and white flowers. floral, lemon ice, straight and classic. Tactile, juicy and utterly gripping--in fact still almost painful today. Powerful salty minerality and penetrating acidity currently dominate the wine's lemon oil, grapefruit and floral flavors, with the wine showing a weightless impression. The dusty mineral-driven finish stains the palate and builds inexorably... Drink the 2010 for lunch now but hold this magical wine for another couple years, as its spring is still tightly coiled. This was my favorite wine of the tasting. The 2014 and 2010 vintages may be richer and deeper, as Isabelle Raveneau suggested to me three years ago, but this '08 is utterly classic. (ST)" (08/2019)

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2012 Aubert "UV Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ((93-95RP), 94VN). Wine Advocate: "An exceptional perfume of rose petals, loamy soil, raspberries, blueberries and spring flowers jumps from the glass of the 2012 Pinot Noir UV-SL. Primarily Calera clonal material with some Vosne-Romanee suitcase clones, it was fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged 12 months prior to being assembled in tank and then bottled without fining or filtration. his beauty should age effortlessly for 10-12 years. (RP)" (12/2013)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2021 Cayuse "Armada Vineyard" Walla Walla Valley Syrah (98IWR, 97JD, 96RP, 95JS, 95VN, 95WE, 95WS). Int'l Wine Review: "The impressive 2021 Armada Vineyard Syrah from Cayuse is another 100% Syrah from The Rocks that saw 15-20% new French oak for a total of 21 months of aging. You immediately have the sense of place in this wine and in a blind, I could pick it out every time. Gorgeous, intriguing notes of grilled meats, dried purple roses, and white peppercorns meld with the blue and black fruit with a smidgeon of white grapefruit zest that pops out of the glass on the nose. Tannins are firm and pleasant and pair perfectly with the lemony acidity and lengthy earthy finish that goes on for minutes. 636 cases were produced."

Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2011 Peter Michael "L'Apres Midi" Knights Valley Sauvignon Blanc (93VN, 92RP, 92ST, 91WS). Vinous: "One of my long-time favorites in this range, the 2011 Sauvignon Blanc L'Apres-Midi is gorgeous in this vintage. Citrus lychee, jasmine, melon, fig, smoke, and pear notes all flesh out in the glass. The 2011 is impeccably layered and balanced from start to finish. Hints of lemon oil and white flowers add brightness on the crisp, bracing finish. The blocked malo style works particularly well here. (AG)" (07/2013) Vinous: "One of my long-time favorites in this range, the 2011 Sauvignon Blanc L'Apres-Midi is gorgeous in this vintage. Citrus lychee, jasmine, melon, fig, smoke, and pear notes all flesh out in the glass. The 2011 is impeccably layered and balanced from start to finish. Hints of lemon oil and white flowers add brightness on the crisp, bracing finish. The blocked malo style works particularly well here. (AG)" (07/2013)

Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2007 Lazzeretti Brunello di Montalcino Riserva - Features tertiary notes of graham cracker, dried carob powder, ripe berry fruit, black currant, cured meat, and leather, alongside a dusty, powdery quality.

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2010 Kongsgaard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (94RP, 94VN, 92ST, 92WS). Vinous: "The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon is dark, rich and explosive. Mocha, plums, dark cherries, tobacco, new leather and licorice all jump from the glass. The 2010 is intense and powerful, but it is also a bit closed in on itself, with less overall exuberance and a greater impression of structure than it has shown in the past, a kind of in between stage wines can enter when they are best left alone for a few years. (AG)" (11/2013)

Bid on this 6-liter Imperial of 2000 Château Palmer, Margaux (97JS, 96WS, 95JA, 95RP, 94VN, 94WE), from the legendary Margaux Third Growth widely regarded as the appellation’s finest estate after Château Margaux itself, made in the celebrated 2000 vintage from a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Merlot. James Suckling calls it “a typical Palmer showing finesse alongside strength,” praising its blackberry, plum, chocolate and cedar character. Once stubbornly closed, this perfumed, racy and powerful Palmer has opened beautifully, revealing cassis, black cherry and plum layered with tobacco, violets, anise and smoky incense, framed by silky, well-integrated tannins and a long, beautiful finish. A spectacular, collectible large format from one of Bordeaux’s great modern vintages, ideal for a milestone celebration.

Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2007 Corliss Columbia Valley Syrah in original wood.

Bid on this 4-bottle lot of 2002 Kistler "Kistler Vineyard" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir (92RP, 91ST). Wine Advocate: "The 2002 Pinot Noir Kistler Vineyard offers wonderful sweet raspberry and cherry fruit with a hint of framboise, a deep plum/ruby/purple color, medium body, and good vibrancy in a medium to full-bodied, feminine style. (RP)" (02/2005)

Bid on this 2-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 1996 Robert Mondavi "Reserve" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (96WE, 94ST, 92RP) and 1-bottle of 1997 Mount Eden "Estate" Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon (95DC, (89-90ST)). Of the 1996 Robert Mondavi "Reserve" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Wine Enthusiast writes: "Complete, wholesome, healthy, very delicious. Smoky, ashy nose, cherry vanilla, char. Sweet cherry-mocha flavors, soft, velvety mouthfeel. Combines power with delicacy. Very fine. *Cellar Selection*" (06/2005)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2009 Domaine Joseph Roty Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Très Vieilles Vignes (94BH, 94RP). Wine Advocate: "Good deep red. Very ripe aromas of cherries macerated in alcohol, mocha and wild herbs. Generous, pliant and highly concentrated, with lovely floral, mineral and minty high notes lifting the ripe cherry fruit. Finishes tactile, chewy and very long, with noble, sweet tannins and hints of game and menthol. These vines date back to 1885, but Philippe Roty is quick to point out that there has been a lot of repiquage (replanting of individual vines as they die) along the way. I would not be surprised if this wine merited a higher score 10 or 15 years down the road. (ST) 94+" (03/2010)