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Rare Finds from the Private Cellar
Rare Finds from the Private Cellar
Glaetzer 2017 Amon-Ra Shiraz
Black plum and dark fruit fill the glass, lifted by fragrant spice. This old-vine Barossa Shiraz is generous and full-bodied, with supple tannins keeping the rich fruit in balance. Dried spice runs through the palate. Sourced from Ebenezer in the northern Barossa Valley, Amon-Ra has plenty of depth without losing its restraint.
Domini Veneti 2017 La Casetta Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore
Ripe hedgerow fruit meets a smoky, earthy edge in this Corvina-led Ripasso. Nutty, savoury flavours give it the depth to sit comfortably beside rich food, with defined tannins holding the fruit in place. From Valpolicella in Veneto, the 2017 La Casetta is a fine partner for braised beef, game or well-aged cheese.
Fontodi 2017 Flaccianello della Pieve
Dark cherry and plum lead, followed by violet, liquorice and a touch of clove. This all-Sangiovese Tuscan red fills the palate without losing its shape, with fine tannins supporting the generous fruit. Cranberry and blueberry carry into the lingering finish. The 2017 is a broad, richly textured expression of Flaccianello della Pieve.
Domaine de Cristia 2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes
Ripe cherry and blackberry fruit give this old-vine Grenache a rich, generous centre. Roasted notes and liquorice add a savoury edge, while the palate is concentrated and full-bodied, with layer upon layer of dark fruit. There is plenty of power here, but the texture stays rounded and the finish carries the fruit and spice with persistence.
Château Pontet-Canet 1995 Pauillac Magnum
Cassis and black cherry mingle with truffle, coffee and dried herbs. Medium in weight, the palate has a firm grip rather than heavy richness, with dark fruit carried along a long, savoury finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc make up this Pauillac, presented here in a magnum for a larger gathering.
La Clarté de Haut-Brion 2016 Pessac-Léognan Blanc
White flowers, lemon and a hint of spice introduce this expressive white Bordeaux. The palate opens smoothly, then grows richer and more generous as the fruit unfolds. Sémillon leads the blend with Sauvignon Blanc, giving the wine a rounded feel balanced by lively freshness. A long, lightly peppery finish keeps the flavours in focus.
Château Duhart-Milon 2001 Pauillac
Ripe dark fruit meets a fine thread of spice in this Cabernet-led Pauillac. The palate has a clear, firm shape, with elegant tannins carrying the fruit through a long finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot give it a recognizably Médoc profile, combining depth of flavour with the restrained structure of this fourth-growth estate.
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2008 Saint-Julien
Blackcurrant and dark berry aromas open with flowers, leafy notes and a touch of spice. The fruit is concentrated yet fresh, carried by a firm Cabernet Sauvignon backbone. Merlot completes this two-grape blend, while the palate keeps its precision and grip through a long, focused finish. A structured expression of Saint-Julien with substance and balance.
Domaine de Chevalier 2013 Blanc
Bright citrus and white peach aromas mingle with fresh tropical fruit and a mineral edge. Rich and concentrated, this white Bordeaux balances its depth with lively acidity and remarkable tension, bringing vivid flavours and freshness to a precise, expressive palate.
Penfolds 2004 Grange Bin 95 (Label Marked)
Blackberry and plum mingle with chocolate, liquorice and black tea, lifted by malt and spice. Concentrated fruit fills a tightly defined palate, with sandy tannins and integrated oak providing structure. The long finish combines Grange’s power with polish and a sense of balance.
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Penfolds 2002 Grange Bin 95 (Label Marked)
Dark berries meet chocolate, coffee and liquorice, with anise and black olive adding savoury detail. The expansive, balanced palate remains finely shaped, combining ripe tannins with integrated American oak. Shiraz leads the blend, carrying its layered fruit through a long and balanced finish.
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Château Mouton Rothschild 2004 Magnum (Damaged Label)
Black cherry, candied quince and liquorice mingle with subtle smoke. The palate opens richly, with refined tannins framing mocha and toasted oak. Freshness runs through the concentrated fruit and a closely woven finish, giving this Pauillac both depth and an elegant sense of structure.
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Opus One 2017
Cassis and black cherry mingle with rose stems, forest floor and a touch of cocoa. The palate is rounded and silky, with fine, plush tannins and balancing acidity. Cabernet Sauvignon leads this blend, whose rich dark fruit carries into a long, supple finish.
Mitolo 2006 Savitar Shiraz Magnum
Mulberry and cassis mingle with pepper, liquorice and vanilla oak. This rich, full-bodied Shiraz layers blueberry and chocolate over smoky, earthy fruit. Soft tannins and a crisp edge of acidity shape its richness, leading to a long, powerful finish with depth and spice.
Pax 2006 Cuvée Christine Syrah North Coast
Raspberry and cherry aromas mingle with lively baking spice. This Syrah has a graceful, silky palate, combining bright red fruit with supple tannins and a juicy lift. Gentle grip gives shape to the finish, which lingers with freshness, spice and quietly persistent fruit.
Pax 2005 Cuvée Christine Syrah Sonoma County
Blackberry fruit meets olive, pepper and espresso, with a floral lift and hints of baking spice. The palate is generous and full, yet velvety, with fine tannins shaping the ripe fruit. Cherry and berry flavours linger with a fresh mineral note on the finish.
Mas Doix 2005 Costers de Vinyes Velles Priorat
Black cherry, blueberry and cassis meet fragrant spice, espresso and a mineral note. The palate is concentrated and firmly structured, with dark berry fruit balanced by a juicy lift. Hints of smoky toast and mountain herbs add complexity to the powerful, lingering finish.
Joseph Phelps 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Black cherry and blackcurrant aromas mingle with herbs and mocha. Concentrated dark fruit fills the palate, with coffee and bitter chocolate adding a savoury oak accent. Freshness gives definition to the rich flavours, which carry through a long finish with layers of detail.
E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) 2008 Via Nuova Barolo
Red cherry and berry flavours are lifted by flowers, mint and spice. This Nebbiolo has a generous, rounded palate, with oak and structure woven into the fruit. A bright mineral note adds definition, carrying the wine’s focused energy through a long, polished and fragrant finish.
Château Peyraud 2005 Premières Côtes de Blaye
Ripe fruit and an aromatic lift give this Merlot-led Bordeaux a generous, welcoming character. The palate is soft and gently textured, with freshness keeping the fruit lively. Cabernet Sauvignon adds shape, while the absence of oak lets the bright, pure fruit remain at the centre.
Château Pey La Tour 2010 Bordeaux
Red fruit aromas carry a gentle peppery note into a supple, harmonious palate. Merlot gives the wine its rounded shape, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc adding definition. Freshness balances the fruit, while the finish lingers with a quietly spicy, fruit-led character and easy flow.
Château Léoville Poyferré 1966 Saint-Julien
Blackcurrant fruit is framed by a restrained bouquet of cedar and spice. This medium-bodied Saint-Julien has a composed, understated character, with savoury aromatic detail alongside the fruit. A crisp, clean finish brings definition to the palate and keeps the wine’s classic Bordeaux profile in focus.
Château La Nerthe 2003 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Blackberry and cassis mingle with fragrant spice and a hint of lavender. The palate is rounded and velvety, with soft tannins framing generous berry flavours. Touches of mocha and chocolate add depth, while a lingering cassis note carries the warm, richly textured finish.
Christian Moueix 2009 Merlot Bordeaux
Generous fruit and a supple texture give this Merlot a welcoming character. The palate is juicy and smooth, with freshness keeping the fruit lively and clearly defined. Soft, rounded flavours flow easily through the mouth, balancing the wine’s generous side with a fresh, fruit-led finish.
Christian Moueix 2005 Merlot Bordeaux
Redcurrant fruit meets a touch of pepper and toast in this structured Bordeaux. Merlot brings a juicy centre, while dry tannins give the palate a firm outline. Fresh acidity keeps the fruit defined, with the spicy, toasty notes adding a savoury edge through the finish.
Chartron La Fleur 2009 Bordeaux
Fresh fruit aromas lead into a rounded, velvety palate. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon give this red Bordeaux a smooth texture, with supple tannins balanced by a lively line of acidity. Its gently structured style keeps the fruit at the centre, with a pleasant, easy-going character.
Calvet Réserve 2010 Bordeaux
Ripe berry fruit gives this Bordeaux a generous, rounded character. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon combine a full, fruit-led palate with a firmer, drier core. A smoky note emerges on the finish, adding a savoury edge to the wine’s ripe flavours and supple shape.
Château Pavie 2004 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Mocha and roasted coffee mingle with rich black fruit and macerated blackcurrant. This full-bodied Saint-Émilion has a generous, rounded palate, with smooth texture and tannins that give the fruit shape and depth. A firm mineral thread carries through the finish, balancing its richness and aromatic intensity.
Château Pape Clément 2004 Pessac-Léognan
Blackberry and blackcurrant aromas unfold with pencil shavings, spice and a hint of smoke. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot give this Pessac-Léognan a dense, fleshy palate, balancing generous fruit with a taut line of freshness. Sweet tannins and subtle oak frame the fruit, adding savoury depth.
Château Pape Clément 2003 Pessac-Léognan
Raspberry and blackcurrant fruit meet gravelly, earthy notes, with a smoky edge and a touch of cedar. This generous Pessac-Léognan combines concentrated fruit with fresh acidity and ripe, velvety tannins. Its full, structured palate carries the dark-fruit and savoury flavours into a long, focused finish.
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