LOT #44
PHOTO: JANE SOUTHEY
Upper Canada College presents
FINE WINE AUCTION Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Registration,Wine Tasting & Hors d’oeuvres 6:30 p.m. Live Auction 7:30 p.m. Auctioneers Albert Schultz and Arron Barberian
BELIEVE IN BOYS BELIEVE IN OPPORTUNITIES BELIEVE IN THE FUTURE
Upper Canada College George Weston Hall Prepatory School 200 Lonsdale Road Toronto Proceeds from the Believe in Blue Fine Wine Auction will support upgrading the Upper School science wing, increasing needs-based scholarships and enhancing boarding facilites. 1
FINE WINE DIRECTORY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AUSTRALIA
16
MESSAGE FROM THE...
CANADA
19
GALA CO-CHAIRS
4
FRANCE
19
FINE WINE AUCTION CO-CHAIRS
5
LEBANON
46
NORMAN HARDIE WINE TASTING
6
ITALY
47
ENTERTAINMENT
7
PORTUGAL
50
AUCTIONEERS
9
SCOTLAND
51
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
10
USA
51
WINE DONORS
11
FINANCIAL BENEFITS PURCHASING AT OUR AUCTION
12
LEVEL/ULLAGE DESCRIPTIONS
13
BIDDING PROCEDURE
14
FINE WINE AUCTION LOTS
16
TERMS & CONDITIONS
61
ABSENTEE BID FORM
62
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
64
FINE WINE AUCTION COMMITTEE
71
PHOTO: JANE SOUTHEY
FINE WINE DIRECTORY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AUSTRALIA
16
MESSAGE FROM THE...
CANADA
19
GALA CO-CHAIRS
4
FRANCE
19
FINE WINE AUCTION CO-CHAIRS
5
LEBANON
46
NORMAN HARDIE WINE TASTING
6
ITALY
47
ENTERTAINMENT
7
PORTUGAL
50
AUCTIONEERS
9
SCOTLAND
51
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
10
USA
51
WINE DONORS
11
FINANCIAL BENEFITS PURCHASING AT OUR AUCTION
12
LEVEL/ULLAGE DESCRIPTIONS
13
BIDDING PROCEDURE
14
FINE WINE AUCTION LOTS
16
TERMS & CONDITIONS
61
ABSENTEE BID FORM
62
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
64
FINE WINE AUCTION COMMITTEE
71
PHOTO: JANE SOUTHEY
A MESSAGE FROM THE BELIEVE IN BLUE CO-CHAIRS
PAT AND MICHELLE MENELEY
April 18, 2012 As co-chairs of the Believe in Blue Gala, Michelle and I are overwhelmed by the energy of the volunteers and by the generosity of the UCC community. Both are evident in abundance at the Mad for Blue Fine Wine Auction. The acquisitions committee sourced some fantastic vintages, while the Fine Wine Auction committee has put together a wonderful program for the evening. We’ll celebrate a love for fine wine, with all proceeds supporting important initiatives at UCC. So please enjoy and bid enthusiastically. It’s for the boys. Cheers,
Pat and Michelle Meneley Parents of Daniel ‘11, Ryan ‘13, Liam ‘16 and Declan ‘22
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A MESSAGE FROM THE FINE WINE AUCTION CO-CHAIRS
FRANCES AND EDWARD LEE April 18, 2012 On behalf of the UCC fine wine and advisory committee, we’re delighted to welcome you to the Mad for Blue Fine Wine Auction. This spectacular evening will include an array of activities and experiences that will delight the five senses and offer special treats for the taste buds and palate. This precursor event to the Believe in Blue Gala is destined to benefit future generations of UCC boys, as well as to provide opportunities to boys who deserve to get the best education from our elite institute. An event such as this is about much more than money. This is about coming together as a community to celebrate the success of UCC and to attain our common vision. We offer heartfelt thanks to the extraordinary generosity shown by those who made donations to this auction. We also sincerely thank Albert Schultz and Arron Barberian for donating their time, expertise and enthusiasm as our auctioneers for the evening. This is the third time this dynamic duo has taken on these key roles for the UCC Fine Wine Auction. Michelle and Pat Meneley deserve special recognition and a huge thank you, along with the gala committee members, for their inspiring leadership. Looking back, we had so much fun working with a team of talented and dedicated individuals and volunteers who’ve applied their skills and energy to create this Mad Men-themed event. Looking forward, we have a memorable and enchanting evening before us in which we’ll be able to stock up our cellars and enjoy this time with good friends of the College who are united towards a good cause. Cheers,
Frances and Edward Lee MAD FOR BLUE
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NORMAN HARDIE Norman’s insatiable thirst for old world Pinot Noir and Chardonnay was cultivated during his wine studies at the University of Dijon before he worked as a sommelier for seven years with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. He then apprenticed with the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producers in the United States, France, South Africa and New Zealand for six years. He put down roots in the promising limestone soils of Ontario’s Prince Edward County in 2001, and his wines have since received stunning reviews and can be found in top restaurants and shops around the world.
NORMAN HARDIE WINERY AND VINEYARD MAD FOR BLUE | WINE TASTING MENU
Chardonnay 2009 VQA Niagara Peninsula – 90+, Stephen Tanzer, IWC Pinot Noir 2009 VQA Niagara Peninsula – 4 1/2 stars, Chris Waters, Vines County Pinot Noir 2009 – 92 points, John Szabo, Master Sommelier Riesling 2010 VQA Ontario – 4 1/2 stars, Michael Pinkus, Ontario Wine Review Cuvee L Chardonnay 2008 VQA Ontario – 94, Natalie McClean Cuvee L Pinot Noir 2009 VQA Ontario – 91+, Steven Tanzer, IWC
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EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
UCC’s SENIOR JAZZ ENSEMBLE The Senior Jazz Ensemble, one of UCC’s premium ensembles, recently won a double gold award at the GTA Musicfest Jazz Festival at York University. The win earned the band, under the direction of Peter Smith, an invitation to the MusicFest Canada national final at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre in May. This much-in-demand ensemble has entertained at UCC assemblies, Fall Music Night and Spring Arts Festival. The ensemble’s Oliver Clark ’12 (keyboards), Alex Rand ’12 (bass guitar) and Dean Ricci ’12 (drums), accompanied by friend Kyle Rosnick of Northern Secondary School (guitar), have played at UCC’s Association Day and The Bishop Strachan School Father-Daughter Dance. They’ll perform during the reception at the Mad for Blue Fine Wine Auction.
ELEANOR McCAIN Singer and recording artist Eleanor McCain brings a melting pot of musical styles to her music – classical, Celtic, folk, ballad and pop. Her singing can be categorized in one word: intimate. The Florenceville, N.B. native has recorded four CDs: Intimate, her classical crossover debut; Bundle of Joy, a lullaby album which was nominated for a 2009 East Coast Music Award for best children’s recording; Green Hills of Home, a collection of Celtic ballads which was nominated for a 2011 East Coast Music Award for best roots/traditional solo recording; and Holiday, a two-disc set of Christmas music that was released last November Eleanor has worked with such notable artists as David Foster, John McDermott, Chantal Kreviazuk and the Elmer Iseler Singers. In addition to her recording career, Eleanor continues to focus on raising her daughter Laura. MAD FOR BLUE
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LOT #19
PHOTO: JANE SOUTHEY
AUCTIONEERS
ALBERT SCHULTZ Albert trained at York University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art before joining the Stratford Festival Young Company under Robin Phillips. Albert is the founding artistic director of Soulpepper Theatre Company and general director of the Young Centre for the Performing Arts. He regularly directs and appears on stage with Soulpepper and leads the Soulpepper Academy. Albert spent time on CBC’s hit television series’ Street Legal and Side Effects, and was the lead in CTV’s 2006 film Shades of Black (a biography of Conrad Black). Albert’s many honours include The City of Toronto Barbara Hamilton Memorial Award, the Joan Chalmers National Award for Artistic Direction and honorary degrees from Queen’s and Bishop’s universities in recognition of his contributions to Canadian theatre.
ARRON BARBERIAN Arron is the managing partner of his family’s internationally renowned restaurant. Barberian’s Steak House has built a reputation for the finest quality food, exceptional service and a spectacular wine list over the past 53 years. Arron is an alumnus of Culver Military Academy’s Black Horse Troop ’82, as well as the University of South Florida. He’s the former chair of the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area and is well known in the downtown core as one of the people who conceived of Yonge Dundas Square and the neighbourhood’s revitalization. Arron is an avid collector of Canadian art, vintage photography, fine wine and books. He’s married to Linda Rodeck, the managing director of Sotheby’s Canada, and has two children: Madeleine and Harrison.
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INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
APPRAISAL AND LOTTING – ROBERT JULL Rob is a wine appraiser, consultant and owner of Vinifera Wine Services, which imports and distributes fine wines throughout Ontario. Vinifera represents a unique portfolio of limited production, family-run Domaines and Chateaux from France that are carefully selected from among the top producers of each region. Vinifera also purveys the broadest and most tasteful array of wine accessories assembled anywhere. Rob has been active as an appraiser for charity auctions since 1990. This is his third UCC Fine Wine Auction.
WINE STORAGE – WARREN PORTER Wines for this year’s auction have been professionally stored at Iron Gate - Private Wine Management. This is the second UCC Fine Wine Auction that Warren has supported. With two locations and 10,000 square feet of high security, environmentally controlled storage, Iron Gate is the largest provider of fine wine storage in Canada. Iron Gate also provides home cellar inventory and management services to discerning collectors everywhere.
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WINE DONORS Upper Canada College and the Fine Wine Auction Committee gratefully acknowledge the wine donations of the following individuals: James Archer-Shee Barrel Select Arron Barberian David. M. Beatty ’77 Allan Bramson Fred Bruun ’94 Don Carlisle ’59 Kim Cheesbrough Andy Chisholm ’77 and Laurie Thomson Mark Cohon ’85 Harris Davidson David Dime and Elisa Nuyten Dr. Grant Farrow In Memory of Ian E. Finlayson ’67 by his family Fleisher Family David Fuller Stephen Grant Donald Guloien and Irene Boychuk Richard and Nancy Hamm Christopher J. Hickman Blake Hutcheson ’80 David G. Jarvis Dr. Josh Josephson Bruce Kagan Kassum Family Steven D. Kaszas Douglas Keller-Hobson Charles E. Kennedy
Gary Luftspring Patrick Lumbers Dougal MacDonald Stephen Marshall Scot Martin Douglas McCallum Sean McCowan ’88 Jim McGovern Mark McQueen Bradley and Jacqueline Meiers Pat Meneley Stephen Miao Raymond Mo Amit Monga Joseph Orozco Alfred Page Ken Priestman Andy M. Pringle ’69 Robbie Pryde Steven and Robyn Scott Charlie Sims ’80 Alex Squires ’65 Steven Tennyson David Tompkins George Vesely and Mary Porjes Geoff Wilson ’86 and anonymous donors
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FINANCIAL BENEFITS OF PURCHASING WINE AT A CHARITY EVENT
There are significant cost savings to be realized when purchasing wine at charity versus commercial wine auctions. When purchasing wine at the UCC Fine Wine Auction (a charity wine auction), the purchaser pays only the hammer price. There is no buyer’s premium or additional taxes (HST) charged. When purchasing wine at a commercial auction: The purchaser pays the hammer plus approximately 30% in additional fees, which includes a buyer’s premium of approximately 17% as well as 13% tax (HST) payable on both the hammer price & buyer’s premium.
Approximate Cost Comparison on a $1,000 Wine Purchase UCC FINE WINE AUCTION
Hammer Price:
$1,000
$1,000
Buyer’s Premium: HST on Hammer Price: HST on Buyer’s Premium: Total Cost to Purchaser:
N/A N/A N/A $1,000
$170 $130 $22 $1,322
$ Savings % Difference
$322.00 32.2 %
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Level/Ullage Description andInterpretations Interpretations Level/Ullage Description and BURGUNDY
BORDEAUX
bn. vts. ts. hs. ms.
3 cm 5 cm 7 cm
ls. bs.
Bordeaux Levels
Burgundy Levels
For wines in bottles with defined shoulders including Bordeaux,
For wines in bottles with sloping necks, including Burgundy, German
Port and other wines, the level is measured and catalogued as follows:
and other wines, the level between the cork and wine is measured and catalogued in centimetres.
bn.
- BASE NECK: Perfectly good for any age of wine. Outstandingly good for a wine of 10 years in bottle,
The condition and drinkability of Burgundy is less affected by ullage
or longer.
than its equivalent from Bordeaux. A 5-7-cm. ullage in a 50-year-old
vts.
- VERY TOP SHOULDER
Burgundy can be considered normal, indeed good for age; 3.5-4 cm.
ts.
- TOP SHOULDER: Normal for any Bordeaux 15 years old or
excellent for age; 7cm. rarely a risk.
older. hs.
Example: (u. 3x5cm) means 3 bottles ullaged 5 cm.
- HIGH SHOULDER: Slight natural reduction through the easing of the cork and evaporation through cork and capsule. Usually no problem. Acceptable for any wine over 20 years old.
Bottle Sizes
Exceptional for pre-1950 wines.
hf. bt.
- half bottle = 0.375 litres
bt(s).
- bottle(s) = 0.75 litres
and some risk. Not abnormal for wines 30-40 years of age.
ltr.
- litre
Estimates usually take this into account.
mag.
- magnum = 1.5 litres, or two regular bottles
ms. - MID SHOULDER: Probably some weakening of the cork
ls.
bs. u.
- LOW SHOULDER: Risky and usually only accepted for sale if wine or label exceptionally rare or interesting. Always offered
jero.
- jeroboam (Burgundy, Champagne) = 3 litres
with low estimate.
jero.
- jeroboam (Bordeaux) = 5 litres*
- BOTTOM SHOULDER: Not acceptable for sale unless
imp.
- impĂŠriale (Bordeaux) = 6 litres
a rare sort of bottle. Wine will usually be undrinkable.
meth.
- methuselah (Burgundy, Champagne) = 6 litres
salm.
- salmanazar = 9 litres
- ULLAGE: Level. Example: (u. 2ts) means 2 bottles ullaged to top shoulder.
oc.
d. mag. - double magnum (Bordeaux, Port) = 3 litres
*Up to 1978, jeroboams were generally bottled in 4.5-ltr. bottles.
- ORIGINAL CARTON
owc. - ORIGINAL WOODEN CASE RC
Tasting Note Sources
- RESERVE CHATEAU
WA -- Wine AM AllenAdvocate Meadows
CC - Clive Coates
WS - Wine Spectator
IWC - International Wine Cellar
RP - Robert Parker
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BIDDING PROCEDURE Information for Prospective Bidders If this is your first time attending a wine auction, the procedure is straightforward. After registering, you will be given a numbered paddle. To bid, raise your paddle until the bidding reaches your spending limit. Bids will not be subject to HST. If you have any questions about bidding, please ask a UCC Fine Wine Auction volunteer.
Live Auction Rules: Bidding Procedure 1. The Live Fine Wine Auction will commence at George Weston Hall, Upper Canada College Preparatory School at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. 2. Bidding is per lot and the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer determines the final buyer. 3. Bidding will be in increments determined by the auctioneer (see below for bidding increments) and will be announced during the auction. 4. Absentee bids will be placed in advance of the auction and will be kept strictly confidential until the evening of the auction. The auctioneer may commence bidding at the second highest bid registered in his possession. 5. When bidding, hold the paddle high so spotters can see your number. 6. If you are the successful bidder on a lot, the auctioneer will acknowledge your paddle number.
Bidding Increments* Bidding generally advances in increments of up to 10%, subject to the auctioneer’s discretion. Absentee bids that do not conform to the increments set out below may be lowered to the next bidding interval: $0 to $100 $100 to $200 $200 to $300 $300 to $500 $500 to $1,000 $1,000 to $2,000 $2,000 to $3,000 $3,000 to $5,000 $5,000 to $10,000
by $5 by $10 by $20 by $25 by $50 by $100 by $200 by $250 by $500
*The auctioneer may vary the increments during the course of the auction at his own discretion. 14
FINE WINE AUCTION LOTS
LOT #24 PHOTO: JANE SOUTHEY
AUSTRALIA
Lot #1
MITOLO, SAVITAR 2004 (12) MCLAREN VALE, AUSTRALIA Bordering on perfection is the 2004 Shiraz Savitar. Made from 30- to 50-year-old vines, and aged 18 months in 100% new French hogsheads as well as smaller barriques, it boasts an opaque purple color, and an extraordinary nose of acacia flowers, blueberries, raspberries, and blacker fruits, melted licorice, and graphite. It possesses amazing intensity, great equilibrium, a fabulous, multi-layered mid-palate, and a blockbuster finish. This extraordinary Shiraz should prove to be one of the legends of southern Australia’s great 2004 vintage. Score 98, WA #161 October 2005
12 bottles Appraisal Value $1,300
Lot #2
MITOLO, SAVITAR 2004 (12) MCLAREN VALE, AUSTRALIA
12 bottles Appraisal Value $1,300
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AUSTRALIA Lot #3
MITOLO, SAVITAR 2004 (6) MCLAREN VALE, AUSTRALIA
TWO HANDS, BELLAS GARDEN 2002 (2) BAROSSA, AUSTRALIA
TORBRECK, RUNRIG 2001 (1) BAROSSA, AUSTRALIA Torbreck’s flagship wine, the Run Rig, is made from 40- to 120-year-old Shiraz vines with some co-fermented Viognier (usually around 3%), tips the scales between 14-15% alcohol, and is aged 30 months in French oak. The youngest Run Rig, the 2001, should equal the 1998 as it is almost a clone aromatically, texturally, and flavor-wise, just much younger. This opaque purple-colored beauty should flirt with perfection over the next 10-15 years. Score 99, WA #183, June 2009
9 bottles Appraisal Value $1,500 Lot #4
D’ARENBERG, THE DEAD ARM 2002 (12) MCLAREN VALE, AUSTRALIA
12 bottles Appraisal Value $1,800
Lot #5
D’ARENBERG, THE DEAD ARM 2002 (3) MCLAREN VALE, AUSTRALIA
D’ARENBERG, THE IRONSTONE PRESSING 2002 (3) MCLAREN VALE, AUSTRALIA
WOLF BLASS, BLACK LABEL 1994 (2) SOUTH AUSTRALIA
8 bottles Appraisal Value $1,200
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AUSTRALIA Lot #6
MITOLO, GAM 2004 (12) 375ML MCLAREN VALE, AUSTRALIA Aged 18 months in primarily French oak, the 2004 Shiraz G.A.M. is an exceptional example of a precise yet full-flavored, concentrated Shiraz. Its gorgeous perfume of blueberries, blackberries, camphor, licorice, and pain grille is followed by an inky/blue/purple-colored wine offering superb purity, fullbodied richness, and gorgeous depth as well as texture. This fabulous effort is another example of Ben Glaetzer’s brilliant talents. It should drink well for 15 years. Score 97, WA #161, October 2005
12 bottles Appraisal Value $700 Lot #6a
MITOLO, GAM 2004 (12) 375ML MCLAREN VALE, AUSTRALIA
12 bottles Appraisal Value $700
Lot #6b
MITOLO, GAM 2004 (11) 375ML MCLAREN VALE, AUSTRALIA
11 bottles Appraisal Value $650
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CANADA Lot #7
CAVE SPRING, INDIAN SUMMER LATE HARVEST RIESLING 1999 (1) 375ML NIAGARA, ONTARIO
INNISKILLIN, RIESLING ICEWINE 1997 (4) 375ML NIAGARA, ONTARIO
NORMAN HARDIE, RIESLING 2004 (12) P.E.C., ONTARIO
VINELAND ESTATES, VIDAL ICEWINE 1994 (1) 375ML NIAGARA, ONTARIO
18 bottles Appraisal Value $1,350
FRANCE
Lot #8
ROLLY GASSMANN, GEWURZTRAMINER CUVEE ANNE MARIE 1993 (6) ALSACE, FRANCE
6 bottles Appraisal Value $700
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FRANCE Lot #8a
WOLF BLASS, BLACK LABEL 1998 (1) BAROSSA, AUSTRALIA
CHEVAL BLANC, ST. EMILION 1979 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
TERTRE ROTEBOEUF, ST. EMILION 2000 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
MERRYVALE, “PROFILE” 2004 (1) NAPA, CALIFORNIA
DOMAINE DE LA MOTTE, COTEAUX DU LAYON ROCHEFORT 1989 (2) LOIRE, FRANCE
GUSTOV ADOLF SCHMIDT, NIERSTEINER PFEFFENKAPP ORTEGA BEERENAUSLESE 1983 (1) 375ML RHEINHESSEN, GERMANY
8 bottles Appraisal Value $3,000
Lot #9
ANGELUS, ST. EMILION 1990 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
CALON SEGUR, ST. ESTEPHE 1990 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
CALON SEGUR, ST. ESTEPHE 1985 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
CALON SEGUR, ST. ESTEPHE 1996 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
5 bottles Appraisal Value $2,400
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FRANCE Lot #10
BATAILLEY, PAUILLAC 1989 (9) 4TS, 5BN BORDEAUX, FRANCE
9 bottles Appraisal Value $2,500
Lot #10a
MOUTON-ROTHSCHILD, PAUILLAC 1995 (1) 1500ML BORDEAUX, FRANCE Bottled in June, 1997, this profound Mouton is more accessible than the more muscular 1996. A blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 19% Merlot, it reveals an opaque purple color, and reluctant aromas of cassis, truffles, coffee, licorice, and spice. In the mouth, the wine is “great stuff,” with superb density, a full-bodied personality, rich mid-palate, and a layered, profound finish that lasts for 40+ seconds. There is outstanding purity and high tannin, but my instincts suggest this wine is lower in acidity and slightly fleshier than the brawnier, bigger 1996. Both are great efforts from Mouton-Rothschild. Score 95, WA #115, February 1998
1 bottle Appraisal Value $2,600
Lot #11
BEYCHEVELLE, ST. JULIEN 1975 (8) 375ML, 6VHS, 2HS BORDEAUX, FRANCE
BRANAIRE, DULUC-DUCRU 1990 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
9 bottles Appraisal Value $1,700
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FRANCE Lot #11a
CALON SEGUR, ST. ESTEPHE 1989 (2) 1TS BORDEAUX, FRANCE
CLOS DU MARQUIS, ST. JULIEN 1989 (3) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
5 bottles Appraisal Value $1,200
Lot #12
CANON, ST. EMILION 1947 (2) 375ML, 1BN, 1 VTS BORDEAUX, FRANCE
CHEVAL BLANC, ST. EMILION 2001 (1) 1500ML BORDEAUX, FRANCE
3 bottles Appraisal Value $4,700
Lot #12a
MOUTON-ROTHSCHILD, PAUILLAC 2000 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
LAFITE ROTHSCHILD, PAUILLAC 2000 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
LATOUR, PAUILLAC 2000 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
HAUT BRION, GRAVES 2000 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
MARGAUX, MARGAUX 2000 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
5 bottles Appraisal Value $15,000
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FRANCE Lot #13
CLERC MILON, PAUILLAC 1986 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
CLERC MILON, PAUILLAC 1989 (3) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
COS D’ESTOURNEL, SAINT ESTEPHE 1986 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
COS D’ESTOURNEL, SAINT ESTEPHE 1996 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
6 bottles Appraisal Value $2,000
Lot #14
D’ANGLUDET, MARGAUX 1978 (2) 2VHS BORDEAUX, FRANCE
D’ANGLUDET, MARGAUX 1979 (2) 2BN BORDEAUX, FRANCE
D’ANGLUDET, MARGAUX 1983 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU, ST. JULIEN 1994 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
DURFORT-VIVENS, MARGAUX 1975 (1) VHS BORDEAUX, FRANCE
8 bottles Appraisal Value $1,300 Lot #15
CHATEAU D’YQUEM, “Y” 2000 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
CHATEAU D’YQUEM, LUR SALUCES 1988 (3) 375ML BORDEAUX, FRANCE
5 bottles Appraisal Value $3,100
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FRANCE Lot #16
CHATEAU D’YQUEM, LUR SALUCES 1967 (1) TOP OFF CAPSULE BORDEAUX, FRANCE
1 bottle Appraisal Value $2,000
Lot #17
FAIYAN, CADILLAC 1982 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
GAZIN, POMEROL 1978 (4) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
GAZIN, POMEROL 1997 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
GISCOURS, MARGAUX 1975 (2) 2TS BORDEAUX, FRANCE
GRAUD-LAROSE, ST. JULIEN 1978 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
11 bottles Appraisal Value $2,000 Lot #18
GUIRAUD, 1ER CRU 1959 (1) VTS BORDEAUX, FRANCE
1 bottle Appraisal Value $500
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FRANCE Lot #19
HAUT BRION GRAVES 1988 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
HAUT BRION GRAVES 2001 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
3 bottles Appraisal Value $3,500
Lot #19a
HAUT BRION, GRAVES 1990 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE In terms of the brilliant complexity and nobility of the aromatics, scorched earth, black currants, plums, charcoal, cedar, and spices, the 1990 offers an aromatic explosion that is unparalleled. It is always fascinating to taste this wine next to the 1989, which is a monumental effort, but much more backward and denser, without the aromatic complexity of the 1990. The 1990 put on weight after bottling, and is currently rich, full-bodied, opulent, even flamboyant by Haut Brion’s standards. It is an incredible expression of a noble terroir in a top vintage. While it has been fully mature for a number of years, it does not reveal any bricking at the edge, and I suspect it will stay at this level for another 10-15 years ... but why wait? It is irresistible now. Score 98, WA #183 June 2009
2 bottles Appraisal Value $3,500
Lot #20
HAUT BRION, GRAVES 1989 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
2 bottles Appraisal Value $6,800
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FRANCE Lot #21
HAUT BRION, GRAVES 1989 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
2 bottles Appraisal Value $6,800
Lot #22
LA MISSION HAUT BRION, GRAVES 1990 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE Much like its nearby rival, Haut Brion, the 1990 La Mission has always been relatively evolved, complex, and supple-textured. Even at age 3-4 it performed beautifully. The tannins are sweet, the acidity low, and the high levels of glycerin and concentrated fruit have always been present, and they show no signs of abating. A dark plum/blue/garnet color is followed by a sweet perfume of chocolate, rich, jammy, berry fruit, and hints of smoked herbs as well as meat juices. It remains a full-bodied, opulent, even ostentatious wine that should drink beautifully for two more decades. It really has not changed much over the last 6-7 years. Score 96, WA #183 June 2009
2 bottles Appraisal Value $2,500 Lot #23
LA MISSION HAUT BRION, GRAVES 1994 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
2 bottles Appraisal Value $700
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FRANCE Lot #24
LAFITE ROTHSCHILD, PAUILLAC 1986 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE The 1986 possesses outstanding richness, a deep color, medium body, a graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length. The penetrating fragrance of cedar, chestnuts, minerals, and rich fruit is a hallmark of this wine. Powerful, dense, rich, and tannic, as well as medium to full-bodied, with awesome extraction of fruit, this Lafite has immense potential. Score 100, Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition Jan 1998
2 bottles Appraisal Value $8,000
Lot #25
LAFITE ROTHSCHILD, PAUILLAC 1989 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
1 bottle Appraisal Value $2,500
Lot #26
LAFITE ROTHSCHILD, PAUILLAC 1989 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
1 bottle Appraisal Value $2,500
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FRANCE Lot #27
LAFITE ROTHSCHILD, PAUILLAC 1989 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
1 bottle Appraisal Value $2,500
Lot #28
LAFITE ROTHSCHILD, PAUILLAC 1993 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
2 bottles Appraisal Value $4,300
Lot #29
LAFITE ROTHSCHILD, PAUILLAC 1999 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
2 bottles Appraisal Value $5,000
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FRANCE Lot #30
LAFITE ROTHSCHILD, PAUILLAC 2001 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
2 bottles Appraisal Value $4,600
Lot #31
LAFITE ROTHSCHILD, PAUILLAC 2001 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
2 bottles Appraisal Value $4,600
Lot #32
LAFITE ROTHSCHILD, PAUILLAC 2001 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
2 bottles Appraisal Value $4,600
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FRANCE Lot #33
LAFITE ROTHSCHILD, PAUILLAC 2001 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
LAFITE ROTHSCHILD, PAUILLAC 2004 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
2 bottles Appraisal Value $5,000
Lot #34
LAGRANGE, ST. JULIEN 1990 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
LATOUR À POMEROL, POMEROL 1978 (2) 1TS, 1HS BORDEAUX, FRANCE
3 bottles Appraisal Value $700
Lot #34a
LATOUR, PAUILLAC 1988 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
2 bottles Appraisal Value $2,800
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FRANCE Lot #35
LEOVILLE, LAS CASES 1966 (1) TS BORDEAUX, FRANCE
LEOVILLE, LAS CASES 1989 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
LEOVILLE, MARQUIS DE LAS CASES 1996 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
5 bottles Appraisal Value $3,300
Lot #36
MARGAUX, MARGAUX 1982 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE Consistently scoring between 98-100, the superb 1982 Margaux may be slightly bigger, bolder, and more masculine than vintages produced over the last 15-20 years. Its dark plum/purple color is followed by notes of melted tar intermixed with sweet cassis and floral underpinnings. Very full-bodied and dense for a Chateau Margaux, with a slight rusticity to the tannins, it boasts blockbuster power, richness, and impressive aromatics. It appears set for another 30-40 years of life. Score 98, WA #183 June 2009
MARGAUX, MARGAUX 1986 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE A magnificent example of Chateau Margaux and one of the most tannic, backward Margauxs of the last 50 years, the 1986 continues to evolve at a glacial pace. The color is still a dense ruby/purple with just a hint of lightening at the rim. With several hours of aeration, the aromatics become striking, with notes of smoke, toast, creme de cassis, mineral, and white flowers. Very full-bodied, with high but sweet tannin, great purity, and a very masculine, full-bodied style, this wine should prove nearly immortal in terms of its aging potential. It is beginning to budge from its infantile stage and approach adolescence. Score 98, Bordeaux Book 4th edition 2003.
MARGAUX, MARGAUX 1998 (1) 1500ML BORDEAUX, FRANCE
4 bottles Appraisal Value $8,800
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FRANCE Lot #36a
MARGAUX, MARGAUX 1988 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
2 bottles Appraisal Value $1,300
Lot #37
MONTROSE, ST.ESTEPHE 1990 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
MONTROSE, ST.ESTEPHE 1994 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
MONTROSE, ST.ESTEPHE 1997 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
MONTROSE, ST.ESTEPHE 2005 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
5 bottles Appraisal Value $2,500 Lot #38
MOUTON ROTHSCHILD, PAUILLAC 1966 (1) 1TS BORDEAUX, FRANCE
MOUTON ROTHSCHILD, PAUILLAC 1970 (2) 2TS BORDEAUX, FRANCE
3 bottles Appraisal Value $3,500
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FRANCE Lot #39
MOUTON ROTHSCHILD, PAUILLAC 1986 (2) 1TS BORDEAUX, FRANCE Deep garnet-black colour. An incredible array of aromas on the nose: blackberry, black cherry, tobacco, espresso, leather, black olive and loam. The palate is absolutely seamless from first impression to finish, effortlessly building layers of complexity in the mouth and leading to a very long, earth and spice finish. I can’t see how this could possibly be improved so have no alternative but concede perfection. Score 100, Lisa Perrotti-Brown on eRobertParker, June 2009
2 bottles Appraisal Value $5,000
Lot #40
MOUTON ROTHSCHILD, PAUILLAC 1986 (1) 1TS BORDEAUX, FRANCE
MOUTON ROTHSCHILD, PAUILLAC 1987 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
2 bottles Appraisal Value $3,400
Lot #41
PALMER, MARGAUX 1986 (6) 2BN BORDEAUX, FRANCE
6 bottles Appraisal Value $3,100
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FRANCE Lot #42
PALMER, MARGAUX 1989 (4) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
4 bottles Appraisal Value $3,600
Lot #43
PAVIE, ST.EMILION 1978 (4) 4BN BORDEAUX, FRANCE
4 bottles Appraisal Value $800
Lot #44
PETRUS, POMEROL 1981 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
1 bottle Appraisal Value $3,000
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FRANCE Lot #45
PETRUS, POMEROL 1983 (1) 1BN BORDEAUX, FRANCE
1 bottle Appraisal Value $3,000
Lot #46
PICHON-LONGUEVILLE, BARON 1989 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
PICHON-LONGUEVILLE, BARON 1996 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
PICHON-LONGUEVILLE, BARON 2006 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
3 bottles Appraisal Value $1,400
Lot #47
PICHON-LONGUEVILLE, COMTESSE DE LALANDE 1989 (2) 1TS BORDEAUX, FRANCE
PICHON-LONGUEVILLE, BARON 1989 (4) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
6 bottles Appraisal Value $2,400
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FRANCE Lot #48
PIPEAU, ST. EMILION 2000 (2) 1500ML BORDEAUX, FRANCE
2 bottles Appraisal Value $250
Lot #49
PONTET CANET, PAUILLAC 2005 (2) 1500ML BORDEAUX, FRANCE
2 bottles Appraisal Value $1,400
Lot #50
PRIEURE LACHINE, MARGAUX 1978 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
RAUSAN-SEGLA, MARGAUX 1978 (2) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
RIEUSSEC, SAUTERNES 1986 (4) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
ROC DE CALON, ST. EMILION 1975 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
TROTANOY, POMEROL 1996 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
9 bottles Appraisal Value $2,000 36
FRANCE Lot #50a
TERTRE ROTEBOEUF, ST. EMILION 2000 (6) OWC BORDEAUX, FRANCE My all-time favorite vintage of Tertre-Roteboeuf, the 2000 should age much more consistently than the rather irregular 1990 or the top-notch 1989. The 2005 should give it a run for its money down the road, but at present, this wine is performing fabulously well. It boasts a dense ruby/purple color along with notes of kirsch liqueur and licorice. This St.-Emilion could pass for a great Chateauneuf du Pape or top-notch Musigny, although it has more power and depth than a burgundy, and none of the peppery/garrigue characteristics of a Rhone. Nevertheless, there is a sweet character from the high glycerin level as I suspect the alcohol content exceeds 14%. Velvety textured and fullbodied, but surprisingly youthful, this stunningly rich wine can be drunk now, but promises to last another two decades. Score 98, WA #198, June 2010
6 bottles Appraisal Value $3,900
Lot #51
ALEX GAMBAL, MEURSAULT LES GENEVRIERES 2009 (1) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
BONNEAU DU MARTRAY, CORTON CHARLEMAGNE 2002(1) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
BOUCHARD, ECHEZEAUX 1999 (1) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
BOUCHARD, NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES ‘LES CAILLES’ 2003 (1) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
BOUCHARD, VOSNE-ROMANEE ‘LES SUCHOTS’ 2004 (1) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
5 bottles Appraisal Value $1,600
Lot #52
BACHELET, CHARMES CHAMBERTIN 2000 (3) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
3 bottles Appraisal Value $1,000
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FRANCE Lot #53
BONNEAU DU MARTRAY, CORTON CHARLEMAGNE 1999 (4) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
BONNEAU DU MARTRAY, CORTON CHARLEMAGNE 2000 (6) OWC BURGUNDY, FRANCE
10 bottles Appraisal Value $2,900
Lot #54
DOMAINE DE LA VOUGERAIE, COTE DE BEAUNE LES PIERRES BLANCHES 2002 (3) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
DOMAINE DE LA VOUGERAIE, VOUGEOT CLOS DU PRIEURE 1999 (3) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
6 bottles Appraisal Value $800
Lot #55
DOMINIQUE LAURENT, NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES, LA RICHEMONE 1996 (6) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
6 bottles Appraisal Value $1,100
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FRANCE Lot #56
E. SAUZET, BATARD MONTRACHET 2002 (2) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
LEFLAIVE, CHEVALIER MONTRACHET 1999 (1) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
LES HERTIERS DU COMTES LAFON, MACON-MILLYLAMARTINE 2001 (6) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
9 bottles Appraisal Value $2,400
Lot #57
GASTON & PIERRE RAVAUT, LADOIX LE BOIS ROUSSOT 2001 (1) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
MICHEL COUVREUR, MONTHELIE LES HAUTS BRUNS 1985 (8) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
PRINCE DE MERODE, ALOXE-CORTON 1962 (1) 5CM BURGUNDY, FRANCE
10 bottles Appraisal Value $1,400
Lot #58
HOSPICES DE BEAUNE, CORTON CUVEE DOCTEUR PESTE 1972 (2) 2 STAINED, 1 3CM BURGUNDY, FRANCE
PIERRE PONELLE, GEVREY CHAMBERTIN PETITE CHAPELLE 1964 (2) 2 3CM BURGUNDY, FRANCE
4 bottles Appraisal Value $1,300
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FRANCE Lot #59
LOUIS JADOT, BEAUNE AVAUX 2005 (6) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
LOUIS JADOT, SAVIGNY-LES-BEAUNE CLOS DES GUETTES 2005 (6) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
12 bottles Appraisal Value $1,300
Lot #60
LOUIS JADOT, CHABLIS GRENOUILLES 1996 (3) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
LOUIS JADOT, MEURSAULT GENEVRIERES 1998 (4) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
LOUIS JADOT, CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET LES CAILLERETS 1996 (2) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
9 bottles Appraisal Value $1,400
Lot #61
REMOISSENET, CORTON CHARLEMAGNE DIAMOND JUBILEE 2000 (2) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
VINCENT GIRARDIN, CHEVELIER MONTRACHET 2002 (1) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
VINCENT GIRARDIN, PULIGNY MONTRACHET LES PUCELLES 2002 (1) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
4 bottles Appraisal Value $1,200
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FRANCE Lot #62
VINCENT GIRADIN, BATARD MONTRACHET 2002 (8) BURGUNDY, FRANCE
8 bottles Appraisal Value $3,100
Lot #63
MOET & CHANDON, DOM PERIGNON 2002 (1) CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE
VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN, VINTAGE RESERVE 1988 (1) 1500ML CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE
2 bottles Appraisal Value $800
Lot #64
PETRUS, POMEROL 1978 BN BORDEAUX, FRANCE
1 bottle Appraisal Value $2,200
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FRANCE Lot #65
CLOS ST. MAGDELEINE, CASSIS 1997 (11) PROVENCE, FRANCE
11 bottles Appraisal Value $650
Lot #66
BEAUCASTEL, CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE 1997 (1) 1500ML RHONE, FRANCE
CHATEAU DE BEAUCASTEL, CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE 1998 (2) RHONE, FRANCE
3 bottles Appraisal Value $750
Lot #67
BEAUCASTEL, CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE 1998 (6) RHONE, FRANCE
6 bottles Appraisal Value $1,200
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FRANCE Lot #68
CHATEAU DE BEAUCASTEL, CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE 1990 (3) RHONE, FRANCE Two great back-to-back vintages are the 1990 and 1989. The more developed 1990 boasts an incredible perfume of hickory wood, coffee, smoked meat, Asian spices, black cherries, and blackberries. Lush, opulent, and full-bodied, it is a fully mature, profound Beaucastel that will last another 15-20 years. Score 96, Robert Parker 2003.
3 bottles Appraisal Value $1,300
Lot #69
CHATEAU FORTIA, CUVEE DU BARON CDP 2001 (12) RHONE, FRANCE
12 bottles Appraisal Value $1,500
Lot #70
CHATEAU FORTIA, CUVEE DU BARON CDP 2003 (12) RHONE, FRANCE
12 bottles Appraisal Value $1,300
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FRANCE Lot #71
CHATEAU FORTIA, CUVEE DU BARON CDP 2003 (12) RHONE, FRANCE
12 bottles Appraisal Value $1,300
Lot #72
E. GUIGAL, COTE ROTIE LA MOULINE 1998 (2) RHONE, FRANCE
E. GUIGAL, COTE ROTIE LA TURQUE 1998 (1) RHONE, FRANCE The 1998 Cote Rotie La Turque may end up being a perfect wine. Its smoky black fruits intermixed with licorice, roasted meats, cassis, and flowers create an explosive, exotic perfume. The wine reveals considerable tannin, immense structure, and potentially legendary depth as well as intensity. Score 98, WA #140, April 2002
3 bottles Appraisal Value $3,900
Lot #73
JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE, HERMITAGE BLANC 1999 (2) RHONE, FRANCE
JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE, HERMITAGE BLANC 2002 (2) RHONE, FRANCE
JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE, HERMITAGE BLANC 2003 (2) RHONE, FRANCE
6 bottles Appraisal Value $2,400
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FRANCE Lot #74
PAUL JABOULET ALINE, COTE ROTIE ‘LES JUMELLES’ 1985 (2) RHONE, FRANCE
PAUL JABOULET ALINE, HERMITAGE ‘LA CHAPELLE’ 1985 (2) RHONE, FRANCE
PAUL JABOULET ALINE, HERMITAGE ‘LA CHAPELLE’ 1995 (2) RHONE, FRANCE
PAUL JABOULET ALINE, MUSCAT DE BEAUMES-DE-VENISE 1998 (1) RHONE, FRANCE
7 bottles Appraisal Value $1,600
Lot #75
MONTUS, MADIRAN 1998 (12) SOUTHWEST, FRANCE
12 bottles Appraisal Value $1,400
Lot #76
MONTUS, MADIRAN 1998 (12) SOUTHWEST, FRANCE
12 bottles Appraisal Value $1,400
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FRANCE Lot #76a
ST. GEORGES, PETRUS DESBOIS 2000 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
ST. GEORGES, PETRUS DESBOIS 2003 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
ST. GEORGES, PETRUS DESBOIS 2006 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
LUCIEN BARROT, CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE 2001 (2) RHONE, FRANCE
LAFITE ROTHSCHILD, PAUILLAC 1966 (1) VTS BORDEAUX, FRANCE
PAUL BOUCHARD, GEVREY CHAMBERTIN 1966 (1) 5CM BURGUNDY, FRANCE
LYNCH BAGES, PAUILLAC 1998 (1) BORDEAUX, FRANCE
8 bottles Appraisal Value $2,700
LEBANON Lot #77
MUSAR, 1981 (1) HS BEKAA VALLEY, LEBANON
MUSAR, 1987 (1) BEKAA VALLEY, LEBANON
MUSAR, 1988 (1) BEKAA VALLEY, LEBANON
3 bottles Appraisal Value $1,000
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ITALY Lot #78
GAJA, CONTEISA 1999 (3) PIEDMONTE, ITALY
3 bottles Appraisal Value $1,100
Lot #79
ALTESINO, MONTESOLI BDM 2001 (2) TUSCANY, ITALY
ANTINORI, SOLAIA 1997 (1) TUSCANY, ITALY The 1997 Solaia is awesome. Sweet, open aromatics lead to a rich, full-bodied expression of dark cherries, plums, menthol and spices. This sensual, full-bodied wine remains youthful and full of life. The 1997 is a great Solaia. Score 96, WA #127, February 2000.
FONTODI, FLACCIANELLO DELLA PIEVE 2008 (1) TUSCANY, ITALY
4 bottles Appraisal Value $1,700
Lot #80
D’ALESSANDRO, IL BOSCO 1999 (12) TUSCANY, ITALY
12 bottles Appraisal Value $1,400
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ITALY Lot #81
D’ALESSANDRO, IL BOSCO 1999 (12) TUSCANY, ITALY
12 bottles Appraisal Value $1,400
Lot #82
LE MACCHIOLE, MESSORIO 2005 (4) TUSCANY, ITALY
4 bottles Appraisal Value $2,900
Lot #83
MACULAN, ACININOBILI 1999 (3) 375ML TUSCANY, ITALY
3 bottles Appraisal Value $600
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ITALY Lot #84
QUINTARELLI, AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE 1995 (3) 1500ML VENETO, ITALY
3 bottles Appraisal Value $5,000
Lot #85
QUINTARELLI, AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE 1995 (2) 1500ML VENETO, ITALY
2 bottles Appraisal Value $3,300
Lot #86
TENUTA SAN GUIDO, SASSICAIA 1986 (2) TUSCANY, ITALY
2 bottles Appraisal Value $1,200
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PORTUGAL Lot #87
GRAHAMS, VINTAGE 2000 (1) OPORTO, PORTUGAL
OFFLEY, BOA VISTA 1982 (1) OPORTO, PORTUGAL
QUINTA DO NOVAL, VINTAGE 1980 (1) OPORTO, PORTUGAL
TAYLOR FLADGATE, VINTAGE 1977 (1) 1500ML OPORTO, PORTUGAL
4 bottles Appraisal Value $1,500 Lot #88
FONSECA, VINTAGE 1975 (2) OPORTO, PORTUGAL
GRAHAMS, VINTAGE 1975 (5) OPORTO, PORTUGAL
7 bottles Appraisal Value $1,200
Lot #89
TAYLOR FLADGATE, VINTAGE 1994 (4) OPORTO, PORTUGAL When tasting young vintage ports, Taylor is always the most backward. Yet potentially, it has the capability to be the most majestic. This classically made, opaque purple-colored wine is crammed with black fruits (blueberries and cassis). It reveals high tannin and a reserved style, but it is enormously constituted with massive body, a formidable mid-palate, and exceptional length. It is a young, rich, powerful Taylor that will require 10-15 years of aging. Compared to the more flashy, forward style of the 1992, the 1994 has more in common with such vintages as 1977 and 1970 Score 97, WA #107, October 1996.
4 bottles Appraisal Value $1,700
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PORTUGAL Lot #89a
DOWS, VINTAGE 1994 (6) OPORTO, PORTUGAL
6 bottles Appraisal Value $1,600
SCOTLAND Lot #90
TAMNAVULIN, 27 YEAR OLD (1) SPEYSIDE, SCOTLAND
1 bottle Appraisal Value $375
USA Lot #91
BARNETT VINEYARDS, RATTLESNAKE HILL CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2000 (8) NAPA, CALIFORNIA
8 bottles Appraisal Value $1,600
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USA Lot #92
BARNETT VINEYARDS, RATTLESNAKE HILL CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2000 (7) NAPA, CALIFORNIA
7 bottles Appraisal Value $1,400
Lot #93
CAYMUS, NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1988 (1) NAPA, CALIFORNIA
CAYMUS, ‘SPECIAL SELECTION’ CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2004 (1) NAPA, CALIFORNIA
2 bottles Appraisal Value $500
Lot #94
ARAUJO ESTATE, EISELE VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2002 (6) NAPA, CALIFORNIA
6 bottles Appraisal Value $3,900
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USA Lot #94a
ARAUJO ESTATE, EISELE VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2002 (6) NAPA, CALIFORNIA
6 bottles Appraisal Value $3,900
Lot #95
CAYMUS, ‘SPECIAL SELECTION’ CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2001 (6) OWC NAPA, CALIFORNIA
6 bottles Appraisal Value $2,500
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USA Lot #96
CHATEAU ST. JEAN, JOHANNISBERG RIESLING LATE HARVEST 1989 (1) 375ML NAPA, CALIFORNIA
JOSEPH PHELPS, INSIGNIA 2001 (1) 1500ML NAPA, CALIFORNIA The sensational, prodigious2001 Insignia Proprietary Red Wine (89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec) has never performed better. Still extremely youthful with a dense purple color as well as a beautiful bouquet of cedar, charcoal, incense, creme de cassis and black cherry jam, fabulous intensity, a multidimensional mouthfeel and a skyscraper-like texture, it is a Napa classic that is stillvery youthful and belies its age of ten years. It should age impeccably for 35 or more years. Score 99, WA #195, June 2011.
JOSEPH PHELPS, CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2004 (1) 1500ML NAPA, CALIFORNIA
KISTLER, LES NOISETIERS, CHARDONNAY 2008 (3) SONOMA, CALIFORNIA
MONTELENA, NAPA VALLEY 1985 (1) NAPA, CALIFORNIA
ROBERT MONDAVI, RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1987 (1) NAPA, CALIFORNIA
SILVER OAK, NAPA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1989 (1) NAPA, CALIFORNIA
9 bottles Appraisal Value $2,600
Lot #97
DOMINUS, NAPANOOK VINEYARD 1994 (1) 1500ML NAPA, CALIFORNIA
DUCKHORN, ESTATE MERLOT 1997 (1) 1500ML NAPA, CALIFORNIA
DUCKHORN, THREE PALMS VINEYARD MERLOT 1990 (1) BN NAPA, CALIFORNIA
3 bottles Appraisal Value $1,700
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USA Lot #98
HARLAN ESTATE, 1993 (1) NAPA, CALIFORNIA
HEITZ CELLARS, CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2001 (2) NAPA, CALIFORNIA
3 bottles Appraisal Value $1,500
Lot #99
HUNDRED ACRE, ‘KAYLI MORGAN VINEYARD’ CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2003 (6) OWC NAPA, CALIFORNIA,
6 bottles Appraisal Value $3,900
Lot #100
OPUS ONE, MONDAVI ROTHSCHILD 1987 (1) NAPA, CALIFORNIA
OPUS ONE, MONDAVI ROTHSCHILD 2001 (1) NAPA, CALIFORNIA
OPUS ONE, MONDAVI ROTHSCHILD 2004 (1) 1500ML NAPA, CALIFORNIA
3 bottles Appraisal Value $2,000
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USA Lot #101
PAHLMEYER, 2006 (6) NAPA, CALIFORNIA There are 7,000 cases of the prodigious 2006 Proprietary Red Wine (a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec). Most of the fruit comes from the Stagecoach Vineyard and the Waters Ranch. Sweet, smoky, meaty aromas interwoven with melted asphalt, camphor, blackberry, cassis, and charcoal scents emerge from the complex aromatics. In the mouth, the wine is full-bodied, displaying sweet tannin, a concentrated mouthfeel, and a long, heady finish with substantial fruit, glycerin, and extract. It should drink beautifully for 20+ years. Score 98, WA #180, December 2008
6 bottles Appraisal Value $1,500
Lot #102
SMALL VINES, ‘MK VINEYARD’ PINOT NOIR 2008 (4) SONOMA COAST, CALIFORNIA
4 bottles Appraisal Value $400
Lot #103
CAYMUS, ‘SPECIAL SELECTION’ 2001 CABERNET SAUVIGNON (6) OWC NAPA, CALIFORNIA
6 bottles Appraisal Value $2,500
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USA Lot #104
OPUS ONE, MONDAVI ROTHSCHILD 1995 (6) OWC NAPA, CALIFORNIA
6 bottles Appraisal Value $3,500
Lot #105
SHAFER, HILLSIDE SELECT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005 (6) OWC NAPA, CALIFORNIA
6 bottles Appraisal Value $3,400
Lot #106
JOSEPH PHELPS, INSIGNIA 2003 (12) NAPA, CALIFORNIA
12 bottles Appraisal Value $4,300
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USA Lot #107
HARLAN ESTATE, 1996 (1) OWC 1500ML NAPA, CALIFORNIA
1 bottle Appraisal Value $2,600
Lot #108
SCREAMING EAGLE, 2001 (1) NAPA, CALIFORNIA The last time I had this wine, it seemed much more developed, youthful and approachable. This particular bottle, which was pulled from my cellar, was super-powerful, dense and concentrated, as well as structured and backward. Aeration helped somewhat, but this looks like a very long-lived wine, and my initial suggestion of an anticipated maturity date (2010-2025) should be changed to 2015-2035. Only 450 cases were made of this blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc from former proprietor Jean Phillips’ vineyards just south of the Oakville crossroads. The spectacular dense blue/purple color remains opaque. The wine displays the hallmark creme de cassis, floral and licorice notes that are so pure, vivid and intense, and which have always been part of this vineyard’s classic trademark. With great purity, a full-bodied mouthfeel and even more thickness, power and density than I remember, this wine has put on weight, developed more structure, and looks like a candidate for 30 more years of aging potential. This is a brilliant wine, much in keeping with the legendary status of this producer. Score 99, WA #195, June 2011
1 bottle Appraisal Value $4,600
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“WINE EXPERIENCE” LOTS Lot #109
NORMAN HARDIE WINERY & VINEYARD TOUR WITH LUNCH Come join Norman Hardie ’85 in Prince Edward County, Ont. for a private vineyard tour, barrel tasting and lunch for eight cooked by Norman. Prince Edward County is home to the newest wine region in Canada. After working as a winemaker all over the world, Norman decided to make this magical part of Canada his home. It’s where he grows and crafts Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays which have been highly acclaimed by some of the world’s top wine experts and writers.
DONATED BY: NORMAN HARDIE WINERY VALUE: $PRICELESS MINIMUM BID: $1,000
Lot #110
UNIQUE WINE COUNTRY EXPERIENCE IN BEAUTIFUL NAPA VALLEY The experience begins with business class airfare for two from Toronto to San Francisco, where you’ll be whisked from the airport to Napa Valley by limousine. Your home for three nights will be the beautiful Meadowood Resort, located in the heart of Napa Valley. You’ll have a dinner reservation at French Laundry, rumoured to be the toughest restaurant in America to get into (cost of dinner isn’t included), on one evening. You’ll also have a private tour at three boutique Napa wineries, including the Napa Valley Reserve private wine club. This is a fabulous and unique experience for any wine lover.
DONATED BY: ROB PRYDE AND PAT MENELEY VALUE: $15,000 MINIMUM BID: $5,000
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LOT #47
PHOTO: JANE SOUTHEY
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WITH THANKS A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND ENTHUSIASM BELIEVE IN BLUE CO-CHAIRS MICHELLE AND PATRICK MENELEY BELIEVE IN BLUE FINE WINE AUCTION CO-CHAIRS FRANCES AND EDWARD LEE BELIEVE IN BLUE FINE WINE AUCTION COMMITTEE TREASURER: TREASURER: SECRETARY/VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: SECRETARY/VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: COMMUNICATIONS: COMMUNICATIONS: EVENT PRODUCTION/ SILENT AUCTION: EVENT PRODUCTION/ SILENT AUCTION: DECOR: DECOR: MARKETING, CATALOGUE: MARKETING, CATALOGUE:
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FINE WINE ACQUISITION COMMITTEE CHAIR - PATRICK MENELEY ANDY PRINGLE FRED BRUUN DAVID BEAUROY
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MICHAEL MACMILLAN ANDREW BARNICKE LESLIE GIRODAY
CREATIVE BETHANY HARPER WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHER JANE SOUTHEY UPPER CANADA COLLEGE ADVANCEMENT OFFICE JANICE BISHOP, CRISTINA CORAGGIO, JODY JACOBSON, MARIA KARAKOULAS, SAMANTHA KERBEL, SANDI LAINE, STEVE MCLEAN, VICTORIA PULLEN FINANCE CYNTHIA CAMPBELL , PATTI MACNICOL, ANGIE SCISCI FWA TREASURY DOUG KELLER-HOBSON, CARM ROMEO CATALOGUE PRODUCTION JIMMY MACHADO, UCC PRESS 71
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THANKS FOR BELIEVING IN BLUE The April 18 Fine Wine Auction and May 12 Believe in Blue Gala will support UCC’s unprecedented campaign to position the school as a global leader in the education of boys. The money raised will support these priorities: t 6QHSBEJOH UIF 6QQFS 4DIPPM science wing t *ODSFBTJOH OFFET CBTFE scholarships t &OIBODJOH CPBSEJOH GBDJMJUJFT Please visit ucc.on.ca/galaauction, where you’ll find dozens of fabulous items that will be up for bids.