It’s a case of do as I say, not as I do…
I can’t tell you how many people I’ve advised over the years to drink up their cellar or risk getting stuck with a mountain of aged wine they’ll have no chance of getting through. And here I am, having done exactly that.
Back in the 90’s, when I was in my 20s, the time to enjoy my cellar seemed infinite. I gave no thought to planning, and so purchase I did! While I’ve made a fair dent in it, I still have way more in my cellar than I need, so I’m offering a selection of reds.
Provenance is the most important thing when it comes to aged wine, something you generally can’t get at auction.
I can guarantee these wines have all been purchased at release and cellared in temperature-controlled conditions. This is crucial in ageing wines successfully in a warm and fluctuating environment like Sydney. Please note that while I can guarantee provenance, I can’t of course guarantee the cork.
Sad to see them go, but good to know they’ll be going to good homes where they'll be appreciated.
You can mix and match and there’s no minimum quantity or buyer’s premium.
I’m not loading them onto the website, so email me directly with whatever interests you. There are some real gems and some great prices.
Cheers,
3 x Bindi Block 5 Pinot Noir 1998 - $175/bottle (*Current release $150+/bottle)
1 x Bindi Original Vineyard Pinot Noir 1998 - $125/bottle
2 x Bindi Original Vineyard Pinot Noir 1999 - $125/bottle
1 x Bindi Original Vineyard Pinot Noir 2001 - $125/bottle
3 x Bindi Original Vineyard Pinot Noir 2002 - $125/bottle (*Current release $115+/bottle)
2 x Brokenwood Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz 1998 - $350/bottle (*Current release $350+/bottle)
1 x Cape Mentelle Cabernet 1991 - $50/bottle
2 x Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier 2000 - $150/bottle
1 x Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier 2003 - 150/bottle
2 x Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier 2005 - $150/bottle
1 x Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier 2009 - $150/bottle (*Current release $120+/bottle)
1 x Coriole Lloyd Reserve Shiraz 2005 - $80 per bottle
1 x Craiglee Shiraz 1991 - $90/bottle
3 x Craiglee Shiraz 1997 - $90/bottle
2 x Craiglee Shiraz 1998 - $90/bottle
1 x Craiglee Shiraz 1999 - $90/bottle
5 x Craiglee Shiraz 2000 - $90/bottle (*Current release $60/bottle)
1 x Domain A Cabernet 1998 - $100/bottle
1 x Domain A Merlot 2003 - $250/bottle
1 x Giaconda Warner Vineyard Shiraz 1999 - $150/bottle
1 x Giaconda Warner Vineyard Shiraz 2001 - $150/bottle
1 x Giaconda Warner Vineyard Shiraz 2002 - $150/bottle
1 x Giaconda Warner Vineyard Shiraz 2005 - $150/bottle
1 x Giaconda Warner Vineyard Shiraz 2006 - $150/bottle
1 x Giaconda Warner Vineyard Shiraz 2008 - $150/bottle
1 x Giaconda Warner Vineyard Shiraz 2010 - $150/bottle (*Current release $150/bottle)
2 x Giaconda Cabernet 1998 - $150/bottle
2 x Giaconda Cabernet 2001 - $150/bottle
3 x Giaconda Cabernet 2003 - $150/bottle
1 x Giaconda Cabernet 2009 - $150/bottle (*This is not the Nantua)
1 x Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz 1995 - $150/bottle
1 x Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz 1996 - $200/bottle (*Current release $200/bottle)
1 x Grosset Gaia 1997 - $120/bottle
2 x Grosset Gaia 1998 - $150/bottle (*Current release $110/bottle)
2 x Henschke Cyril Cabernet 1991 - $300/bottle
2 x Henschke Cyril Cabernet 1993 - $200/bottle
1 x Henschke Cyril Cabernet 1995 - $200/bottle
2 x Henschke Cyril Cabernet 1996 - $300/bottle
3 x Henschke Keyneton 1998 - $100/bottle
3 x Henschke Keyneton 2001 - $100/bottle
5 x Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 1992 - $300/bottle
3 x Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 1997 - $250/bottle
2 x Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 1998 - $300/bottle
2 x Howard Park Cabernet 1992 - $100/bottle
1 x Howard Park Cab Merlot 1994 - $100/bottle
2 x Howard Park Cab Merlot 1995 - $100/bottle
3 x Howard Park Cab Merlot 1996 - $100/bottle
3 x Howard Park Cab Merlot 1997 - $100/bottle
1 x Howard Park Cab Merlot 2001 - $100/bottle
2 x Howard Park Cab Merlot 2007 - $100/bottle
2 x Howard Park Cab Merlot 2010 - $100/bottle
3 x Jacob’s Creek Limited Release Shiraz Cab 1998 - $50/bottle
2 x Leconfield Cabernet 1996 - $50/bottle
4 x Leconfield Cabernet 1997 - $50/bottle
1 x Leconfield Cabernet 1998 - $50/bottle
2 x Leo Buring DR505 Cabernet 2002 - $40/bottle
4 x Lindemans HR Burgundy Bin 8203 Shiraz 1991 - $40/bottle
3 x Magpie Estate ‘The Malcolm’ Shiraz 1996 - $200/bottle (*From a great year & super rare)
1 x Majella Cabernet 1998 - $50/bottle (*Great year)
1 x Mosswood Cabernet 1992 - $150/bottle (*Current release $140+/bottle)
2 x Mount Langi Ghiran Shiraz 1993 - $120/bottle
1 x Mount Langi Ghiran Shiraz 1995 - $120/bottle
2 x Mount Langi Ghiran Shiraz 1996 - $130/bottle
4 x Mount Langi Ghiran Shiraz 1998 - $130/bottle (*Current release $200+/bottle)
1 x Mount Mary Cabernets 1991 - $200/bottle (*Current release $200+/bottle)
1 x Noon Reserve Cabernet 1992 - $100/bottle
5 x Noon Reserve Cabernet 1998 - $100/bottle (98pts Parker)
2 x Noon Reserve Cabernet 1999 - $100/bottle (98pts Parker)
1 x Noon Reserve Cabernet 2003 - $100/bottle (98pts Parker)
1 x Noon Reserve Shiraz 2002 - $100/bottle (99 pts Parker)
4 x Noon Reserve Shiraz 2005 - $100/bottle (99 pts Parker)
2 x Orlando St Hugo Cabernet 1998 - $50/bottle (*Great year)
2 x Penfolds Bin 128 1998 - $50/bottle
1 x Penfolds Bin 128 2002 - $50/bottle
1 x Penfolds Bin 138 2002 - $50/bottle
1 x Penfolds Kalimna Bin 28 2002 - $50/bottle
2 x Penfolds Kalimna Bin 28 1994 - $50/bottle
8 x Penfolds Koonunga Hill 1990 - $30/bottle
1 x Penfolds Bin 407 1994 - $150/bottle
1 x Penfolds Bin 407 1996 - $150/bottle
1 x Penfolds Bin 389 1996 - $175/bottle
2 x Penfolds Bin 389 1998 - $175/bottle
1 x Penfolds Bin 389 2002 - $175/bottle
1 x Petaluma Coonawarra Cabernet 2001 - $50/bottle
3 x Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 1993 - $250/bottle
1 x Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 1995 - $250/bottle
1 x Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 1997 - $250/bottle
1 x Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 1998 - $250/bottle
1 x Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2001-$250/bottle
1 x Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2002 - $250/bottle
1 x Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2005 - $250/bottle (*All Basket Press go for $350+ at Dan's)
1 x Rockford Flaxman Vineyard Shiraz 1996 - $400/bottle
1 x Rockford Hoffman Shiraz1996 - $400/bottle
1 x Rockford SVS Moorooroo Shiraz 1996 - $500/bottle (*All from a great year and super rare)
1 x Rockford Moppa Springs 1998 - $45/bottle
2 x Rockford Cabernet 1996 - $100/bottle
3 x Rockford Cabernet 1998 - $100/bottle
1 x Rockford Rifle Range Cabernet 2002 - $150/bottle
1 x Rosemount Estate Balmoral Shiraz 1996 - $90/bottle (*Great year)
2 x Seppelt Dorrien Vineyard Cabernet 1998 - $75/bottle (*Great year)
1 x Torbreck The Struie Shiraz 2002 - $75/bottle
2 x Torbreck Descendant Shiraz 2002 - $150/bottle
1 x Torbreck Run Rig Shiraz 2002 - $300/bottle (*Current release $300+/bottle)
2 x Two Hands Bella’s Garden Shiraz 2002 - $50/bottle
2 x Veritas Winery Hanisch Vineyard Shiraz 1996 - $150/bottle (*Great year)
1 x Wendouree Cabernet 1998 - $200/bottle
2 x Wendouree Shiraz 1998 - $250/bottle
1 x Wendouree Shiraz Mataro 1998 - $175/bottle
1 x Wendouree Shiraz Malbec 2008 - $175/bottle
3 x Wynns Black Label Cabernet 1990 - $50/bottle
3 x Wynns Black Label Cabernet 1991 - $50/bottle
1 x Wynns Black Label Cabernet 1996 - $50/bottle
2 x Wynns Black Label Cabernet 1998 - $50/bottle (*All great years)
2 x Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet 1992 - $200/bottle
1 x Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet 1999 - $200/bottle (*Current release $150/bottle)
1 x Wynns Michael Hermitage Shiraz 1990 - $200/bottle (*Great year)
2 x Zema Estate Cabernet 1998 - $50/bottle (*Great year)
