Another unique collection, specially curated for our auction!

Penley Estate Phoenix 2015
Coonawarra, Australia

Wine Advocate 91+:

Deep garnet-purple in color, 2015 Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon is redolent of crème de cassis, licorice and dark chocolate with hints of dried mint, earth and tapenade. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate with generous black fruit and menthol flavors. Structured with a firm backbone, it finishes with great length. Drink 2017-2030.

Devise D'Ardilley Haut Medoc 2009
Bordeaux, France

Wine Advocate 92:

Tasted at the Cru Bourgeois 2009 tasting in London. The Devise d' Ardilley was the winner of the Coup de Cru Bourgeois that I judged at Vinexpo in June. Here, it justifies that ‘coup ‘. It has a lovely, beautifully defined bouquet with pure dark berried fruits intertwined with marmalade and orange rind.  Sheer class. The palate is beautifully balanced with superb acidity. Very vibrant, very composed with a sensual, caressing finish worthy of a Grand Cru Classe.  Outstanding for its class.

Colome Malbec Autentico 2018
Salta, Argentina

Vinous 93, Wine Advocate 93:

Bright ruby. Pungent, high-toned aromas of blackberry, minerals and licorice. Thick and mouthfilling but leavened by terrific penetrating acidity. The dark berry, wild herb, licorice and chalky mineral flavors are complemented by a chocolatey ripeness. Sweet, plush tannins saturate the entire palate, with the finish displaying explosive length. Very strong, very pure and very smooth; expressive and unique.  Drink 2020-2028

Pala Bovale Isola dei Nuraghi Essentija 2015
Maremma, Italy

Vinous 95:

Saturated violet-ruby. Knockout aromas of kirsch, blueberry, tobacco, leather, tar, graphite and lavender are expansive and strikingly precise. Dark and red berry and tobacco flavors are very varietally accurate and boast noteworthy freshness despite their outrageous size thanks to bright minerality and acid lift. Showcases a refined quality and a steely backbone that provides nice spine to the red fruit, coffee and cocoa notes. Finishes very long and seamless with a multilayered quality to repeating sweet boysenberry and blueberry notes. This is an absolute knockout Bovale Sardo. Drink 2022-2028.

Caves Aliança Quinta da Garrida 2013
Dao, Portugal

Wine Spectator 90:

A lithe red, with a rich array of spice and red fruit flavors accented by powerful notes of hot stone. Hints of violet, forest floor and green herb linger on the finish.

Hilary Goldschmidt Charming Creek 2014
Oakville, CA, USA

Wine & Spirits 91:

Named for Nick Goldschmidt's youngest daughter, this Cab has an amazing pedigree. Planted in 1980 Charming Creek vineyard, in the heart of Oakville was once sourced for Opus wine.  100% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine aged 20 months in 100% French oak barrels, 25% new. This 2014 shows aromas of blackberry and black cherry. On the palate cherry, black currant, and blackberry flavors, all elegantly framed in smoky oak and fine tannins. Nuances of spice and leather linger on the finish. A seriously good wine.  Daniel Posner