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original wood casebr /"...stunningly rich nose...Fabulously concentrated and full-bodied, with a multidimensional mouthfeel...100." WA 8/...

original wood case

two different importers, includes 12-pack original wood case

two very top shoulder, three top shoulder, one just below top shoulder, lightly bin-soiled labels, two lightly torn labels, one slightly depressed

3.5cm, faded and heavily bin-soiled labels, one lightly torn label, one previously cut capsule reveals producer and vintage branded cork, one previ

four 3cm, one 4cm, one 5cm, one lightly torn label, one lightly corroded capsule

br /“Impeccably balanced with a certain tenderness here with tannins that are sophisticated and quite fine with the classic Romanee-Conti character

into foil, bin-soiled, scuffed and torn label

into foil, bin-soiled label, corroded capsulebr /"...superb, with an incredibly rich, exotic fruitiness. The height of elegance together with ...

into foil, scuffed label

into foil, Chef du Cave private cellar, Commande Special, disgorged in February 2006, original gift carton in original carton

disgorged on April 29, 2015, two 6-pack original cartonsbr /“An utterly vivid, kaleidoscope of aromas and flavors follow as this crystalline, utter

disgorged on May 23, 2014, two 6-pack original cartons

disgorged on October 16, 2015, two 6-pack original cartons

disgorged on November 27, 2014, two 6-pack original cartons

six disgorged on April 30, 2015, six disgorged on July 9, 2013, two 6-pack original cartonsbr /“...an exotic, spiced win...emphasize freshness. The

six disgorged on April 9, 2014, six disgorged on November 4, 2014, two 6-pack original cartonsbr /"...decidedly masculine. Here the fruit show...

eleven bottom neck or better, one very top shoulder, damp-stained labels

one 1cm, one 2.5cmbr /"...big, rich and intense, underpinned by surprisingly rustic tannins and offering fine length...plenty of character and...

0.5cm, marked label, signs of old seepage br /"Extremely rich and ripe with explosive aromas...robust flavors that show good muscle but no rus...

2cm or better, original wood case banded prior to inspectionbr /"...subtle aromas...understated, refined, elegant and classy flavors of incred...

br /"Floral notes add lift on the vivid, kaleidoscopic finish. Today the Romanee-Conti is all about breathtaking exuberance and richness. This...

banded original wood casebr /"This is perhaps even more floral than the Richebourg and every bit as spicy on the ultra-pure, cool and remarkab...

one scuffed labelbr /"...intensely sappy and concentrated with gorgeously detailed flavors that offer knock out intensity. This builds slowly ...

bin-soiled and lightly scuffed labels, one damp-stained label, two torn labels, one wrinkled label, one cut capsule reveals fully branded corkbr /&...

br /"...impressively scaled medium weight plus flavors that are robust and overtly muscular where the finish retains a sense of robust power a...

one lightly torn labelbr /"I particularly like the stupendously long and incredibly intense finish that offers a surprising sensation of almos...

br /"This is pungently floral with fresh rose notes nuanced by intense red fruits and a deep, wonderfully attractive plummy hint followed by p...

scuffed labelbr /"...highly perfumed, seductive, spicy and pungent floral notes makes for an utterly brilliant nose...a wine of finesse and pu...

torn, heavily scuffed and lightly bin-soiled label, slightly protruded corkbr /"...the intensity of the fruit is magnificent. The flavors are ...

br /"...muscular, robust and powerful big-bodied flavors that exude dry extract on the detailed and hugely persistent finish...96." BH 1/...

scuffed labelbr /"...extremely rich, full and sweet flavors that are quite floral in the mouth, all wrapped in a detailed and punchy finish wh...

br /"...wonderfully fine and refined linear and firmly structured flavors that culminate in a precise, pure and driving finish that goes on an...

br /“...all wrapped in a linear, precise and palate staining finish that not withstanding the initial aromatic reserve, is indeed explosive...96.”

br /“...vibrant and very firmly structured full-bodied flavors that culminate in a long, powerful and understated finish of immense length...95.” B

damp-stained and lightly torn labelbr /"...firm tannins that are completely enrobed by the impressive amount of extract that also coats the mo...

one lightly scuffed labelbr /"The expansive and tautly muscular broad-shouldered flavors are, unusually, almost as fine as those of the RSV ye...

br /"In 2012 it is the wine's extraordinary textural finesse and huge towering structure that stand out. The classic La Tâche floral ...

br /"Well, this is Richebourg after all. But there is an arching structure to this wine that is disguised by the silkiness of its texture, plu...

br /"The palate is very complex and beautifully balanced. Perfect acidity, surfeit with tension, this La Tâche gradually crescendos to a ...

br /"Of course, it has wonderful definition. It already boasts a cashmere texture on the palate, extraordinarily smooth with outstanding weigh...

br /"...tannic, sappy, intense, remarkably complex flavors...Fresh, long and beautiful...92." BH 10/03.

two lightly scuffed labels, three different importers, two with signs of old seepagebr /"...kaleidoscopic complexity and a bread of expression...

Provenance: Sotheby's, Don Stottbr /"The flavors are wonderfully harmonious and quite powerful with beautiful delineation and perfect bala...

br /"The sweet, supple and forward flavors possess notably good length and near perfect balance and the underlying structure on the linear and...

br /"...surprisingly supple flavors that convey a remarkable sense of energy and power on the almost unbelievably intense, focused and structu...

original carton

one with signs of old seepagebr /"On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and very pure on the attack, with a sappy core, ripe tannins and...

br /vines planted in 1928 "On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and very pure, with a rock solid core, suave, but substantial tannins, ...

br /"...energetic, spicy finish that leave the tongue tingling after the wine has departed. This looks like being a vin de garde, such is the ...

br /"The palate is very well balanced with filigree tannins, brambly red berry fruit and a marine-influence from start to finish – hints of br...

original wood casebr /"This is the epitome of power without weight as it packs a massive punch yet seems completely effortless while doing so....

br /"Both the 2010 and 2009 are 30+ year wines and those lucky enough to taste them will agree the Sanctus Sanctorum is one of the most compel...

original wood casebr /"If Grand Cru Burgundy were made in Napa Valley, it would taste like Screaming Eagle. A delicate, classy finish lets the...

original wood casebr /"It is still striking, though...A translucent, weightless finish rounds things out in style...98." WA 12/12.

original wood casebr /"The firm acidity conveys an almost peppery impression. Finishes seriously tannic, structured and very long, with a ling...

original wood casebr /"Savory herbs, blackberries, menthol, appear later, adding complexity and pedigree. Cool, graphite-infused veins of mine...

original wood casebr /"This is a remarkably sophisticated, polished wine for the year, with all the elements in the right place. Sweet spices,...

original wood casebr /"What complexity. Precision and decadence plus layers of sexy fruit. A new benchmark for Napa Valley. This is the new le...

original wood casebr /"It lasts for minutes on the finish. The classicism in this wine is second to none. Incredible subtlety. Lovely austerit...

original wood assortment casebr /Limited Release, 8 Bottle Original Wood Case, containing two bottles of each of the following vintages: -Screaming

br /"Unbelievably concentrated, but neither heavy nor overbearing, this exceptional Syrah possesses a phenomenal personality, an amazing seaml...

br /"The dense ruby/plum/purple-colored Naked Truth reveals an extraordinary bouquet of sweet black raspberries, boysenberries, kirsch, licori...

br /"Dense, with an endless (and I mean endless) finish, remarkable purity, and layer upon layer of flavor, but no sense of heaviness...100.&q...

br /"It is full-bodied and voluptuously textured, with notes of spice box, licorice and Provencal herbs, copious quantities of black currant a...

four bottles Grenache, two bottles Syrah, original wood assortment case

br /"...it gives up fabulous cassis, black raspberry, smoked meats and violet-like aromas and flavors that continue to change in the glass. In...

4xSine Qua Non Labels Syrah 2007 (750ml) 2xSine Qua Non Five Shooter Syrah 2010 (750ml) 2xSine Qua Non Five Shooter

2xSine Qua Non This Is Not An Exit Grenache 2009 (750ml) original wood assortment case 4xSine Qua Non This Is Not An Exit Syrah 2009

1xSine Qua Non Stockholm Syndrome Syrah 2010 (1.5L) 1xSine Qua Non Stockholm Syndrome Grenache 2010 (1.5L)

5xSine Qua Non Dark Blossom Syrah 2011 (750ml) 2xSine Qua Non Dark Blossom Grenache 2011 (750ml)

3xSine Qua Non Patine Syrah 2011 (750ml) original wood assortment case 3xSine Qua Non Patine Grenache 2011 (750ml) original w

3xSine Qua Non Female Grenache 2013 (750ml) 6xSine Qua Non Male Syrah 2013 (750ml)

br /"Incredibly broad, sweet, full-bodied, opulent, and voluptuous, it literally has everything one could ever want in a great Cabernet Sauvig...

original cartonbr /"It has the texture of a skyscraper yet never becomes heavy or overbearing. This offering, which can send chills up your sp...

2xSaxum James Berry Vineyard Paso Robles Red 2007 (750ml) 2xSaxum James Berry Vineyard Red 2007 (1.5L)

original wood casebr /"Juicy and exuberant, the 2009 has always had a certain raciness that is impossible to resist. Layers of fruit continue ...

original wood assortment casebr /contains three bottles and one magnum

two 3-pack original wood casesbr /"Firm yet polished tannins support a core of expressive dark fruit, but ultimately it is the wine's text...

br /"With a flawless integration of tannin, wood and acidity, it comes across like a liquid version of haute couture from the house of Chanel....

original wood assortment casebr /contains three bottles and one magnum

two 3-pack original cartonsbr /"This has virtually perfect balance, a flawless integration of all its component parts, and an enormous finish ...

original wood assortment casebr /contains three bottles and one magnum

signed bottles, individual original wood casesbr /"The wine has an almost endless finish of 45-50 seconds that just hints at its ultimate pote...

12xOdette Winery Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (750ml) 1xOdette Winery Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (

two screw caps

3xScarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (750ml) original wood case 1xScarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (1.5L) original wood case

four 3-pack original cartons

original wood casebr /"It is dense, full-bodied, prodigiously rich, massive in intensity, yet relatively light on its feet. This great balleri...

etched label, original wood case

1xAbreu Vineyards Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 (1.5L) 1xAbreu Vineyards Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 (750ml)

1xAbreu Vineyards Thorevilos Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 (750ml) 3xAbreu Vineyards Thorevilos Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 (750ml) or

4xSaxum The Broken Stones 2008 (750ml) 4xSaxum James Berry Cuvee 2008 (750ml) 2xSaxum Booker Vineyard Syrah 2008 (

3xScarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 (750ml) original wood case 3xScarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 (750ml) original wood case

6xSaxum James Berry Vineyard Paso Robles Red 2009 (750ml) 1xSaxum James Berry Vineyard Paso Robles 2009 (1.5L) 6xSa

6xSaxum James Berry Vineyard 2010 (750ml) 3xSaxum Paderewski Vineyard Red 2010 (750ml) 3xSaxum Terry Hoage Vineyard

3xSaxum Bone Rock Syrah 2011 (750ml) 1xSaxum Terry Hoage Vineyard Red 2011 (750ml) 1xSaxum James Berry Vineyard Red

3xBevan Cellars EE Oakville Red 2012 (750ml) 3xBevan Cellars Tin Box Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (750ml) 1xBev

1xBevan Cellars Harbison Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 (750ml) 1xBevan Cellars Moaveni Bennett Valley Syrah 2013 (750ml)

7cm below cork, elongated neck, hand blown glass bottle, 'humidor edition', 45.5% abv, distilled in Spring 1974, bottle #936/1000