A SELECTION OF MERLOT (10)A selectionA SELECTION OF MERLOT (10)A selection of Merlot (10), Various wineries and vintages St. Clement Merlot, 1993 (2) Hogue Cellars Merlot, 1995 (1) Chateau St. Jean Merlot, 1994 (1) Clos Du Bois Merlot, 1995 (1) Shafer Merlot, 1995 (1) Pine Ridge Merlot Selected Cuvee, 1983 (1) Eric Ross Merlot, 1996 (1) Rosenthal The Malibu Estate Merlot, 1999 (2) 750ml 10 bottles Provenance: The Residential Property of Thomas and Erika Girardi, Pasadena, CA Notes: From the climate-controlled wine cellar Dimensions: 750ml Provenance: The Residential Property of Thomas and Erika Girardi, Pasadena, CA
Chateau Sociando-MalletHaut-Medoc19902Chateau Sociando-MalletHaut-Medoc19902 bottles''Amazing wine for the vintage. Black-ruby color. Stupendous aromas of crushed berries currants cherries and minerals. Full-bodied with superconcentration of fruit and wonderfully polished tannins. Goes on and on.''(96pts WS)Acquired from the basement temperature-controlled wine cellar of a longtime collector.Complimentary summer storage for wine lots purchased in June.
SEVEN CASES OF MERLOT-CABERNETSEVEN CASES OF MERLOT-CABERNET RED BLEND WINESEVEN CASES (84 BOTTLES) OF MERLOT-CABERNET RED BLEND WINE, Two Vines Winery, Columbia Valley, Paterson, Washington, all 2015 vintage.
MassetoTenuta dell' Ornellaia20001MassetoTenuta dell' Ornellaia20001 bottlebn''The all-Merlot 2000 Masseto warm spicy and very ripe in aroma is broad and enveloping on the palate lush silky and again rather ready though the force and length on the finish suggest that there are easily a dozen years of life ahead of it.''(92pts RP)Removed from the climate-controlled wine cellar of an avid collector.
Chateau PalmerMargaux19834 bottles1Chateau PalmerMargaux19834 bottles1 into neck 3bn''Medium saturated color. Intense rich nose with notes of blackberries blueberries prunes violet mocha musk spice and cedar. Opulent on the palate with resolved tannins. The wine's freshness and softness are perfectly combined. It's delicate yet complex; there's a lot going on as it changes in the glass. The finish is very long with a licorice accent.''(96pts RP)Acquired from the climate-controlled storage of a lifelong important collector.
Chateau MargauxMargaux20002 bottles2Chateau MargauxMargaux20002 bottles2 into neck''Medium-bodied with layers of concentration stunning blue red and black fruits intermixed with spring flowers a subtle dosage of new oak and a distinctive personality that is elegant while at the same time powerful and substantial this is a multi-dimensional wine that was extremely approachable and drinkable in both tastings I had of it. The color remains a healthy even opaque bluish/purple but there is no reason to hesitate to drink it. It should evolve for another 30-40 years so there is no hurry either.''(100pts RP)Removed from Mr. Knott's large temperature-controlled subterranean wine cellar.Complimentary summer storage for wine lots purchased in June.
Chateau Brane-CantenacMargaux19823Chateau Brane-CantenacMargaux19823 bottles3ts 1ll''This shows wonderful finesse. Brick red in color with a garnet edge. Lovely perfumed aromas of blackberry and chocolate with a hint of raisin. Medium-bodied with velvety tannins and a long sweet fruit finish...(90pts WS)Acquired from a local collector.
Ramonet Chassagne Montrachet MorgeotRamonet Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot 1996 Cote d'Or Burgundy France 0.75L (8 bottles) Provenance: Atlanta Georgia private collection.
TWELVE COLLECTIBLE BOTTLES OF MARILYNTWELVE COLLECTIBLE BOTTLES OF MARILYN MERLOT WINETWELVE COLLECTIBLE BOTTLES OF MARILYN MERLOT WINE, Nova Wines, Inc., Napa Valley, California: 1997, 1998 Young Merlot edition, 1999 (empty), 2000, 2000 Young Merlot edition, 2001, 2003, 2004 Young Merlot edition, 2005, 2006, 2006 Young Merlot edition, 2007 Young Merlot edition. The drinkability of the wine in this lot is not guaranteed.
Case 1983 red Bordeaux wine, ChateauCase 1983 red Bordeaux wine, Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Premier Grand Cru Classé, Steinberg labels, 12 bottles in original wooden case. Excellent condition, minimal ullage, properly cellared. The Estate of the Late Walter Ploeger.
Chateau Mouton RothschildPauillac19751Chateau Mouton RothschildPauillac19751 6L bottlets lbsl ssos''The wine exhibits a good dark ruby/garnet color a sweet nose of cedar chocolate cassis and spices good ripe fruit and extraction and a weighty large-scaled tannic finish. Although still unevolved it is beginning to throw off its cloak of tannin and exhibit more complexity and balance.''(91pts RP)Removed from Mr. Knott's large temperature-controlled subterranean wine cellar.Complimentary summer storage for wine lots purchased in June.
Chateau Clerc-MilonPauillac19982Chateau Clerc-MilonPauillac19982 bottles2 into neck''A superb effort the 1998 may be the finest Clerc-Milon I have tasted. A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 33% Merlot 14% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot this is a blockbuster over-sized offering for this estate. Full-bodied and super-extracted with power to burn this rich concentrated wine demands 7-8 years of cellaring.''(91pts RP)Acquired from the basement temperature-controlled wine cellar of a longtime collector.Complimentary summer storage for wine lots purchased in June.
Chateau Mouton RothschildPauillac19951Chateau Mouton RothschildPauillac19951 6L bottleinto neck''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...''(95pts RP)Removed from Mr. Knott's large temperature-controlled subterranean wine cellar.
Chateau Leoville PoyferreSt. Julien19893Chateau Leoville PoyferreSt. Julien19893 magnum bottles3 into neck''...Outstanding. Dark ruby-colored center verging on purple. Superripe aromas of cassis berry and mint. Full-bodied very sleek with fine tannins and a long long caressing finish.'' (90pts WS)Removed from Mr. Knott's large temperature-controlled subterranean wine cellar.Complimentary summer storage for wine lots purchased in June.
Chateau Mouton RothschildPauillac19951Chateau Mouton RothschildPauillac19951 6L bottleinto neck''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...''(95pts RP)Removed from Mr. Knott's large temperature-controlled subterranean wine cellar.Complimentary summer storage for wine lots purchased in June.
Chateau L'EvangilePomerol19823Chateau L'EvangilePomerol19823 bottles1bn 2ts''A blockbuster dark plum/garnet-colored wine the 1982 L'Evangile reveals a decadent extravagantly rich nose of caramelized fruit plum licorice smoked meats and toffee. This opulent full-bodied Pomerol caresses the palate with layers and layers of glycerin and fruit. The tannin is barely noticeable in this massive rich gorgeous effort. The complexity of the nose alone is worth a special admission price. It is close to full maturity and is capable of lasting another 20-25 years.''(98pts RP)Acquired from the climate-controlled storage of a lifelong important collector.
Chateau Leoville PoyferreSt. Julien19893Chateau Leoville PoyferreSt. Julien19893 magnum bottles3 into neck''...Outstanding. Dark ruby-colored center verging on purple. Superripe aromas of cassis berry and mint. Full-bodied very sleek with fine tannins and a long long caressing finish.'' (90pts WS)Removed from Mr. Knott's large temperature-controlled subterranean wine cellar.
Chateau L'EvangilePomerol19852Chateau L'EvangilePomerol19852 bottles1bn 1ts''...The dark ruby color exhibits no signs of age and the hugely complex multi-dimensional bouquet of blackcurrants raspberries exotic spices and oak requires coaxing from the glass. Rich medium to full-bodied super-concentrated well-balanced and tannic...''(95pts RP)Acquired from the temperature controlled storage of a private collector.
12 bottles 1981 French white wine,12 bottles 1981 French white wine, La Mazeau Hermitage Burgundy. Excellent condition, several labels with small tears, minimal ullage, properly cellared. The Estate of the Late Walter Ploeger.
Chateau PetrusPomerol19961 bottlebn''WildChateau PetrusPomerol19961 bottlebn''Wild aromas of crushed fruit forest flower and wild mushrooms. Full-bodied with incredibly velvety tannins that go on and on. Lovely and exciting fruit. Gorgeous seductive wine. Hard to resist now. Better than I remember.''(94pts WS)Acquired from the temperature-controlled collection of an avid connoisseur.
IMPERIAL BOTTLE (SIX LITER) CALIFORNIAIMPERIAL BOTTLE (SIX LITER) CALIFORNIA MERLOTIMPERIAL BOTTLE (SIX LITER) VINTAGE CALIFORNIA MERLOT, J. Stonestreet & Sons Vineyard, Alexander Valley, 1997.
(13 PCS) "MARILYN MONROE" & "NORMA(13 PCS) "MARILYN MONROE" & "NORMA JEAN" MERLOT WINE BO...DESCRIPTION: (13 Bottles ) A "Marilyn Monroe" Napa Valley Merlot Red Wine Bottles Grouping Set. This set includes: twelve (12) Marilyn Monroe Merlot Wine bottles and one (1) Norma Jean Merlot Wine Bottle. 750 ml. CIRCA: 20th Century. ORIGIN: USA. DIMENSIONS: 750 ml. CONDITION: Good vintage condition. (We Do Not Offer International Shipping). See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Chateau Grand MayneSt. Emilion19901Chateau Grand MayneSt. Emilion19901 6L bottlebn''A wine with plenty of compact fruit and backbone. Good ruby color. Plenty of chocolate and berry character on the nose. Full-bodied with lots of silky tannins and a long fresh finish. Will continue to improve...''(91pts WS)Removed from Mr. Knott's large temperature-controlled subterranean wine cellar.Complimentary summer storage for wine lots purchased in June.
Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot 1998Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot 1998 and 1999 Napa Valley California 0.75L including 8 bottles of the 1998 vintage and 4 bottles of 1999. (12 bottles) Provenance: Atlanta Georgia private collection.
10 bottles French white table wine,10 bottles French white table wine, 1981 La Mazeau Hermitage, Rhone Valley. Minimal ullage, excellent condition, properly cellared. The Estate of the Late Walter Ploeger.
TWELVE BOTTLES OF VINTAGE MARILYNTWELVE BOTTLES OF VINTAGE MARILYN MERLOT WINES, NOTWELVE BOTTLES OF VINTAGE MARILYN MERLOT WINES, Nova Wines, Inc., Napa Valley, California: 1997, 1998 A Young Merlot edition, 1999, 2000, 2000 A Young Merlot edition, 2001, 2003, 2004 A Young Merlot edition, 2005, 2006, 2006 A Young Merlot edition, 2007 A Young Merlot edition.
12 bottles 1983 red Bordeaux wine,12 bottles 1983 red Bordeaux wine, Chateau Rausan-Segla Margaux, Second Grand Cru Classé, in original wooden case. Excellent condition, minimal ullage, properly cellared. The Estate of the Late Walter Ploeger.
Chateau MargauxMargaux19962 bottles2bn''TheChateau MargauxMargaux19962 bottles2bn''The 1996 Chateau Margaux which was bottled in September 1998 is undoubtedly one of the great classics produced under the Mentzelopoulos regime. In many respects it is the quintessential Chateau Margaux as well as the paradigm for this estate combining measured power extraordinary elegance and admirable complexity. I tasted the wine of three separate occasions in January and in short it's a beauty! The color is opaque purple. The wine offers extraordinarily pure notes of blackberries cassis pain grille and flowers gorgeous sweetness a seamless personality and full body with nothing out of place.''(99pts RP)
Burgundy: Vosnee-Romanee 1er CruBurgundy: Vosnee-Romanee 1er Cru Les Suchots 1994 (1 bottle)
Chateau Gruaud LaroseSt. Julien19999Chateau Gruaud LaroseSt. Julien19999 bottles9 into neck''Delivers lots of blackberry mineral and mint on the nose. Full-bodied with plenty of fruit and racy polished tannins on the finish. This can go on for many years. But why wait?''(90pts WS)Removed from Mr. Knott's large temperature-controlled subterranean wine cellar.Complimentary summer storage for wine lots purchased in June.
ELEVEN BOTTLES OF LEONETTI CELLARELEVEN BOTTLES OF LEONETTI CELLAR MERLOT, WALLA WAELEVEN BOTTLES OF LEONETTI CELLAR MERLOT, Walla Walla, Washington, vintages: 1997, 2002 (6), 2003, 2004 and 2006 (2).
Chateau MargauxMargaux19901 bottlebn''IChateau MargauxMargaux19901 bottlebn''I had this wine both in Seoul Korea in February and from my cellar in December 2008 and it was remarkable how identical the wines smelled and tasted. It offers an extraordinary aromatic display of spring flowers camphor sweet red and black fruits a hint of licorice and no evidence of its 100% new oak cask aging. Round and generous with low acidity but an opulent full-bodied richness that is fresh with laser-like precision this stunning wine is just beginning to reach its plateau of full maturity where it should remain for another three decades. A sensational effort it is one of the legendary wines made at Chateau Margaux.''(100pts RP)Acquired from the climate-controlled storage of a lifelong important collector.
Case 1983 red Bordeaux wine, ChateauCase 1983 red Bordeaux wine, Chateau Margaux, Premier Grand Cru Classé, 12 bottles in original wooden case. Excellent condition, minimal ullage, properly cellared. The Estate of the Late Walter Ploeger.
1996 STONESTREET ESTATE VINEYARDS1996 STONESTREET ESTATE VINEYARDS MERLOTVintage 1996, Alexander Valley, California, Merlot, 1500 ml, alcohol 14.2% by volume
Note: Bottles were properly stored in a climate controlled wine cellar.
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Condition:
moderate fill into neck, slightly depressed cork, capsule with nicks, bin soiling, and losses to lettering, some losses, scuffing, and significant bin soilage to label
Chateau MargauxMargaux19821 bottlebnChateau MargauxMargaux19821 bottlebn lbsl''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.''(98pts RP)Acquired from the climate-controlled storage of a lifelong important collector.
Chateau MargauxMargaux19963 bottles3Chateau MargauxMargaux19963 bottles3 into neck''The 1996 Chateau Margaux which was bottled in September 1998 is undoubtedly one of the great classics produced under the Mentzelopoulos regime. In many respects it is the quintessential Chateau Margaux as well as the paradigm for this estate combining measured power extraordinary elegance and admirable complexity. I tasted the wine of three separate occasions in January and in short it's a beauty! The color is opaque purple. The wine offers extraordinarily pure notes of blackberries cassis pain grille and flowers gorgeous sweetness a seamless personality and full body with nothing out of place.''(99pts RP)Removed from Mr. Knott's large temperature-controlled subterranean wine cellar.Complimentary summer storage for wine lots purchased in June.