T H E M O S T U P -T O - D AT E K N O W L E D G E O F F I N E A N D R A R E W I N E S No. 2 WINE COLLECTING & INVESTING MAGAZINE THE FINE WINE 200 INDEX 1 0 0 0 F I N E S T W I N E S E V E R M A D E III VEGA SICILIA 1915­1995 · PROPER WINE STORAGE · VINTAGE 1947 WINE AUCTION DECADE REPORT

F I N E S T W I N E S con t e n ts Page 6 2012 ­ A Challenging Phase in the Investor market Page 64 Proper Wine Storage Page 84 Vintage 1947 FINE India Event Page 8 Vega Sicilia 1915­1995

W I N E C O L L E C T I N G & I N V E S T I N G M A G A Z I N E Page 76 Under Eastern Eyes ­ FINE Wine Auctions 4­9 /2011 Page 34 THE FINE WINE 200 INDEX Page 70 Wine Auction Decade report Page 96 The 1000 FINEST WINES EVER MADE III Fi n e Contents

F I N E S T W I N E S WRITERS Pekka Nuikki Editor-in-Chief st Pekka Nuikki, founder and editor-in-chief of FINE Magazines, is an author and one of the leading experts on fine wines in Europe. He has published over twenty international wine and art books, among them In Vino Veritas, a book on investing in wines, Drinking History on fine wines and their vintages between 1870­1970, a book about the Château Mouton Rothschild ­ Wine and Art 1924­2003 and most recently a book about the best German white wines. Mr Nuikki is also an awardwinning photographer, who has exhibited his artwork all over the world and he has worked as creative director of advertising agency group. He is also the luckiest man in the world, having hit seven hole-in-ones. Essi Avellan MW Contributor WINE COLLECTING & INVESTING MAGAZINE Editor-in-Chief/ Editor Publishing Editor Creative Director Pekka Nuikki Essi Avellan is the editor of FINE Champagne magazine and Master of Wine. She was awarded the Lily Bollinger Medal as the best taster and the Tim Derouet Memorial Award as the best overall student in the Master of Wine examination. Ms Avellan contributes to several newspapers and wine magazines internationally. She judges at several wine competitions, such as the Decanter World Wine Awards and the Wines of Argentina Awards. Ms Avellan has been awarded the title of Dame Chevalier of the Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne. pekka.nuikki@fine-magazines.com Meri Kukkavaara Teemu Timperi Craig Houston Pekka Nuikki Charles Banks, Rajiv Singhal, Ralf Frentzel Stuart George, Lee Zinser, Juha Lihtonen. Andreas Larsson, Jan-Erik Paulson Markku Vartiainen meri@fine-magazines.com teemu.timperi@fine-magazines.com info@chlanguages.net Juha Lihtonen Contributor Copy Editor Photographer Juha Lihtonen is the managing editor of European, American and Scandinavian FINE Wine Magazine and manyfold Finnish sommelier champion. He was selected as the best sommelier in the Nordic countries in 2003. Mr Lihtonen has worked as a wine educator, a wine host on a radio programme, as well as a wine director of a major cruise line. He has written books on combining wine and food. Senior Advisers Contributors CCO Orders & Queries Andreas Larsson Contributor markku.vartiainen@fine-magazines.com subs@fine-magazines.com Puh. 010 289 1000 www.fine-magazines.com Fine Publishing Helsinki Ltd Vattuniemenkuja 4 E 00210 Helsinki, Finland Printed in Finland by Libris Oy Ltd Andreas Larsson is a regular FINE columnist. e 2007 Best Sommelier of the World, the best sommelier in Europe in 2004, Mr Larsson has worked as a sommelier in the best restaurants in Stockholm and won the Wine International Sommelier Challenge in 2005. He is a member of the Grand Jury Européen and has occupied many wine juror positions around the world. Mr Larsson is also a wine writer and educator. Publisher Jan-Erik Paulson Contributor Jan-Erik Paulson is one of Europe's leading authorities on mature wines, specialising in Bordeaux and Austria. Mr Paulson has been internationally renowned for his top tastings for over thirty years and for his Rare-Wine.com online shop. He is a passionate golfer and lives in Germany with his family. Cover photography: Vega Sicilia Bottles / Pekka Nuikki Stuart George Contributor FINE Magazines does not keep nor return illustrations or other materials that have been sent to us without request. e opinions of contributors or interviewees presented in this magazine do not necessarily correspond to the opinions of the publisher or editorial staff. We withhold the right to make any modifications in texts and pictures published in FINE Magazines. We reserve the right to refuse or suspend advertisements. Stuart George has worked in the wine trade for 14 years. He graduated from Warwick University with an Honours degree in English and European Literature and then worked in wine retail for five years, completing all the WSET exams. He then spent six months working in a winery in Friuli, north-east Italy, and another six months backpacking through the wine regions of Europe. In 2003 he was the UK Young Wine Writer of the Year. He has also travelled in the wine regions of South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, California, Chile and Brazil. FINEMAGAZINES 100 Pall Mall St James, London SW1Y 5HP United Kingdom WWW.FINE-MAGAZINES.COM Lee Zinser Contributor © Copyright: European Fine Wine Magazine Ltd Fine ­ The Wine Magazine ISSN 1797-0636 Lee Zinser is a partner at Cellarworks, Inc. He has offices in in New York, London, Los Angles and Sydney. He has designed and completed custom wine cellars around the world since 1995. His clients are celebrities, high profile clients, and top architects and designers. He is currently working on projects in New York, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Qatar and London. Lee is also a partner of VinumXtremus, a firm that specialises in first-ever wine luxuries and collections. ~4~

W I N E C O L L E C T I N G & I N V E S T I N G M A G A Z I N E The Fine Wine 200 Index 600 000 505 932 557 668 450 000 451 810 424 586 300 000 204 148 302 787 150 000 2002 2005 2008 2009 2010 2011 The Fine Wine 200 Index Bordeaux Index 300 000 252 086 1.1.2012 Index Burgundy Index 300 000¢ 243 039 214 186 205 975 187 330 225 000 192 658 185 121 157 658 101 609 233 273 225 000 150 000 150 000 108 507 75 027 75 000 75 000 2002 2005 2008 2009 2010 2011 2002 2005 2008 2009 2010 2011 Champagne Index 12 000 10 915 11 076 9646 11 525 Rest of the world Index 40 000 9 000 30 000 27 741 27 650 29 673 30 280 6 000 5474 20 000 16 256 19 474 3 000 2798 10 000 2002 2005 2008 2009 2010 2011 2002 2005 2008 2009 2010 2011 ~5~ Fi n e

2012 ­A challenging phase in the investor market: Romanée-Conti: strongest on the rise 2011 The wine market abounds with parameters. By following them you can partly, if not completely, predict the movements of the market and their direction. The results of weekly wine auctions around the world rapidly affect the desirability and prices of the various vintages. In addition, monthly evaluations of the quality and future of wines by wine critics constantly change the prices within the market. The emergence of new wine estates and brands contribute to confusion in the market, as do the perpetual and wave-like changes in wine trends. In my experience, the desirability and prices are, however, determined by the completion of new vintages, as well as the speed with which they reach the market. The unpredictability of the wine market is based on its direct connection with Mother Earth. It is this mystical feature that makes market research interesting, fascinating and difficult. In all major wine areas of the world, both producers and enthusiasts are constantly on their toes trying to figure out whether the weather will be good this year or if the crop is doomed to failure. The globalisation of distribution has created a very competitive market that pitches France and Italy, Australia and the Americas, as well as Rhône and Bordeaux, against each other. Every area is now aggressively vying for the consumer's attention, and this is why pricing can no longer be based on a simple comparison between the present vintage, demand and the quality of the previous vintage. The producers must additionally pay attention to what is happening in the other wine areas and how competitive their own wines are globally, especially in China and India. So, to understand what will happen in the coming year, you need to look back. Fortunately for the producers, the wine market has a documented and decades-long history. Taking a look at what happened before allows you an understanding of the laws of wine quality and price development from one vintage to another. Correctly combining and analysing that information and the information from today's markets enables intelligent buying and selling decisions. The wine investor is all alone when he or she makes a decision. Fortunately, this situation will change a little because, starting from this issue, FINEst Wines is now publishing the world's only totally independent FINE Wine 200 Index, which follows the price movement of the 200 most sought-after fine wines, starting from the 1865 vintage and running all the way through to the 2005 vintage. Like all the other wine indices, it does not concentrate on the new vintages or their current releases. The FINE Wine 200 Index is calculated using the average price of the fine wines sold in over twenty of the most important wine auction houses of the world and then weighted to account for original production levels and growing scarcity as the wine ages. It will be published and updated in every issue. the case of these producers. On the other hand, the high opening prices slow the increase in their value. Thanks to the good vintages of 2005 and 2009, Burgundy as an area is becoming increasingly attractive. True to tradition, the desirability of champagne also increased toward the end of the year, with the 1996 and 2002 vintages rising most in price. The prices for the top wines of the best producers in Champagne have been inconspicuously and steadily rising over the past five years. In 2011, our FINE Wine Champagne Index (vintages 1966­1996), which tracks the 15 vintages of Krug, Cristal, Dom Pérignon and Salon, gained 4.6 per cent for the year and when calculated from 2005, the figure was 92.4 per cent. La Chapelle rising sun Although the oldest and best vintages of top Rhône wines fetch very high prices at auctions, the rise in the market share of Rhône wines has levelled: last year it was slightly under the 12.8 per cent of the year before. Demand for the top vintages of 1978, 1989 and 1990 has been clearly undermined by Rhône's recent succession of excellent vintages, 1998, 1999 and 2003. Supply for close to 100-point Rhône wines now exceeds demand, and the high expectations for vintages 2009 and 2010 are not making the situation any better. The prices for top producers such as Guigal, Rayas and Beaucastel have stagnated or slid a few per cent. Most vintages of Hermitage La Chapelle, in contrast, are clearly rising, with the excellent and steadily holding vintages of 1961 (24.4%) and 1978 (28.3%) taking on leading roles. A few FINE thoughts for 2012 Burgundy still has only a small slice of the wine investment market. Top performers are thin on the ground, but then again they are normally very successful. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti still predominates the Burgundy market, and its newest vintages have risen hugely over the past few years. Our FINE Wine DRC Index (vintages 1923­1999), which tracks the domaine's four leading Crus and their best 26 vintages, gained 17 per cent for the year 2011; when including also the most current vintages (2000­2006), the rise is around 34 per cent. Those on the way up include Romanée-Conti 1989 (23.8%), Romanée-Conti 1962 (13.8%) and RomanéeConti 1985 (35.4%) Leroy, Rousseau, Roumier, Ramonet, Jayer, Leflaive and Dugat are all following close behind. 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2012: A challenging year The weak US dollar and the many excellent vintages in Bordeaux, Rhône, Burgundy and Italy will present a serious challenge to wine merchants in 2012. Top wines abound in the market, but at high prices. Nevertheless, I believe that the Bordeaux vintages of 2009 and 2010 will sell well, despite their high prices. In contrast, the 2006 and 2007 vintages, with a good harvest but mediocre quality, will be in trouble. Although the asking prices of most estates have fallen during autumn 2011, I cannot predict a rosy future for these vintages: from recent history, remember the mediocre Bordeaux vintages of 1997 and 1999. Today, most of these wines sell at below their introduction price. Burgundy and Rhône will be in trouble in the normal wine market due to abundant supply and high prices. In contrast, demand for their best wines will be high in the aftermarket, although I believe their prices will stay where they are now. Demand for the wines of the best producers in Champagne is clearly growing, and I believe the trend will continue this year. The character, enjoyability and credibility of many wines from most of the other wine areas have fluctuated on a large scale ­ thanks to Mr. Parker, among others ­ and forgotten their territories and history. Champagne producers have been able to concentrate on improving the quality of their wines in peace without external pressure, and this is beginning to show results. Both consumers, to whom champagne offers immediate enjoyment, and investors and collectors, to whom champagne offers enjoyability even later, have embraced these wines. In my opinion, there are no obstacles in the way of price increases for top champagnes in 2012, particularly given that the Chinese, Indians and Brazilians are just starting to learn to drink Champagne. Sauternes was a rather unnoticed wine area in the market throughout the last decade. Now, however, it is clearly improving. Furthermore, the excellent 2001 vintage is still selling well. Because the asking prices of 2001 wines are higher than ever, I believe that earlier, similar but lower priced vintages will arouse significant demand, and as a result their prices will rise: the 1986, 1988 and 1990 vintages in particular will be reborn in the wake of the 2001 and 2007 vintages. This year the largest price increases will concern older vintages. I recommend that instead of newer, similarly priced vintages, you purchase older vin- tages, such as Bordeaux 1996, 1995, 1990, 1986, 1982 and 1961; Burgundy 1996, 1990, 1985 and 1978; Champagne 1983, 1988, 1989, 1990 and 1995; and Rhône 1995, 1990, 1989 and 1978. The current year will be fairly quiet for the wine investor. There are no signs of rapid growth in the world economy, in fact the opposite is true. If the dollar weakens in the near future, it should bring the prices of new vintages down. On the other hand, this will push the aftermarket prices higher, because some analysts estimate that more than 60 per cent of Bordeaux wines are paid for in dollars. The short-term investor (2­5 years) should now keep a cool head with regards to the most recent excellent vintages. If their starting prices continue to rise, it will take a long time for them to create a substantial profit. Converesly, these excellent but low-harvest vintages will certainly be very profitable in the long term (10­20 years). I believe history will repeat itself here, and the economic upturn and cultural changes in India and China will at least not hinder this development. A final thought: always avoid buying mediocre vintages, not to speak of poor ones, for investment. Only buy the best vintages of the best wines from the best producers, and especially wines you like yourself! > ~7~ Fi n e stayed level for a long time, but the last few years have seen a clear upward curve. Last year the risers among the newest vintages included Sassicaia 2001 (27.3%), 2004 (19.6%), and 2006 (23.5%); the older vintages of 1990 (13.2%) and 1978 (11.3%) are not far behind. Masseto, sometimes called the Italian Pétrus, has enjoyed remarkable success, and its 2011 growth figures make pleasant reading for many people: Masseto 1999 (28.3%), 2000 (20.2%), 2001 (21.4,8%) and 2004 (14.8%) have all experienced impressive increases. In contrast, the traditional Italian quality wines, such as Gaja's Barbarescos, as well as Antinori's Tignanello and Solaia, have stagnated. Editor-in-Chief Pekka Nuikki Nu i k k i

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B odegas Vega Sicilia Unico is still "a prophet in its own land", Spain, and only a small part of the production leaves the country to be sold abroad. The production of Unico varies from 30 000 to 100 000 bottles depending on the year. The commercial success of Unico is nevertheless decided beforehand regardless of the amount produced, as each vintage is already sold out before the bottling. vines, stretching as far as the eye can see. The modern main buildings of each vineyard punctuate the green expanses, challenging the traditional perception that tourists have of Spanish wine regions and keeping me alert for the entire trip. It is perhaps this outward appearance that best conveys to an outsider the change which the Spanish wine industry has undergone over the past few decades. Upon reaching Vega Sicilia, the winds of change have calmed and the serenity quietens the arriving visitors. The slow pace of life is further accentuated by the Japanese garden fronting the vineyard's main building. The soothing babble of the garden's brook and simple, clean aesthetic of the buildings enhance the visitors' peace of mind. The garden is a veritable work of art which respects the surrounding environment by expressing the essential. Vega Sicilia's wines have been made with the same philosophy since the 19th century. The list of the privileged subscribers to Unico does not exceed 4000, and they naturally remain anonymous. Pablo Alvarez, manager of Vega Sicilia, is conscientious when it comes to impartiality towards long standing loyal customers, even though the balance between the company's firm commercial policy and influential quarters outside its customer list is not always easy to maintain. Respecting loyal customers has been a matter of tremendous importance for Bodegas Vega Sicilia throughout its history. When Jesús Anadón was the estate steward the United States' importer paid a visit and told him that in his faraway homeland the demand was more than 200 000 bottles. As he determinedly insisted that his order be multiplied, the inimitable Jesús stated without blinking an eye that the limit was 500 bottles and no more, and this was his last word. Unico's desirability and rarity outside Spain have guaranteed a strong increase in price and demand, especially in the United States. Although Unico has a great track record as an investment, the "track record" of quality has been supreme. Is it just coincidence or fate that my first vineyard visit, nearly twenty-five years ago, just happened to be to Vega Sicilia? An estate that does not receive just any guest and, even today, requires those who enter its gates to prove their identity. Back then, the trip to the vineyard took me through the hypnotically flat landscape of the Duero Valley, with only the occasional small village popping up every now and then, before quickly disappearing into the distance as we passed. It's a different story today: the journey to Vega Sicilia takes us along the same road, but this time the landscape is covered by row after row of grape- A LEGEND IS BORN The origins of the Vega Sicilia estate date back to 1859, when Castilian businessman Don Eloy Lecanda Chaves received two plots ­ Vega Santa Cecilia and Carrascal ­ as a gift from his wealthy father. From the very start, he believed in the Tinto Fino, or Tempranillo grapes. In addition to this, he acquired nearly 18 000 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir vine cuttings from France's Bordeaux region. Other varieties, such as Carmenère, Moscatel and Albillo also used to be grown here. In the spirit of the time blends were made at nurseries. The original name of the estate was Bodegas de Leganda. When the Herrero family, a line of prominent bankers, acquired ownership of the estate after Don Eloy declared bankruptcy in 1903, the name was changed to Hijos de Antonio Herrero and then to Vega Sicilia. Herrero's philosophy did not include the sale of wine: bottles from the first vintages were bestowed upon Spanish royalty and nobility at no charge, with the remainder given to friends and family. This served to create the legend of Spain's most precious wine, which could only be acquired through friendship. In 1915 the first bottle of Unico saw the light of day, followed that same year by the estate's "secondary" wine, Valbuena. In the 1920s Vega Sicilia's wines achieved world renown under the direction of Domingo Garramiola (aka "Txomin"), who was the head of the Herrero winery. It was during that time that Vega Sicilia won a host of international awards. ~ 10 ~

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"Quality wines must contain all the components and none of its basic elements must override another. It has to be complex and refined. In my opinion, our region produces exactly these kinds of wines. But, as I said before, you can't do this without a vineyard that gives the wine its personality and structure." Pablo Alvarez Even today, despite the fact that the production of Unico has increased from a few thousand bottles to 50 000­100 000 bottles, depending on the vintage, it is extremely difficult and rare to find a bottle of Unico, particularly outside Spain's borders. Only 35 per cent of the production volume is earmarked for export. In the 1920s a list, which is still valid today, was created, containing the names of some 4000 lucky restaurants, merchants and private persons who would receive these wine rarities. Vega Sicilia's export director, Purificácion Mancebo, explains: "The list is over 80 years old, so there are families on it which have already been receiving their allocation for four generations. The allocation is handed down from generation to generation. The names of those who have not accepted their allocation for two years are removed from the list." ONCE UPON A TIME, as I was walking the narrow side streets of Rincon, a seashore town east of Malaga, I spotted a very promising looking wine shop. I had been looking for old Unicos on my previous trips to Spain without success, but once again I decided to try my luck. Inside, I found one Unico 1985 on the shelf, but that was all. I took a little time to look at what other interesting bottles the dusty shelves might hold, and, in a far corner high up on the last shelf, I discovered a small wooden case. On tiptoe I managed to get it down, and as I blew away the dust the text on it revealed: Unico 1962 Magnum ­ my own birth year. The smile on my face grew even wider as the owner told he had for years assumed the case was empty, and would now happily sell it to me for the original price. The bottle itself was as good as new ­ as was the buyer. In Spain the climate conditions in 1962 had all the characteristics of a great year: a cold winter and a mild spring with substantial rainfall. During the hot summer there were great thermal fluctuations between day and night, a phenomena which contributes to the mark of a great vintage. The harvest took place under excellent temperature conditions and sunny skies. Because of the excellent climate conditions, the harvesting began at the beginning of October. The result was very good, and it was possible to bottle 87 600 regular bottles and 2000 magnums. "The Unico wine is produced only in exceptional years, that is, in the course of a decade two or three vintages are `sacrificed' in order to maintain the high quality. It is right that the effect of the harvest is present in each wine: the wines of 1981, -74, -75, -66 and -65 are Unicos with aromatical complexity that reaches baroque extremes, and the 1970, -89, -62, -42 and -22 offerings are based on the tannic power reaching to be perpetual wine," explains Pablo Alvarez when I asked his personal opinion about other vintages that might reach the level of the 1962 vintage. As I turned 40 in 2002 I held a 1962 tasting for my friends. We tasted 26 wines from that year, among them Pétrus, Grange, Latour, Lafite-Rothschild and Mouton. The best wine of the night, with an average of 97 points, turned out to be this very Unico! Let´s see if it is a different story in 2012. COMMERCIALISING QUALITY In 1982, when the winery was acquired by the Alvarez family, major investments and the modernisation of its wine production were made in Vega Sicilia. The Alvarez family also questioned the length of maturation times in barrels and bottles, making an effort to shorten them ­ however, this was done for quality rather than commercial reasons. The head of the family, Pablo Alvarez, is the man who is largely responsible for Vega Sicilia's current success. He is one of the owners and oversees the estate's wines. Pablo is a pensive and modest man, whose unassuming way of expressing himself is just as significant as the thing being said. For him, quality and striving to achieve it are essential to the production of wine. Indeed, the inclusion of quality in every aspect of winemaking is sacred to him, as he himself explains: "In my opinion, the philosophy of winemaking and quality are one and the same. But what exactly do we mean when we say quality? In the world of winemaking there are no secrets or magic formulas. As in any profession, you just have to work ~ 15 ~ Fi n e UnicO 1962 ­ PeRHAPS THe BeST Wine WiTH WHicH TO celeBRATe YOUR 90TH BiRTHDAY It is highly unlikely that this is a common occurrence, as there is a waiting list with some 5000 names on it. The list constitutes 65 per cent of the estates entire customer base and a quarter of the total sales volume. Vega Sicilia's latest projects ­ the Alion and Pintia wines ­ have their own allocation lists. Due to limited availability, it is no wonder that Vega Sicilia wines have such considerable aftermarkets. Ve g a S i c i l i a

UnicO AS An inVeSTmenT REGARDLESS OF THE VINTAGE, Unico has always been an excellent investment, particularly if some effort was expended and the bottle is purchased directly from a small wine shop in Spain. Its desirability and rarity outside Spain have guaranteed a strong increase in price and demand, especially in the United States. Due to its long maturation period at the winery, this wine should not be cellared for much longer, three to five years at the most, in order to maximise the investment. The best way to see a return on the investment is to purchase a vintage immediately upon its release at the right place and then sell it soon after, at a location where it will fetch the highest price. ~ 16 ~

PRice DeVelOPmenT Unico 1942 Unico 1953 Unico 1962 Unico 1964 Unico 1968 Unico 1970 Unico 1990 1998 (265) 1998 (178) 1998 (123) 1998 (122) 1998 (210) 1998 (163) 2000 (119) 2000 (409) 2000 (221) 2000 (271) 2000 (202) 2000 (327) 2000 (219) 2001 (131) 2002 (589) 2002 (394) 2002 (399) 2002 (341) 2002 (488) 2002 (269) 2002 (144) 2007 (1003) 2007 (578) 2007 (476) 2007 (398) 2007 (732) 2007 (421) 2007 (200) 2011 (1672) 2011 (723) 2011 (569) 2011 (521) 2011 (977) 2011 (619) 2011 (298) ~ 17 ~ A small chapel located in Vega Sicilia's main building Fi n e Ve g a S i c i l i a

to the absolute best of your abilities, which is, of course, easier said than done. In practice it is not a question of having a good site in a prime location or using state-of-the-art wine production equipment ­ people are also needed in the equation. They not only have to be real professionals ­ and there are plenty of those to be found ­ but also something more: they have to be honest and they have to contribute more than just their know-how to the work ­ they also have to love their work." Vega Sicilia's own vineyards are located on the slopes along the right bank of the Duero River, between Valbuena and Quintanilla. It is here that the estate owns 965 hectares of land, approximately 250 of which are covered by vines. "I believe that Vega Sicilia is located in one of the world's best production regions and that it has truly unique vineyards, which, when you consider the end result, is more important than the production process itself. The climate here is very harsh, almost at the limit of where grapes can generally be grown, and that is why the grapes grown in this area are of such high quality. This comes from all the hard work done on the vineyards year after year. The result is a magnificent grape, which remains virtually unchanged throughout production. The wine must be kept pure and unprocessed ­ we can do that here. Quality wines must contain all the components and none of its basic elements must override another. It has to be complex and refined. In my opinion, our region produces exactly these kinds of wines. But, as I said before, you can't do this without a vineyard that gives the wine its personality and structure," Alvarez says. THE FRUITS OF VEGA SICILIA Vega Sicilia produces three different wines. Unico is the estate's flagship wine, which has a production of 50 000­100 000 bottles a season. Unico is only produced during excellent years. It is allowed to mature for an exceptionally long time in oak barrels and bottles before being shipped to stores. The process used to take more than ten years, but now it "only" takes ten years (six in oak and four in bottle). For example, the outstanding vintage of 1970 was not released for sale until 1997 and all the Unico magnums with the same vintage, some 2000 bottles, were finally released in 2000, thirty years after the harvest. BeST UnicO VinTAgeS 1917, 1921, 1929, 1936, 1944, 1949, 1957, 1962, 1964, 1968, 1970, 1975, 1981, 1982, 1985, 1990. ~ 18 ~

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WinemAKing Ageing: Once the process of fermentation has been completed, the wine remains in large-capacity wooden vats for 22 months. It then matures for 22 months in new casks, 28 months in semi-new casks and 24 months in large capacity wooden vats. The remaining time is spent in the bottle until being released. gRAPe VARieTieS 85% Tempranillo (Tinto Fino) 15% Cabernet Sauvignon (from 1995 vintage) ~ 20 ~

Weaker vintages of Unico are sacrificed for use in the production of the excellent Valbuena. The production yield of Valbuena 5 ranges between 100 000 and 200 000 bottles. The number 5 in Valbuena's name indicates the maturation time in the cellar, which is three years in oak vats and barrels and two in bottles. Previously, the repertoire included Valbuena 3, but its production was discontinued after the 1987 vintage. In addition to these wines, Vega Sicilia also produces Unico Reserva Especial. This is the winery's most expensive and, in their opinion, finest wine. The Unico Reserva does not have a specific vintage; Vega Sicilia has adopted an old Spanish winemaking tradition, where the best old vintages are blended to combine the best characteristics of each, thus resulting in the wonderfully balanced and consistent Reserva Especial ­ which is arguably the winery's finest wine. Only the absolute best Unico vintages are used to produce Reserva Especial. The production volume is very small and the price is nearly twice that of the Unico. Puri Mancebo, the export manager of the estate, explains: "The wine vintage concept is itself a newer practice than blending. We produce some 10 000­15 000 bottles of this well-tuned Vega Siciliano-style wine every year, blending both older and newer vintages. Our current blend contains vintages from 1989, 1991 and 1994. Our quality control is very tight in every phase of production; we don't act on impulse here at the winery. When the Pintia Toro project started in 1995/96, Pablo Alvarez began to buy plots (46 hectares of old grapevines, ranging from 25 to 53 years of age) in Toro, wisely neglecting to mention that he was the owner of Vega Sicilia. In 1997 he began researching the output of these plots. It wasn't until the 2000s that he finally introduced the first official vintage ­ the 2003." Vega Sicilia also makes its own barrels, which are used for no more than four years. The amount of French oak used is increasing, and currently accounts for 50 per cent of the wood used. This extremely strict adherence to high quality control standards is also applied to corks. Mancebo mentions that the vineyard had some cork problems in 1994: "After that vintage with the problem corks, we selected 19 suppliers and analysed their corks very closely together with a Bordeaux laboratory. We finally narrowed the field down to two suppliers, whose corks were of a high enough quality to meet our high standards. We still inspect every cork, rejecting about half. We also pay a very high price for them: 1.30 euros per cork." After the 1994 Valbuena cork taint incident, Pablo Alvarez decided to solve the cork quality problem once and for all by planting 20 000 cork oaks on ~ 21 ~ Fi n e Ve g a S i c i l i a

UnicO 1922 ­ THe BeST Wine WiTH WHicH TO celeBRATe YOUR 90TH BiRTHDAY I WAS WORKING AS a photographer on a trip to Bilbao, a city whose commercial structure had been successfully changed by the Basques from industry and port trade to tourism, and which was now competing with Madrid and Barcelona for the ever-growing tourist trade. The infrastructure of the city had been improved by the building of a new metro, airport and railway station. Surprisingly, the most important reform for tourism had been the modernisation of the local museum. The timing was most excellent and a true stroke of luck for Bilbao when Guggenheim, which had long been looking for an opportunity to expand in Europe, decided to land in the city. Frank Gehry, an American architect who strongly divided opinions, was chosen to design the museum and his titanium plated Art Museum was both a commercial and visual success. As I packed my photographic equipment into my car, which was in the museum yard, the polymorphic building seemed to change its form and shape in the shadows created by the light of the setting sun. This phenomenon gave no reason for suspicion, for even though the museum had closed its doors an hour ago there were still hundreds of tourists wandering around it. I had just finished a two-day photography session at the museum and was heading for dinner at a restaurant recommended by Frank Gehry himself: Victor Montez at the Plaza Nuevo. Our table reservation was for eight o´clock and I arrived early, contrary to my habit, with my assistant. The lower floor of the restaurant was already packed with people welcoming in the weekend, and we managed to get to the bar counter only with the help of our elbows. On the wall behind the counter was an endless array of hundreds of whisky bottles. Withstanding this impressive scene we ordered Unico 1990 which was available by glass at the bar, and this fact alone raised our expectations of the wine list. This was not in vain, as when the restaurant opened at exactly eight o´clock and we were taken to a charming corner table, there were hundreds of old, patinated best Spanish wines on the shelves of the glass cabinets surrounding us. It felt as if we had walked into a vast, ancient treasure chamber and the feeling was not weakened by the sight of dozens of dusty Vega Sicilia Unicos, the oldest of which were from the beginning of the last century. By now the menu had lost its meaning and it was difficult for us to even concentrate on the biblesized wine list, given the treasures that were demanding our attention. Since the waiter had stood an embarrassingly long time waiting for our wine order I decided to choose as our first wine that which lay closest to me in the cabinet, Unico's first commercial vintage 1915. The waiter nodded approvingly and I said goodbye to my day's earnings. After a short while the waiter returned carrying an almost unrecognisable dust covered bottle, and apologetically said that the Unico on the shelf next to me was their only vintage 1915, and that he did not believe it to be drinkable any more due to the storage conditions. Instead, the vintage 1922 was now splendid, according to him, and the dusty bottle he was holding was their last one from this vintage. The next decision was easy. This rare Unico looked very old indeed, but had an admirable top-shoulder level and both original label and capsule. Decanted for 30 minutes. Very dark, with an almost black, deep and healthy looking colour. The bouquet was slightly weak in the attack, but when it gradually opened up during the first 30 minutes in the glass, it was amazingly powerful, sweet, ripe and leathery. No rush! Incredibly youthful and fresh. It had a good structure, sweet fruit and great acidity. The taste was smooth and balanced, which emphasised the harmony between fruit, wood and reduction in the bottle. This 1922 Unico was a round, delicious wine with silky tannins and lovely length. A truly fine wine. ~ 22 ~

the estate: two thousand oaks are needed to provide the corks for a year's worth of production. Due to the region's widely varying temperatures and cool growing conditions, a cork oak will take ten years to reach production maturity. Alvarez has calculated that he will be able to produce his own corks in 45 years. Talk about longevity! LOOKING FORWARD TO A BRIGHT PAST During the last 50 years time seems to have stood still at Vega Sicilia. It was difficult to see the development, which was constantly advancing the estate's wine production processes and production equipment, but not anymore. Vega Sicilia has now built a shining new winery to maximize the expression of Vega Sicilia's different vineyard sites. Construction began in November 2009 and was completed in nine months, just in time for the 2010 harvest. Pablo Alvarez proudly explains: "The new fermenting facility is an important step forward for the quality of our wines, and, without being pretentious, that has always been the main idea behind our work at Vega Sicilia. "We have tried to apply in this new facility all the achievements and mistakes learned in the first 150 years of our history ­ especially in the vineyards, where, after so many years, we know the characteristics of the grapes in every parcel as well as the diversity of the 19 different types of soils. All these are reflected in the new facility. Although the work took less than a year to complete, it was designed in more than double that time, between 2005 and 2007. Every detail in the process was taken into account: we visited wineries and suppliers, and decisions were made concerning every part of the new building." "All of the design was concentrated around one idea: to adapt the vats to each and every parcel, soil and grape variety that we have in Vega Sicilia. This way we can carry out micro vinifications of every characteristic of our wines, we can age them separately and at the moment of the final blend we can select from 40 different lots of wine, allowing us to blend the best quality possible before bottling." "The vats can hold 8000 and 6000 kilos, which means going from 23 deposits in the former facilities to 75 in the new. Every detail was thought about and then executed. In short, all the investment in the new fermenting facility, which is the third in the history of Vega Sicilia, has been designed with the sole aim of increasing the quality of our wines. Apart from the new fermenting facilities, the cooperage is also new ­ as are all the agriculture warehouses, winemaking facilities, garages and changing rooms. The total investment was twenty million euros." Even though the structure and style of the wine seem to indicate adherence to the decades-old recipe, that recipe is not the same as the one used 50 years ago. Tasting these perfectly elegant and harmonious wines at an oak table in the estate owner's residence raises questions about the future of the estate. Is there anything more that could possibly be done to improve the quality of these wines? Is it even necessary? After pondering for a moment, Pablo Alvarez answers: "Quality will always come first, both now and in the future. The only way to move forward is to produce vintages, each one better than the next, because that is the very essence of wine ­ there will never be an absolutely perfect product. However, the quest for that unattainable goal represents our future." > VegA SiciliA ReSeRVA eSPeciAl TRADITIONALLY IN SPAIN the few wineries that bottled their wines (most sold their wines from the cask) made two types of wine with each harvest: that of the current year and another wine without a specific harvest, which was called "Reserva Especial". It was a blend of wines from the best harvests, which came to be the most representative wine of the winery. With Reserva Especial, Vega Sicilia seeks to continue a very old Spanish custom and bring together the balance of different vintages. Vega Sicilia Reserva Especial, released in 1981 ­ was a blend of the 1960, 1962 and 1968 vintages Vega Sicilia Especial Reserva, released in 1983 ­ a blend of the 1968, 1970 and 1972 vintages Vega Sicilia Especial Reserva, released in 1984 ­ a blend of the 1970, 1972 and 1973 vintages Vega Sicilia Especial Reserva, released in 1988 ­ a blend of the 1960, 1965 and 1972 vintages Vega Sicilia Especial Reserva, released in 1988 ­ a blend of the 1967, 1965 and 1972 vintages Vega Sicilia Especial Reserva, released in 1990 ­ a blend of the 1968 and 1970 vintages Vega Sicilia Especial Reserva, released in 1991 ­ a blend of the 1968, 1970 and 1972 vintages Vega Sicilia Especial Reserva, released in 1992 ­ a blend of the 1970 and 1972 vintages Vega Sicilia Especial Reserva, released in 1995 ­ a blend of the 1973 and 1974 vintages Vega Sicilia Especial Reserva, released in 1996 ­ a blend of the 1973 and 1981 vintages Vega Sicilia Especial Reserva, released in 1997 ­ a blend of the 1981, 1986 and 1990 vintages Vega Sicilia Especial Reserva, released in 1998 ­ a blend of the 1981 and 1990 vintages Vega Sicilia Especial Reserva, released in 2000 ­ a blend of the 1981, 1990 and 1994 vintages Vega Sicilia Especial Reserva, released in 2001 ­ a blend of the 1990, 1994 and 1995 vintages Vega Sicilia Especial Reserva, released in 2002 ­ a blend of the 1985, 1986 and 1990 vintages Vega Sicilia Especial Reserva, released in 2003 ­ a blend of the 1985, 1990 and 1991 vintages Vega Sicilia Especial Reserva, released in 2004 ­ a blend of the 1985, 1991 and 1996 vintages Vega Sicilia Especial Reserva, released in 2006 ­ a blend of the 1989, 1990 and 1994 vintages Bodegas Vega Sicilia S.A. Finca Vega Sicilia Carretera Nacional 122, km 323 47359 Valbuena de Duero Spain Tel. + 34 983 680 147 Fax + 34 983 680 263 vegasicilia@vega-sicilia.com www.vega-sicilia.com ~ 23 ~ Fi n e Ve g a S i c i l i a

A VegA SiciliA Time line 1848 ­ Acquisition of land The history of this estate began in 1848, when Toribio Lecanda, a landowner of Basque origin, bought a 2000-hectare estate used for agriculture and cattle farming from the Marquis of Valbuena. 1864 ­ Vega Sicilia founded Eloy, son of Toribio Lecanda, and founder of the Vega Sicilia winery in 1864, bought 18 000 shoots of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Pinot Noir in Bordeaux, in order to use them in the making of brandy and ratafias. In 1876, at the Philadelphia Fair, Lecanda obtained a quality certificate for his brandies. 1904 ­ The incorporation of Domingo Garramiola With the estate having been acquired by the Herrero family, it is then rented to Cosme Palacio, who creates the winery with the help of enologist Domingo Garramiola, a person who is crucial to the history of Vega Sicilia. 1915 ­ The birth of Unico 1915 was the birth year of two new wines: Vega Sicilia Unico and Valbuena. These wines followed along the lines of the Rioja wines of the day: lengthy ageing in vats and wooden casks and bottled to order. The distribution of these first bottles began among the upper class bourgeoisie and the aristocracy, but none were available for commercial purposes. Thus began the forging of the legend of Spain's most exclusive wine, as it cannot be bought with money ­ only with friendship. 1929 ­ A Prize at the World Fair The wines of Vega Sicilia first gained real public recognition thanks to prizes awarded at, among others, the World Fair in Barcelona in 1929. On this occasion, accolades were bestowed on the 1917 and 1918 vintages. 1933 ­ The Death of Domingo Garramiola Domingo Garramiola died in 1933. The responsibility of continuing with his work fell on his closest collaborator, Martiniano Renedo. 1956 ­ The arrival of Jesús Anadón Jesús Anadón joined the wineries in 1956. He was to be director of the company for several decades. 1982 ­ The Alvarez family acquires Bodegas Vega Sicilia The current stage began in 1982, when David Alvarez acquired the winery and the vineyards from the Venezuelan businessman Miguel Neumann. ~ 24 ~

A VegA SiciliA Time line 1985 ­ The retirement of Jesús Anadón The retirement of Jesús Anadón meant the leaving of a man who carried out his responsibilities as director and oenologist of Vega Sicilia in a highly personal way. Upon his departure, Pablo Alvarez took full possession of the general management of the winery; the oenology area was taken on by Mariano García, who had been Jesús Anadón's assistant since joining the company in 1968. 1991 ­ The creation of Bodegas Alión Alión winery was born on the 5th of November 1991. This is a name laden with emotion, as it corresponds to the town of León in which the family patriarch, David Alvarez, was born. 1993 ­ The Alvarez family arrives in Hungary Tokaj Oremus is founded by Vega Sicilia. 1997 ­ The purchase and constitution of Bodegas Pintia Bodegas Alquiriz is the new project that has been designed to promote Vega Sicilia. The desire of the Alvarez family is to make the best Toro wine. In order to do this, 70 hectares of vineyard have been bought in different places since the harvest of 1997 within the Designation of Origin. In 2001, after four years of studying the concept of the wine, it was made for commercial purposes for the very first time. 1998 ­ The consolidation of a team of expert oenologists 1998 saw the incorporation of Xavier Ausás into the technical management of the winery group after six years working as an oenologist in Vega Sicilia. Xavier, together with his sister Mercedes and Begoña Jovellar, is considered to be the father, master and educator of the company `s wines. 2000 ­ Primum Familiae Vini and Vega Sicilia Primum Familiae Vini is an organisation formed by the twelve family-run wineries of the highest international prestige, and which includes Vega Sicilia. The year 2000 was also the year which saw the end of the renovation and modernisation process of the winery. 2011 ­ A launch of a new winery project in Spain Pablo Alvarez launches a new joint venture winery with Baron Benjamin de Rothschild in Rioja. A 26-million euro winery is named Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia ­ in Rioja. ~ 25 ~ Fi n e Ve g a S i c i l i a

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THE BEST VEGA SICILIA UNICO VINTAGES 1915­1990 BOTTLE CONDITION A1: Bordeaux bottle:Wine level by the neck Burgundy bottle: No ullage Influence on the price of the wine: Full price A2: Bordeaux bottle:Wine level bottom neck Burgundy bottle: Ullage between 1cm­2cm Influence on the price of the wine: Full price A3: Bordeaux bottle:Wine level top shoulder Burgundy bottle: Ullage between 2cm­4cm Influence on the price of the wine: 10­15% Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: 1120 A2 Dark, intense, brownish Sweet, open and sound ­ chocolate, spicy, toasted, mature balanced, soft, elegant, harmonious Long and silky The beginning of the legend A wine that money can't buy 3 times, last in 10/2011 30 minutes 1 hour Now No food, please Very low After the Rioja vineyards had recovered from Phylloxera in 1915, the winemaker of Vega Sicilia, Domingo Garramiola, made his first estate bottled wine ­ first vintage of Unico saw the daylight. Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: 2422 A3 Dark, brick-red with orange hue Expressive, intense, leather, spices and old wood elegant, velvety structure, very complex, flavourful, vanilla, cocoa, tobacco, caramel, touch of wood Palate: Medium-bodied, intense, wellFinish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Inside information: Palate: Sophisticated, medium-bodied, Finish: Multilayered, vivid, lingering In a nutshell: A wine like the Chesterfield vintage couch Buy or not: Absolutely yes, if only you are able to find one Or try this: Bodegas La Rioja Alta 890 1890 Final verdict: There is always something magical when you taste the birth vintage of a great wine ­ this was no exception. particular bottle of Unico 1917. The grandfather of the current owner of a famous Bilbao restaurant was well acquainted with the previous owner of Vega Sicilia, but at that time, in the 1920s, his establishment was not an upper scale restaurant where fine and expensive wines like Vega Sicilia could be sold. The owner of Vega Sicilia, said that as they were friends, he would allocate three bottles of Unico every year to the restaurateur: one bottle that they would drink together, one that the restaurateur could drink when he wanted and the last one he should be kept for his grandchildren. Hopefully this bottle was the one he forgot to drink by himself. Tasted: 3 times, last in 10/2011 Decanting time: 10 minutes Glass time: 30 minutes When to drink: Now Food pairing: The best Pata Negra available Fake factor: Very low Inside information: There is a nice story attached to this Or try this: 1917 Bugatti Type 16 Final verdict: The best Unico produced before the 1960s ~ 27 ~ Fi n e 93p 1915 Vega Sicilia Unico 98p 1917 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia Ve g a S i c i l i a A4: Bordeaux bottle:Wine level upper shoulder Burgundy bottle: Ullage between 4cm­6cm Influence on the price of the wine: 20­25% A5: Bordeaux bottle:Wine level mid-shoulder or lower Burgundy bottle: Ullage between 6cm­9cm Influence on the price of the wine: 30­50%

94p 1918 Vega Sicilia Unico 2011 A1 Medium intense, tile-red Pronounced and complex ­ roasted coffee, seductive, toasted, evolved watering acidity, mellow tannins, low fruit intensity 94p 1922 Vega Sicilia Unico 1211 A3 Dark, healthy, promising Open, exotic, ripe, leathery, sweet, intense, coffee, toffee, plum, dried fruit rich, powerful, well-polished tannins Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Palate: Medium-bodied, vivid, mouth- Palate: Fresh, fruity, full, intense, balanced, Finish: Round, silky, warm, long In a nutshell: No signs of old age Buy or not: Perhaps the best wine from the Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: 3 times, last in 2010 30 minutes 1 hour Now Rabbit ragout with truffle flavoured Pappardelle pasta Finish: Long and intense In a nutshell: Stunningly good Buy or not: Absolutely, if only you just can find one difficult 1922 vintage you can buy Tasted: 2 times, last in 1/2011 Decanting time: 30 minutes Glass time: 1 hour When to drink: Now to 2016 Food pairing: Lamb casserole Fake factor: Moderately low Inside information: The 1918 Unico was awarded at the 1929 Universal Exhibition in Barcelona. Fake factor: None Inside information: A very good year in Spain ­ the rest of the world is undrinkable Or try this: 1900 Château Mouton-Rothschild Final verdict: Bordeaux meets its match Or try this: Castillo Ygay 1917 Final verdict: A truly fine wine in excellent condition THE BEST VEGA SICILIA UNICO VINTAGES 1915­1990 95p 1929 Vega Sicilia Unico 1549 A2 Dark, deep, mystique, healthy Vigour, fresh, attempting, seductive, meaty, coffee, cigar, pistachio, mocha, plum well-balanced, distinctive warming 94p 1936 Vega Sicilia Unico 1355 A2 Almost black, deep, sound Clean, pure, generous, expressive, dried fig and apricot, cocoa, white truffles, burnt sugar, eucalyptus gentle, multi-dimensional, peaceful Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Palate: Crispy, wide, rich, ripe, multi-layered, Finish: Medium-long, pure, complex, round, In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Lots of content Yes, with pleasure 5 times, last in 10/2011 1 hour 2 hours Now Fried rump steak served with rustic potatoes Palate: Well-balanced, assertive, full, intense, Finish: Round, "biting", extensive In a nutshell: Refined and hearthy wine Buy or not: Yes, if possible Tasted: 6 times, last in 2010 Decanting time: 1 hour Glass time: 1 hour When to drink: Now Food pairing: Food for thought Fake factor: None Inside information: Undoubtedly the rarest and one of the best Unicos of the 1930s. While the grapes of this noble wine were ripening under the burning sun, on the hills of the Duero river, the youngest general of Spain, Francisco Franco, was planning a bloody coup d'état, which would lead the country into a civil war. Fake factor: None Inside information: The name Vega Sicilia first appeared in a document from 1601 in the form of "Pagos de Vega Sicilia y Carrascal", which means vineyard sites on the slopes of Santa Cecilia. Or try this: Haut-Brion 1929 Final verdict: Great, long lasting vintage Or try this: Château Pétrus 1937 Final verdict: Michael Bettane, who we had dinner with, said that the Unico 1936 was divinely delicate but had fire in its soul - how right he was. ~ 28 ~

97p 1941 Vega Sicilia Unico 1290 A1 (recorked at the winery) Dark, brownish, clean Ripe, opulent, expressive, eucalyptus, peppermint, coffee, mocha, dried fruits, refined woodiness acidity, balanced, sensitive, rich, fragrance 93p 1942 Vega Sicilia Unico 1321 A3 Fine, tawny, clear, deep Sound, open, full of fruit, perfumed, vanilla, aromatic, meaty, capsicum structure, fresh, medium-bodied, ample A bit narrow, astringent, youthful No signs of old age Yes, if you turn 70 in 2012 6 times, last in 10/2011 1 hour 1 hour Now Roasted rack of lamb with Manchego potato pure Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Palate: Intense, creamy, concentrated, fresh Finish: Fragile, silky, lingering, long In a nutshell: A touching presence Buy or not: Yes, but rare and expensive Tasted: 4 times, last in 10/2011 Decanting time: 1 hour Glass time: 1 hour When to drink: Now Food pairing: Book of Winston Churchill's war years Fake factor: None Inside information: The best Vega Sicilia vintage of 1940s. Production is only around 14 000 bottles. 1941 Palate: Broad, stylish, complex, firm Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Or try this: Giacomo Conterno Barolo Monfortino Final verdict: A super wine by any standard Or try this: Inglenook 1942 Final verdict: A very fine effort, but still lacks the qualities to be recognised as great! 90p 1944 Vega Sicilia Unico 2680 A2 Garnet, brownish, sound Open, candy-like, spicy, earthy, port-like grained tannin, a bit narrow, ripe 91p 1947 Vega Sicilia Unico 840 A1 Intense, brick-red, bright Wide, pure, dark cherries, leather, nutty, toasty, sweet, vanilla, plum smooth tannins, lively acidity, good fruit A silky, herbaceous, complex A peculiar wine Yes, but very hard to find 9 times, last in 2011 30 minutes 1 hour Now Pan-fried rump steak with green pepper sauce None Very low production ­ just over 13 000 bottles CVNE Viña Real Gran Reserva 1947 A fascinating vintage ­ in Bordeaux Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Palate: Ample, balanced, medium-full, fineFinish: Spicy, medium-long, warming In a nutshell: Not as great as we expected Buy or not: No, buy instead 1941 or 1942 at half the price Palate: Concentrated, balanced, intense, Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Inside information: Or try this: Final verdict: continental-type climate with an Atlantic influence. Rainfall is low, with annual averages below 500 mm, and is concentrated mostly in spring and autumn. Sunshine, which is highly extensive and abundant, reaches an annual average of 2200 hours, and the River Duero favours the morning mists and fogs that provide an additional source of humidity. Tasted: 4 times, last in 2010 Decanting time: 1 hour Glass time: 1 hour When to drink: Now Food pairing: Vitello Tonnato Fake factor: None Inside information: The Ribera del Duero has a Or try this: Biondi-Santi Riserva 1945 Final verdict: Getting too pricey ~ 29 ~ Fi n e Ve g a S i c i l i a using 75% Tempranillo, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, Malbec and Albillo. The phases in the typical maturation process of the wines in this period included time in large wooden wine vats, followed by a period in 700 litre wooden tanks and then finished off in used casks. In exceptional cases, new casks may have been used to coincide with the replacement of the old casks. Fake factor: None Inside information: Only 12 150 bottles were produced,

90p 1949 Vega Sicilia Unico 1250 A2 Dark, bright, healthy Open, pure, sound, intense, leathery, cocoa beans, vanilla, toffee bodied, aromatic, medium-intense, warm, a bit tannic 93p 1953 Vega Sicilia Unico 821 A2 Dark, deep, mature, healthy Reserved, weak, earthy, walnuts, leathery, aromatic, cedary dry, velvety, rich, balanced Vital, smooth, long Good spirit For 2013 60-year celebration ­ yes! 12 times, last in 10 /2011 1.5 hours 1 hour Now Venison, served with dark chocolate flavoured demi-glace and aged Gouda. Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Palate: Soft, evolved, balanced, medium- Palate: Medium-bodied, elegant, cool, a bit Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Finish: Plain, alcoholic, medium-length In a nutshell: Decent wine Buy or not: Don't bother ­ impossible to find Tasted: 7 times, last in 2011 Decanting time: 45 minutes Glass time: 1 hour When to drink: Now Food pairing: Grilled filet of venision Fake factor: None Inside information: Super low production ­ just over 2000 bottles made Or try this: Mouton-Rothschild 1949 Final verdict: One of the rarest, but not the dearest, Unicos 32 000 bottles. Tempranillo 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%, Merlot, Malbec and Albillo 5%. Fake factor: Neither seen or heard of Inside information: A low production year ­ just over Or try this: Mouton-Rothschild 1949 Final verdict: A trustworthy choice for the 60-year birthday party in 2013, but not in 2023. THE BEST VEGA SICILIA UNICO VINTAGES 1915­1990 95p 1957 Vega Sicilia Unico 662 A2 Moderately deep, brick-red Medium-strong, evolved, leathery, ripe strawberries, floral, toasty, esters, tobacco with satiny tannins, vivid acidity, ripe red fruits, spicy, leathery 93p 1960 Vega Sicilia Unico 344 A2 Medium-deep, brick-red Rich and open, nutty, leathery, earthy with prune aromas supple tannins, vivid acidity, sweet dried fruits and dried fig flavours Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Palate: Refined, medium-bodied structure Palate: Pronounced, rich, medium-bodied, Finish: Moderately long, round with tobacco In a nutshell: Round and earthy style Buy or not: Yes, if you want to have a still wine from 1960 Finish: Complex, energetic and lively In a nutshell: A surprisingly energetic and seductive style for Unico Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, was commericialised during the seventies in 25 500 Bordeaux bottles. This was the first great wine created by Vega Sicilia's new director and enologist Jesús Antadón, who revived the esteemed reputation of the famous estate during his long career, which ran from 1956 to 1985. Buy or not: Yes! Do not think twice Tasted: 3 times, last in 10/2011 Decanting time: 20 minutes Glass time: 45 minutes When to drink: Now­2018 Food pairing: None Fake factor: Neither seen or heard of Inside information: The 1957 Unico, made from 80% Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: 7 times, last in 2011 30 minutes 45 minutes Now­2015 Grilled pork ribs with grilled bell peppers 61 000 bottles. This was also the first vintage Vega Sicilia officially bottled magnums. Fake factor: None Inside information: Decent production numbers of Or try this: Penfolds Grange 1960 Final verdict: Not the fanciest Unico, but another Or try this: DRC La Tâche 1957 Final verdict: The world's best wine from this vintage great example how good Unicos are, even in off-vintages ~ 30 ~

97p 1962 Vega Sicilia Unico 569 A1 Dark, almost black, deep, promising Classic, sound, open, vivid, cherries, blackberries, vanilla, cedar, wood complex, intense, youthful, smooth, perfect elegant 95p 1965 Vega Sicilia Unico 309 A1 Brilliant, fairly deep, bright, youthful Sweet, open, rich, truffles, cedar, smokiness, glyceride juicy acidity, smooth, energetic Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Palate: Well-balanced, multi-layered, Palate: Medium-bodied, intense mounthfeel, Finish: Beautiful, silky, sensitive In a nutshell: This is certainly the best red wine of all made in 1965. Buy or not: Super good price-quality ratio Finish: Very long, persistance, flavourful, In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Damn good Absolutely yes. 16 times, last in 10 /2011 1 hours 2 hours Now to 2020 Châteaubriand with roasted root vegetables and rosemary potatoes Or try this: Château Haut-Brion 1961 Final verdict: An absolutely brilliant and royal wine. Or try this: 1965 Mustang Cabriolet Final verdict: Difficult to find fault 97p 1968 Vega Sicilia Unico 977 A1 Intense, red cherry, deep Open, wide, refined, spicy, dry fruit, aromatic, tobacco, dark chocolate balanced, vigour, sweet tannins Forcefull, very long, flavourful Still a sensation Very drinkable today ­ find and buy it 6 times, last in 10 /2011 1.5 hours 2 hours Now to 2015 Fried duck breast served with light Hoisin sauce and polenta there is a chance of faulty bottles 94p 1970 Vega Sicilia Unico 619 A1 Good, healthy, youthful Full, wide, complex, delicate, coffee, walnut, tobacco, syrup, wood flavour Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Palate: Full-bodied, ripe, wild, complex, wellFinish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Palate: Powerful, youthful, warm, intense Finish: Very long, flavourful, multi-layered, sophisticated In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: It was worth the long wait Very good price-quality ratio 7 times, last in 2010 1.5 hours 2 hours Now to 2025 Jabugo Pata Negra with aged manchego and onions. there is a chance of faulty bottles Fake factor: Because of Parker's very high points concrete tanks, after it was placed in large French oak vats over 5 years. The wine remained in used barrels for 8 years before bottling. The 1968 was an average production year ­ just over 45 300 bottles and 2000 magnums. Grape varieties: Tempranillo 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Merlot, Malbec and Albillo 10%. Fake factor: Because of Parker's very high points weather and high rainfall. There was no spring frost and the summer was hot and wet with considerable variations in temperature from night to day. Autumn was mild and an early harvest took place under decent weather conditions. The crop was small, but the quality was superb. This Unico was commercialised in 75cl size (94 500 bottles) between 1995 and 1997, inclusive. In magnum size (2 000 bottles), it happened as late as in 2000. The 1970 Unico is a blend of 70% Tinto Fino, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot. Inside information: This vintage spent the first year in Inside information: The year started with very cold Or try this: Sassicaia 1968 Final verdict: This is what 007 should be drinking Or try this: Château Latour 1970 Final verdict: Magnums are even better ~ 31 ~ Fi n e Ve g a S i c i l i a 1962 had all the characteristics of a great year: a cold winter and a mild spring with high spluviometry. During the hot summer there were great thermal fluctuations between day and night, a phenomena which contributes to the mark of a great vintage. The harvest took place under excellent temperature conditions and sunny skies. Because of the excellent climate conditions the harvesting began at the beginning of October. The result was very good, and it was possible to bottle 87 600 bordelais bottles and 2200 magnums. Fake factor: None so far Inside information: In Spain the climate conditions in particularly in Rioja, with heavy rain during the harvest. In Ribera del Duero the winter was relatively cold and rainy, holding the vines back a few weeks. But May and April were warm, and were followed by a successful early flowering and an almost ideal warm and long summer. After a hot and waterless summer some welcome rain arrived in late September. In Bodegas Vega Sicilia the harvest started at the beginning of October in dry and warm conditions. The quantity was high for this vintage and the total production of Unico was 91 000 Bordeaux bottles and 2000 magnums. The 1965 Unico was made from Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) 75%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20% and Merlot 5%, and was commercialised from 1984 to 1987. Buy or not: Absolutely yes. Tasted: 8 times, last in 10 /2011 Decanting time: 1 hours Glass time: 2 hours When to drink: Now to 2015 Food pairing: Rabbit ragôut with fried rice Fake factor: Not today, not tomorrow Inside information: A fairly difficult year in Spain,

92p 1972 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 311 A1 Quite intense, brick-red Complex, evolved, toasty, earthy, smoky with lovely balance, lively acidity, sweet red fruits, spicy 95p 1975 Vega Sicilia Unico 421 A1 Ruby-red-brick, full, deep, promising Accesiable, forward, refined, youthful, dried apricot, forest floor, white pepper, plum, fruit-driven, nutty velvety, powerful, well-balanced, multi-layered structure Flavourful, pure, long, elegant Guilty on all charges Yes, you should 3 times, last in 2006 2 hours 1 hour Now to 2020 Roasted pigeon wrapped in bacon and served with olive and ricotta-filled raviolis. Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Palate: Medium-bodied, a bit reserved but Finish: Balanced, long and gently robust In a nutshell: Blue-blooded Unico Buy or not: Yes, it is hard to find a better wine from the 1972 vintage Palate: Distinctive, focused, rich, juicy, Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: started to raise its head as a wine production region, and by the mid 1970s Vega Sicilia was accompanied by 30 other wine producers in the region. Production: 65 000 bottles Tasted: 4 times, last in 2010 Decanting time: 30 minutes Glass time: 1 hour When to drink: Now to 2015 Food pairing: Aged Manchego cheese Fake factor: None Inside information: During this era Ribera del Duero Or try this: 1972 Sassicaia Final verdict: One of the few wines from vintage 1972 which are really good. in 75 cl bottles in 1990 and 1999. In Magnum size it was commercialised in 1994. After fermentation, it spent 24 months in large capacity wooden vats. It was aged for 24 months in butyric-fermented casks, sat in the and spent a further 6 years in semi-used and used casks. The rest in the bottle until commercialisation. Only 44 750 Bordeaux bottles and 2 000 Magnum were produced. Fake factor: None Inside information: The 1975 vintage was released Or try this: Château Trotanoy 1975 Final verdict: Doomed without drinking 96p 1982 Vega Sicilia Unico 286 A1 Dark, dense, clean Impressive, open, wide, perfumed, milk chocolate, defined, earthy tones, cedar, cocoa well-balanced, velvety, elegant, full extensive 95p 1985 Vega Sicilia Unico 235 A1 Medium-intense, ruby Charming, intense, complex, blackcurrant, tobacco, white chocolate, farmyard aromas, dark fruits elegant, moderate acidity, supple tannins, polished Refined, lingering, long So elegant Great value 11 times, last in 2010 1 hour 2 hours Now Fried duck breast served with light Hoisin sauce and polenta Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Palate: Vigour, creamy, fresh acidity, mellow, Finish: Lovely weight, broad, meaty, In a nutshell: Mounthfilling Buy or not: Great value Tasted: 4 times, last in 2011 Decanting time: 2 hours Glass time: 2 hours When to drink: Now to 2025 Food pairing: Grilled lamb chops Fake factor: None Inside information: Vega Sicilia released both the 1968 Palate: Medium-bodied, good balance, Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: and 1982 vintages at the same time in 1991, after 23 and 9 years ageing. The wine remained in 20 000-litre wooden tanks for one year, 8 months in new casks of French oak, 4 years in semi-old and old ones and the rest in bottles until being released. Production: 81 500 75cl bottles and 2 000 magnums. Tempranillo 65%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Merlot, Malbec and Albillo 15%. Fake factor: None Inside information: After fermentation, it spent 12 months in large capacity wooden vats. It was aged for 8 months in new casks, 24 months in semi-used casks and 26 in used casks. The rest in the bottle until commercialisation in 1996. Tempranillo 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Merlot, Malbec and Albillo 10%. Production: 60 750 75cl bottles and 2 000 magnums. Or try this: Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1982 Final verdict: A bull with soul Or try this: Château Palmer 1985 Final verdict: Ready to drink, although they released the Double Magnums just a few years ago. ~ 32 ~

91p 1987 Vega Sicilia Unico 221 A1 Ruby, intense, brilliant Elegant, volatile, discreet, coffee, dark fruit, menthol medium-intense, complex 90p 1989 Vega Sicilia Unico 221 A1 Bright, ruby, intense Exotic, elegant, open, fresh, balsamic, black ripe fruits, cherry, fig acidity, full, a bit volatile, promising of bite Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Palate: Medium-bodied, gentle, smooth, Finish: Moderate, silky, peaceful In a nutshell: Feminine Buy or not: Yes! Tasted: 14 times, last in 2010 Decanting time: 1.5 hour Glass time: 2 hours When to drink: Now to 2025 Food pairing: Lamb fillet with Fake factor: None Inside information: Once the fermentation process had Palate: Powerful, tannic, persistent, vivid Finish: Reserved, smooth, warming, a bit In a nutshell: Needs more time Buy or not: Future value Tasted: 13 times, last in 2010 Decanting time: 2 hours Glass time: 3 hours When to drink: 2020 Food pairing: Beef Wellington Fake factor: None Inside information: The 1990 vintage was released in Or try this: Château L'Evangile 1988 Final verdict: Bargain alternative next 10­15 years. THE BEST VEGA SICILIA UNICO VINTAGES 1915­1990 90p 1990 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 300 A1 Moderately deep, ruby Closed, lean, cherries, violets, hints of white pepper youthful, brambles, raspberries Average auction price: Bottle Condition: Colour: Nose: Palate: Medium-bodied, lively, supple tannins, Finish: Silky, moderate length, still closed In a nutshell: A sleeping giant? Buy or not: There are better wines available that are the same price and more drinkable today. 5 times, last in 2010 5 hours 4 hours 2025­2030 Pan-fried Beef Sirloin with garlic potatoes Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: None Inside information: After alcoholic fermentation in wooden and stainless steel vats, malolactic fermentation takes place in large 18 000 to 20 000-litre wooden vats over 2 years, followed by 18 months in new casks and 48 months in used casks. The rest sat in the bottle until commercialisation in the years 2 000 and 2001. Production: 109 548 Bordeaux bottles, 2 653 Magnum and 150 Double magnum. Or try this: Pesquera Gran Reserva 1990 Final verdict: A giant frog waiting for his Princess ~ 33 ~ Fi n e Ve g a S i c i l i a finished, it remained in large-capacity wooden vats for 2 years. It was matured for 16 months in new casks, 2 years in semi-new casks, 3 in used casks, and finally a further 3 years in large-capacity wooden vats. The remaining time was spent in the bottle until its distribution. Grape variaties: Tempranillo 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%, Merlot, Malbec and Albillo 10%. Production: 79 500 75cl bottles, 2 050 magnums and 115 double magnums a 75 cl format in 2003. It is not defined yet when it will be released in Magnum format. Tinto Fino: 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon: 20%. Production was 100 000 75cl. bottles, 2500 Magnums and 110 Jeroboams. Or try this: CVNE Imperial 1989 Final verdict: Promising, but will evolve during the

200 The FINE Wine Index The world's only independent FINE Wine index. Measuring the price development of the world's nest and most drinkable wines between the vintages of 1865 and 2005. ~ 34 ~

The Fine Wine 200 Index 600 000 505 932 557 668 450 000 451 810 424 586 300 000 204 148 2002 2005 2008 2009 2010 2011 The Fine Wine 200 Index displays the combined value (in euros) of the 200 single bottles of the fine and rare wines selected. THE FINE WINE 200 INDEX represents the price movement of 200 of the most desirable fine and rare wines which are highly drinkable today, and for which there is a solid secondary market. The index is calculated quarterly. The majority of the index consists of Bordeaux wines (51.5%) from the vintages of 1865­2005, but also wines from Burgundy (19%) 1923­1999, Rhone (7%) 1961­1999, Champagne (6.5%) 1961­1996, California (5.5%) 1974­2001, Italy (3%) 1971­2001, Portugal (2.5%) 1945­1997, Australia (2.5%) 1971­1996, and Spain (2.5%) 1953­1999. ~ 35 ~ Fi n e 150 000 To p 2 0 0 302 787

The Fine Wine 200 Index The FINE Wine 200 Index is calculated using the average price of the fine wines sold in over twenty of the most important wine auction houses of the world (listed below) and then weighted to account for original production levels and growing scarcity as the wine ages. For the consumer, the auction prices usually tell of the lowest price paid for the wine. When buying wine from a wine store the prices are generally 30 per cent to 200 per cent higher than the prices at the auctions we have listed in this book. However, there are some wine stores, especially in Europe, which often purchase wine straight from private individuals and can therefore occasionally price their wines below auction prices. Bordeaux Index 300 000 252 086 Burgundy Index 233 273 192 658 225 000 185 121 157 658 101 609 300 000¢ 243 039 214 186 205 975 187 330 150 000 225 000 75 000 150 000 108 507 75 027 2002 2005 2008 2009 2010 2011 75 000 The price information given in this index tells the reader the average price of the wine paid at the biggest auctions worldwide. It is based on information, collected by FINE Publishing Ltd, of the wines' selling prices at the auctions between 1996 and 2012. The price differences can be considerable from one auction to another, so the average calculated price offered here is simply illustrative and should be taken as a suggestion only, and not as the ultimate truth. 2002 2005 2008 2009 2010 2011 Sales in currencies other than euros are converted to euros as of the date of the sale. Champagne Index 12 000 10 915 11 076 9646 11 525 Rest of the world Index 40 000 30 000 27 741 27 650 29 673 30 280 9 000 20 000 16 256 19 474 6 000 5474 10 000 3 000 2798 2002 2005 2008 2009 2010 2011 2005 2008 2009 2010 2011 2002 A price given with a wine relates to the average auction price of a singular estate-bottled wine in good condition. The price of a wine in outstanding condition and with a good storage history is usually higher than the given average price, meaning that the price of a wine in poorer condition and with an unknown storage history is generally lower. The price we have given does not include auction costs, which vary between 8 per cent and 25 per cent of the price depending on the auction. Please also acknowledge that all data and content, together with any rights therein, without limitation copyright and database rights, are and shall remain the property of Fine Publishing Ltd, and you will further acknowledge that such information is provided for your personal use only. Any other use of the information within this magazine, including any commercial use thereof, requires a licence or such other written permission from Fine Publishing Ltd. ~ 36 ~

A few examples of some of the biggest movers of 2011 15 71 169 188 The auction results between 1996 and 2011 include: Edward Roberts International, Chicago, US / Artus Associés Paris, FR / Christie'sSouth Kensington London, GB / Wermuth S.A. Zürich, CH / Christie's NY Wines New York, US / Sotheby's London, GB / Acker Merrall & Condit New-York, US, Hong Kong, China / Chassaing-Rivet-Fournié Toulouse, FR / Tajan Paris, FR / Koppe & Partner Düsseldorf, DE / Sotheby's New York, US, Hong Kong, China / Christie's Amsterdam, NL / Lawsons Sydney, AU / Lombrail-Teucquam Paris, FR / Steinfels Weinauktionen Zürich, CH / Zachys-Christie's New York, US / Sotheby's Chicago,US / Langton's Sydney, AU / Sterling Auctioneers Subiaco-Perth, AU/ Morrell & Company New York, US / Butterfield & Butterfield San Francisco & Los Angeles,US / Winebid.com, US / Spectrum, US, UK / Besch Cannes Auction, Fr. ~ 37 ~ Fi n e 114 140 To p 2 0 0

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 Individual Price Developments of the 200 Index Wines 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 ~ 38 ~ 8

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 9 13 11 15 12 ~ 39 ~ 16 Fi n e 10 14 To p 2 0 0

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 17 21 18 22 19 23 20 ~ 40 ~ 24

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 25 29 27 31 28 ~ 41 ~ 32 Fi n e 26 30 To p 2 0 0

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 33 37 34 38 35 39 36 ~ 42 ~ 40

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 41 45 43 47 44 ~ 43 ~ 48 Fi n e 42 46 To p 2 0 0

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 49 53 50 54 51 55 52 ~ 44 ~ 56

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 57 61 59 63 60 ~ 45 ~ 64 Fi n e 58 62 To p 2 0 0

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 65 69 66 70 67 71 68 ~ 46 ~ 72

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 73 77 75 79 76 ~ 47 ~ 80 Fi n e 74 78 To p 2 0 0

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 81 85 82 86 83 87 84 ~ 48 ~ 88

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 89 93 91 95 92 ~ 49 ~ 96 Fi n e 90 94 To p 2 0 0

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 97 101 98 102 99 103 100 ~ 50 ~ 104

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 105 109 107 111 108 ~ 51 ~ 112 Fi n e 106 110 To p 2 0 0

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 113 117 114 118 115 119 116 ~ 52 ~ 120

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 121 125 123 127 124 ~ 53 ~ 128 Fi n e 122 126 To p 2 0 0

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 129 133 130 134 131 135 132 ~ 54 ~ 136

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 137 141 139 143 140 ~ 55 ~ 144 Fi n e 138 142 To p 2 0 0

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 145 149 146 150 147 151 148 ~ 56 ~ 152

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 153 157 155 159 156 ~ 57 ~ 160 Fi n e 154 158 To p 2 0 0

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 The FINE Wine 200 Index Wall 161 162 163 165 164 ~ 58 ~ 166

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 167 171 169 173 170 ~ 59 ~ 174 Fi n e 168 172 To p 2 0 0

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 175 177 176 178 179 ~ 60 ~ 180

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 181 182 184 ~ 61 ~ 185 Fi n e 183 To p 2 0 0

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 ~ 62 ~ 193

The Fine Wine 200 Index 1.1.2012 194 195 198 199 Disclaimer: The information presented here has been gathered with care from sources deemed reliable and has been carefully transcribed. The Fine Wine Index is provided for informational purposes only and does not amount to financial advice or advice as to the value or likely future values of any of the wines it discusses. The opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. Neither FINE nor any of the authors or editors of this magazine accept any liability for the accuracy of its contents. 200 ~ 63 ~ Fi n e 196 197 To p 2 0 0

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proper wine storage a myth? Text: Lee Zinser Photos: Pekka Nuikki, Greg Gorman and Cellarworks ~ 65 ~ Fi n e Te m p e r a t u r e

Tem pe ra tu re ~ 66 ~ YOU SEE THE WINE STEWARD IN THE DISTANCE. HE IS PULLING A BOTTLE OF WINE FROM THE CELLAR THAT JUST MOMENTS AGO YOU SELECTED FROM THE WINE LIST. THE WINE COMES FROM A GREAT VINEYARD AND THE VINTAGE IS ONE OF THE BEST. THE WINE ARRIVES, AND WHILE BEING SHOWN THE BOTTLE YOU REACH OUT AND TOUCH IT. YOUR HAND CONFIRMS IT HAS BEEN STORED CORRECTLY ...OR HAS IT? Let's ask Victoria Quite often the question "What is the best temperature to store wines?" is asked. I hear numbers like 55 degrees (13C), 57 degrees (14C) and 58 degrees (14.5C). I hear of passive cellars that fluctuate between 53 and 61 degrees (12­16C) in the course of a year with summer hitting the higher temperatures and winter the lower temperatures. Auction catalogues often say "properly stored by gentleman in the Midwest", but what is "properly stored" and where is the Midwest? It is universally agreed that the middle to high 50s (12­15C) is the proper storage temperature. Why this particular temperature range, and, more importantly, does it really matter? This approved temperature range started hundreds of years ago, before HVAC and mechanical equipment. It just so happens that anytime you go below the frost line anywhere in the world, that the median temperature is around 56 degrees (13C). So when you have an underground cellar in Bordeaux, Burgundy, or another wine producing area, the passive temperature where the wines are stored and will mature is around 56 degrees. Is this coincidental? Is it just by chance that convenient, free to operate and natural storage conditions just happen to be the magic number for the wine to mature and be stored? Is this

temperature range always the "right" range? Well, it all depends on who you are at war with. During the Victorian Era, England, who enjoyed French wines that were properly stored, was cut off when a war once again ensued against the French. In an effort to maintain the life they were accustomed to, the English looked to other sources and decided again on Madeira. Earlier, lessons had been learned when these wines were shipped around the Cape of Good Hope. They were transported in the hulls of ships over the equator, and would frequently reach cooking temperatures. To preserve the wine in these harsh conditions they added clear alcohol in order to fortify it. When this cooked, oxidized and ruined wine hit the shores of England it became a hit; indeed, it was a most celebrated drink, akin to Champagne today. You can still find very enjoyable bottles of Madeira from the 1700s for a pretty penny. In the production of Madeira today they imitate the real conditions that existed during the trading years. "Properly stored conditions" in this case means being cooked, oxidized and harshly treated, which makes it highly sought-after. Carafe of red Quite often I am asked the question about storing white wines at a lower temperature than red wines, and I always go back to two very important points. The first is that the temperature for storing wine which is usually cooler is not the same as for drinking wine which is usually closer to room temperature. Secondly, when you go to the Champagne region, Bordeaux or Burgundy, all the wines, whether red or white, are stored in natural cellars under the frost line and therefore within 55 to 59 degrees (13­15C). The reason many ask about storing white wines at a lower temperature is firstly due to advertising and marketing, which tries to sell more expensive wine fridges with dual temperatures, and second of all because we have been trained to drink white wines colder, as the imperfection of the lower cost white wines can be masked at lower temperatures. It is a different story with lower value red wines: just imagine sitting around a wooden table with a large group of friends on a chilly night eating pasta, talking and laughing while drinking homemade Italian red wine. It may not be the best wine you have ever had but nobody notices due the good time being had by all. Inexpensive white wines do not have that same chance. The imperfections of lower valued white wines need to be masked and are often served from ice buckets ­ even in 3-star Michelin restaurants. M Y T H ? ~ 67 ~ Fi n e Te m p e r a t u r e

The big day So now you are at the auction bidding on some 1961 first growths. You have been told the wines have been kept in "properly stored conditions", and have even inspected the wines. You win the lot and upon getting it home decide to celebrate. You open one bottle with friends and it is everything you expected. A short while later at a future event you decide to open another bottle, but this one is a complete embarrassment. What happened? In the early 1960s when the wine was bottled, there may have been some imperfections in the cork, the capsule or during bottling. In stable and appropriate conditions these imperfections may not have compromised the wine. During the early years before temperature controlled shipping and regular overnight deliveries, the wine could have been exposed to very harsh conditions. Huge fluctuations in temperature will test the imperfections of both cork and capsule, as well as stress the wine itself. In many cases, we only know the most recent storage conditions of the wines we are buying, and while the current conditions of even the past ten years may be good, it will not make up for the harsh conditions of the previous 30 years. There is just no repairing the six weeks it sat on a dock in Honduras during mid-summer before being shipped to the U.S. in the 1970s. So while we currently see our potential wine purchase in pristine condition, the life course of our wine may not always have been so kind. Heat, cold, vibration and light, as well as imperfections in the wine, bottle and closure, all contribute to the wine's detriment. Unlike a smoker who has stopped smoking for many years and now benefits from renewed health, the damage a wine sustains is irreversible no matter how good the storage conditions are later in life. ~ 68 ~

Raising up kids Scientifically, temperature plays a big role in the development of wine. There are a number of aspects to consider, and to start with we understand that heat translates into energy. Wine evolves over time and if the temperature it is stored at or exposed to is high, then the molecular structure and development is faster than its years. When it is too low development is stunted. We can illustrate it this way: by adding excessive heat or high temperatures during storage, we are forcing a young child to behave and act like a grown up. We lose the maturity that comes with time. On the other hand, if the wines are stored in very low temperatures, it will reach a good age but may be stunted in terms of maturity. In both cases, we are forcing the wine to develop at a rate inappropriate to its age. Many studies suggest that the 56­59 range (13­15C) is appropriate for a balanced development, which allows the wine to mature without losing finesse. There are a few reasons to deviate from the status quo and two points come to mind in practical application. The first deals with fragile wines. These are wines that are older and have already reached their full maturity. By lowering the temperature to the low 50s (11­12C) we slow down molecular activity, which will extend and preserve the life of the wine. The other example of deviation is represented in our opening illustration at the restaurant. In this situation, we recognise the two variables in play: the first is that the wine being sold has a fairly regular turnover and is not in danger of being ruined over the few months it spends in the restaurant at a higher storage temperature (around 60 degrees, or 15­16C). The other consideration is that when we have made our wine selection we do not want to wait twenty minutes or more while it comes up to drinking temperature. This situation of high turnover in wines quite often extends beyond restaurants and is seen in wine stores as well. Very often I see very expensive wines in liquor stores being stored at room temperature. Of course, after changing hands many times these same wines may end up in a cellar and then later sold as "properly stored" at auction, with the end user none the wiser. Proper storage and appropriate temperatures will certainly enhance the enjoyment of most wines. These various scenarios are just a few I discuss with clients in preliminary consultation with them during their wine cellar design. Understanding the effects of various temperatures, the objective of the collector and the various kinds of wines to be collected helps us arrive at an appropriate solution. Yet, we always arrive at the perfect temperature and the "proper storage conditions". > ~ 69 ~ Fi n e Te m p e r a t u r e

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of Destiny TEXT: Stuart George ~ 71 ~ As the "noughties" came to an end, the global economy remained in a fragile state. The credit crunch that began in 2008 and spread like wildfire in 2009 forced Greece and Ireland to seek financial aid from the EU and the International Monetary Fund. By January 2011, Portugal was on the brink. The world as a whole is richer than it was in 2000. But stock market investors have spent ten years getting nowhere. The Dow had its worst decade since the 1930s, while the dotcom crash, 9/11 and the financial meltdown all sent shares plummeting. By December 2010, it was up by only 2.2 per cent on its January 2000 level. Apple shares, which are one of the success stories of the decade, were worth less than $30 in 2000. Now they are close to $350. In January 2000, a case of Lafite 1982 was worth, according to figures from the London-based fine wine exchange Liv-ex, $3895. By December 2010 it was worth $60 151, an increase of 1544 per cent. In October 2010 the price spiked to $107 248. It has been an unprecedented decade for fine wine, ten years in which where, how and for how much wine is sold has changed forever. Fi n e Auction report of 2000­2010

N C The China syndrome In a remarkably short time, China's economy has blossomed into the second largest in the world. Only five years ago, China's GDP was half that of second-placed Japan, which the Chinese eclipsed in 2010. Next stop: the mammoth U.S. economy -- a milestone that is a decade or two away and yet all but certain. Things have changed since China was cloistered away behind a bamboo curtain and its major diplomatic ally was Albania. The new Chinese embassy that was opened in 2008 is the largest in Washington. Just as all but one national economy has been overtaken by China, the "traditional" fine wine markets in London and New York might feel as though it is the end of their world. They have had to hand over the keys to the cellars of the Quai des Chartrons in Bordeaux to the Asians. In April 2003, the SARS outbreak made Hong Kong a no-go area for everybody, including wine merchants, who mostly serviced Asian clients from offices in London or New York. Now half the fine wine world is there, including all the major UK and US auctioneers and retailers. make the wine, after all, and if anybody should profit from them it is the producers themselves. The three expensive Bordeaux en primeur campaigns in the first half of the decade created a conundrum: release prices would have to decline or secondary market prices would have to increase. Finally, in 2007, the secondary market exploded like the Tsar Bomba. Suddenly there were more lavish, hardback catalogues than ever before ­ perhaps increased buyer's A new order There has been a fundamental change in the market worldwide over the last ten years, with growing numbers of people beginning to take an interest in wine, continuing dynamic economies and new emerging markets in Brazil, Russia, India and China ­ the so-called BRIC nations. In 2000, not a single Bentley was sold in Russia. In 2009, 103 were sold. At the start of the decade there were two million mobile handsets in India. By 2010, there were 545 million. As these figures show, the world has become both richer ­ and taller. In 2000, the world's tallest building was the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lampur at 452 metres. By 2010, it was the 828-metre Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The fine wine trade is dependent on the rich and, even after the credit crunch, there are plenty of those around. These days, a fine wine trader's only concerns are likely to be Parker points, theft of his stock and end of year bonuses in the financial sector. Fine wine is booming so much that Tonnellerie Quintessence, one of the leading suppliers of barrels to fine wine producers, has made the Fleur de Quintessence "Premium Barrel". (It has not yet been proven that it makes the wine taste any better.) Location became the great mantra of wine auctioneers. premiums are partly due to the enormous printing bills incurred by the auction houses. Location, location, location became the great mantra of wine auctioneers. More attention than ever was being paid by auctioneers, merchants and buyers to criteria that might affect the value of a wine: its provenance, condition, previous sales, and drinking form. Prickly consumers forced standards to go higher and authenticity became the priority. "Traditional" collectors, including the wine trade, wine press and enthusiastic amateurs, were overwhelmed by the new money in Asia. Chinese started looking for wines with which to fill their expensively built cellars. Auctions appeal to them because they can acquire a lot of wine in a very short time ­ over a few hours an entire cellar can be established. Anyone with cash to spend can wave their paddle and buy at an auction. Several hundred free-spending individuals entered the fine wine market and changed it radically. G Growing pains The prices of top Bordeaux 2000s redefined the en primeur campaign. By 2010 and the aftermath of the 2009 releases, it was no longer a matter of securing the wines at the least expensive price ­ it was a matter of securing allocations that could be sold on for even higher amounts. Although there was indignation at the release prices of the 2000s, 2003s, 2005s and 2009s, one cannot blame the Bordelais for selling their wines as extravagantly as possible. They ~ 72 ~

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G Go east, young man Virginia Woolf wrote in her 1924 essay "Mr Bennett and Mrs Brown", "On or about December 1910, human character changed." The fine wine market's character changed in February 2008, when Hong Kong banished tax on wine. This was even more significant than the reintroduction of wine auctions to New York in 1994. It completely changed the dynamics of the international fine wine trade. Indeed, it has probably been the most momentous (and lucrative) addition ever to occur to the fine wine industry. Hitherto, the most sought-after lots went to New York. During the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, there was a steady flow of wine from Europe to the USA, which became the foundation of the large collections established by Lloyd Flatt, Marvin Overton III and others. But now all that wine started to travel eastwards. To paraphrase the British art dealer Joseph Duveen, America has a great deal of wine, and Asia has a great deal of money. With the addition of an insatiable Hong Kong to the already thriving London and New York, the market was flying. But on 15 September 2008, Lehman Brothers collapsed like Thomas de Quincey's dissolving palace of snow. With their long lead times, auctioneers were powerless to prevent prices and clearance rates from becoming like Lady Throbbing and Mrs Blackwater's "portrait by Millais" in Evelyn Waugh's Vile Bodies, which "made a record in rock-bottom prices." But sometimes the darkest hour is just before dawn. Thanks to the economic strength of China, which was largely untouched by the credit crunch, the market recovered as quickly and it took less than three years for the market's de facto capital to relocate. 2010 was the first year that auctions in Hong Kong were more valuable than those in the whole of the USA. It is easy to understand the attraction of Hong Kong to wine merchants and auctioneers, as selling wine there is largely painless. There is no import tax, so paperwork is greatly reduced. To hold an auction all you have to do is rent a room and find some wine to sell ­ but that has become increasingly difficult, with several new auction houses entering the fine wine crucible recently. T The end of the beginning There is no future without a past, so we can perhaps make some fairly random predictions for 2011 and beyond, based on what happened during the previous decade. With old treasures so increasingly rare, auctioneers and merchants need younger wines to ensure liquidity and cash flow. The still unbottled Lafite 2009 made HK$300 000 (US$39 000) at an October 2010 auction in Hong Kong. It is possible that the Bordeaux en primeur campaign could be conducted via auctions in the future. The ~ 74 ~

Fine wine ­ like art and property ­ is, in the long-term, a one-way bet. Lafite will continue to be the most sought-after fine wine, though the other Firsts all have stories to tell and will increase their presence in Asia. Lafite begins the new decade working with ASC Fine Wines in China, a company that is positioned to be hugely influential over the next ten years and beyond. What might have seemed like a bubble in Hong Kong has turned out to be an interstellar balloon. China and others will continue to drive growth and demand. There are more wine collectors with deep pockets than ever before, all of them clamouring for the finest bottles. Fine wine ­ like art and property ­ is, in the long-term, a one-way bet. In his Wine and Spirit Education Trust lecture in October 2007, Christian Seely of AXA Millésimes said: "In almost every habitable place on the globe there are a growing number of people wanting to consume wine that can only be made in one place. This is a good long-term position if you are the producer and you own the place in question." ~ 75 ~ Fi n e Auction report of 2000­2010 châteaux and negociants could set the reserves and estimates to their satisfaction ­ that is, as high as they like ­ and watch a bidding war break out. The short-selling of Lafite 2009 on Livex in June 2010 caused "outrage". People had better get used to this sort of thing. Wine has become a commodity, albeit nonfungible, and it will be traded as such. The Internet will continue to make "darkness visible". There might be increasing use of the Internet as a relatively costeffective way to sell wine that also makes prices more transparent ­ why pay more in London than New York, or Hong Kong, for that matter? The traditional auction house business plan, with offices scattered across the globe, is looking increasingly anachronistic, its format like a fly trapped in amber. L Lust, caution The current Asian wine market is like a queen bee fed on royal jelly. But caution is advised. The fine wine market more and more resembles the tulip mania that gripped the Netherlands in the seventeenth century, when the price of tulips reached a level over ten times the annual income of a skilled craftsman but then suddenly collapsed. In 1637, some tulip bulb varieties briefly became the most expensive objects in the world. Logistics in China ­ the movement and storage of bottles of wine ­ and the ongoing battle against fake wine will continue to be challenging. Producers will have to resort to sleight of hand to defeat the counterfeiters. Latour, for example, now puts microchips in its labels. The old saying "when America sneezes, the world catches a cold" now seems to apply to China more than the USA ­ after all, Shanghai's February air is notoriously fluridden. If the Asian market slipped, the fine wine industry would be in trouble. There has already been a Chinese stock bubble, which burst in February 2007 and caused havoc on global stock markets. There will be a shakeout in Hong Kong at some point. It is close to saturation point and only the most professional and bestplanned wine businesses will survive. China might be the dazzling future of the First Growths but it is not going to be the salvation of the Côtes de Bourg. There is a risk that the market will become like a pan of boiling water and run dry. Asia is interested only in probably a couple of hundred privileged labels that by their very nature are in short supply. Nowadays auction houses need to be as tenacious as the anonymous narrator of Henry James's The Aspern Papers. Hong Kong is gobbling up wines that might previously have gone to London or New York. Perhaps we might see large private collections of wine from Chinese cellars being sold by 2020. As in any decade, some people became richer and others became poorer. There were visionaries and there were rogues. So was 2010 the end of history as far as fine wine is concerned? No ­ it was the start. >

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FINE Wine Auctions 4­9 /2011 UNDER EASTERN EYES C TEXT: Stuart George Commodity prices were volatile and fell sharply as the second quarter of 2011 began. Oil went from $111 in April to $95 in June. On 20 April, coffee broke the $3 per pound price for the first time in 34 years, thanks to increased demand in China and India. Hong Kong continued to control the fine wine market like Glencore controls the zinc and copper markets. Lafite remained pre-eminent. For example, Zachys' April auction had 19 per cent of the sale by lot and more than 40 per cent by value based on Lafite. In June, Lafite was valued by the London-based fine wine exchange Liv-ex at 4 billion (based on its secondary market prices), making it the most valuable drinks brand in the world. Full cases of the 1982 vintage, which are becoming as rare as Pandas, still commanded a huge premium, with one example making $65 000 in Hong Kong. ~ 77 ~ Fi n e Au c t i o n s 4 ­ 9

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FINEst Wines Auctions 4­9 J June Cash There are few two-day auctions in London nowadays but on 15­16 June Sotheby's recorded its third highest total for a wine sale there since the new millennium. A new world auction record was claimed for six magnums of Le Pin 1982 at £70 000 ($109 410). Not bad ­ but Marilyn Monroe's "Seven Year Itch" dress sold for $4.6 million on 18 June. Late June saw the annual Bordeaux en primeur campaign get going. The majority of the newly-released 2010 wines were ambitiously priced ­ on average 15 per cent above 2009, according to Liv-ex ­ which made "back vintages" look relatively good value by comparison. But vaunted en primeur prices will surely push up the prices of older wines. Auction houses then reported half-year figures. Christie's sold $46.8 million of fine wines to the end of June 2011, a 125 per cent increase in sales over the same period last year. Overall, the company earned $3.2 billion over the first half of the year, a 15 per cent increase on last year's $2.6 billion. Sotheby's wine department auctioned $53.1 million, its best ever first half and a 43 per cent rise year-on-year. The $3.4 billion overall total was its highest ever first half gross. ~ 79 ~ Fi n e Au c t i o n s 4 ­ 9 D The darling bids of May April was a quiet month for the secondary market. Liv-ex Exchange turnover fell 22 per cent year on year and the majority of its Indices strayed into negative territory. But May was a good month, with several record prices claimed. At Christie's Geneva on 17 May, Romanée-Conti 1945 set a claimed world record price for a 75cl bottle of red Burgundy at CHF95 000 ($107 730). As recently as 2004 Christie's in New York sold this wine for just $4700. The last bottle to be sold at auction, in November 2009, made $20 000. Château Latour, which is arguably as great a wine and brand as Lafite, maintains a dirigiste regime and keeps a tight rein on its sales. Consequently, it has had nowhere near as much impact in the Asian market. However, François Pinault owns it ­ and he also owns Christie's. A few gems, mostly but not exclusively of the 1961 vintage, were offered in Hong Kong on 27 May. Prices exploded like a Chinese watermelon, with magnums of the '61 making HK$1 500 000 ($192 750) per case of six. Thanks to the good offices of Pekka Nuikki, Acker Merrall & Condit was able to get its hands on two bottles of nineteenth century Champagne recovered from a shipwreck off the Åland Islands. On 3 June, an undated bottle of Veuve Clicquot sold for $43 630.

FINEst Wines Auctions 4­9 R Hart Davis Hart's total sales in the first half of 2011 were $23 million, up 45 per cent from 2010. Zachys' $43 million in sales was their best ever, while Acker Merrall & Condit reported $54.8 million in sales, up 10 per cent from 2010. Reversal of Fortune Q3 is always subdued because of the August holidays. By the end of September stocks in France and Germany had fallen in value by more than 25 per cent since the end of June. London's FTSE and Wall Street's Dow Jones had their worst quarterly performances for years, but gold kept going to ever-higher record levels. In 40 years it has gone from $35 an ounce to $1750. At any rate, it had increased a good deal since the former Prime Minister Gordon Brown sold off the UK's reserves ten years ago at $275 an ounce. There were several big-dollar sales in Hong Kong in the third quarter but clearance rates lagged, suggesting that reserve prices were excessive. The Liv-ex Fine Wine 100 fell by more than 4 per cent in August, its B steepest monthly decline since the dark days of October 2008 when the index fell by 15 per cent following the demise of Lehman Brothers. Nonetheless, record prices for old treasures kept coming. The Antique Wine Company of London claimed a world record for the most valuable bottle of white wine ever sold: Château d'Yquem 1811 at £75 000 ($117 000). The previous highest price for this wine was $42 000 for a bottle sold by Christie's Los Angeles in November 2007. Buy or sell? At Christie's Hong Kong on 3.­4. September, Lafite 1982 made HK$380 000 ($48 790) per dozen, a considerable decline when compared to June's $65 000 price. But rumours of the death of Lafite appeared to have been exaggerated. A 300-bottle vertical lot spanning 1981­2005 made HK$ 3 500 000 ($449 400), the highest value wine lot sold this year and bought ­ of course ­ by a "Chinese Private" client. Ten days later at Zachys the 1982 continued to slide, this time making There were several big-dollar sales in Hong Kong in the third quarter ~ 80 that but clearance rates lagged, suggesting ~ reserve prices were excessive.

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FINEst Wines Auctions 4­9 HK$360 000 ($46 450). More attention was being paid to Domaine de la RomanéeConti, with a 12-bottle OWC of 2001 Romanée-Conti selling at HK$800 000 ($103 225). According to Gary Boom of London and Hong Kong merchant Bordeaux Index, "The market definitely sagged during September and early October as buyers waited for prices to bottom out. Now that they have, they're back buying their favourite wines but at significantly lower level prices. Wine price movements are cyclical and traditionally fall off between 20 per cent and 30 per cent before rallying over a threeto five-year period beyond this." The latter observation was supported by Liv-ex: "The price correction we have seen over the last few months is not dissimilar to that seen in the latter half of 2008... After peaking in June 2008, the Liv-ex Fine Wine 100 Index fell for six straight months before its eventual recovery in 2009. Of course, There is strong evidence, as supported by figures cited above, that Chinese buyers are becoming broader-minded and looking for life beyond Lafite. Despite the headlines about gold's record prices, silver rose even faster. In wine terms this means that prices for the Super Seconds have risen by an average of 21 per cent in the year to date, compared to 4 per cent for the First Growths, as measured by the Liv-ex Fine Wine 50 Index. After more than two years of relentless price rises for fine wines, it seemed that the market was correcting itself. The Lafite bubble has deflated, though it probably won't burst. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti might have become the most recherché wine in Asia but its inherent liquidity issues ­ only 7500 or so cases a year on average, compared to Lafite's 35 000-plus ­ suggests that it can never have the market significance of Lafite. The beginning of October saw record temperature highs in the UK. Plants and trees at Kew Gardens in London began to flower again. A sunny performance by the fine wine market in the last quarter of 2011 might show that the recent downturn was little more than a brief spell of bad weather. > "The price correction we have seen over the last few months is not dissimilar to that seen in the latter half of 2008" ~ 83 ~ Fi n e Au c t i o n s 4 ­ 9 B buyers who took advantage of the sharp price falls in 2008 have seen a sizeable return on their investment. And whilst it is impossible to know when the index will reach a bottom, the coming months may offer equally salubrious opportunities ­ should history repeat itself." Back to the future

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Indian Independence FINE India Event 1947 947 Vintage in Glass Text: Juha Lihtonen · Photos: Pekka Nuikki ay turns to evening in New Delhi. A hazy, terracotta-coloured sky glows above the city, which bathes in the sun's final rays before dark. Gilded by the shafts of sunlight through intricately carved signature "jaalis", the luxury hotel Aman New Delhi buzzes with anticipation. The hotel team is putting the finishing touches on preparations. The atmosphere is intense. It is the start of the two-day launch of FINE Wine & Champagne India. The actual unveiling will take place the next day, but tonight eight guests have been invited for a preview of the new magazine and the world of FINE through a wine tasting unique to this part of the world. The event will celebrate the year of Indian independence, 1947, and promises to include a plethora of fine wines from around the world. It is the beginning of perhaps the most exclusive tasting ever to have taken place in India. ~ 85 ~ Fi n e

E The suspense is finally broken when the magazines in white envelopes are unwrapped and the moment is toasted with the best champagne currently on the market, Piper-Heidsieck Rare 2002 (93p). The gold filigree-covered bottle sits well in its surroundings, as it matches the Aman's jaalis-topped stone windows. One of the attendees is Essi Avellan MW, the editor-in-chief of FINE Champagne magazine. She introduces the Piper-Heidsieck flagship to the guests and explains the reasons behind its choice as the best in the world from among more than one thousand other champagnes. After the charming Rare 2002, the party moves over to the hotel's elegant wine cellar, which is to both Delhi and India as a whole. In the cellar awaits the oldest bottle of champagne of the tasting, Heidsieck & Co Monopole Goût Américain(94p), which dates from 1907 and just so happens to be the world's priciest champagne. The bottle is one of the champagnes ordered by Tsar Nicholas II, which ended up sixty metres below the surface of the sea when the Germans sank the schooner that carried it off the Finnish coast in 1916. Eighty-one years later the wreck and its champagne treasure were discovered, and 2500 well-preserved bottles were rescued. Today only a few bottles remain and go for up to $275 000 at the Ritz-Carlton in Moscow. The bottle opened at the Indian event is in excellent condition. A hint of fizz still remains in the light-brown, medium-sweet liquor. Its intense ditor and founder of FINE Wine & Champagne India, Rajiv Singhal, welcomes the guests, who have come from all parts of India to witness this new era in the Indian wine world. Rajiv explains why FINE Magazines decided to focus on the Indian market for its entry into Asia. He states that the evening's wine tasting is a good example of the ways in which FINE Wine & Champagne India chooses to share its expertise with its readers: by enjoying wines with them! aroma of toffee, apricot and wax dispels even the most sceptical guests' doubts as to the drinkability of the champagne. In fact, those in attendance are unanimous in their praise of the wine's refreshing, broadly nutty taste, and there is also an element of surprise at how a champagne can remain so delicious for over a century. The answer lies in the perfect storage conditions at the bottom of the sea. Expectations are high when the guests are asked to transfer to the hotel's lovely library. A large tasting table, set on a pedestal amidst images from the historic independence year, will be the centre stage for the next three hours of the Tasting of the India Vintage 1947. The list of wines that will be tasted is revealed and the atmosphere in the room becomes electric. Many are surprised to find two white wines included in the tasting, as white wines aged over five decades are very rare. Therefore, the main emphasis is, naturally, on reds. The tasting in fact begins with the white wines, which are the 1947 Château Olivier from Graves in Bordeaux (87p) and the 1947 Ferdinand Pieroth Bechtheimer Hasensprung Spätlese (91p) from Rheinhessen, Germany. Both regions experienced an exceptionally hot and dry growing season that year. As a result, the wines were characterised by a soft acidity and were not expected to last well in storage. This belief was proven wrong with regards to the tasted wines, however, as both are fresh and enjoyable. The German wine's medium-sweet and full-bodied style is more attractive to our guests than the lightly mineral and crisp Château Olivier. The red wines cause a bigger split in opinions. The ripe and mature Marchesi di Barolo (88p) is a typical example of an elegantly developed Barolo, with its pale brick-red colour, waxy aroma and lightly restrained, refined taste. Thanks to the excellent harvest experienced in Piedmont in 1947, the wine is still in excellent condition. Spain's Rioja also enjoyed a fine growing season that year. The decanted 1947 CVNE Viña Real Gran Reserva (93p) is in perfect condition, and was delivered directly from the estate. It has a brick-red colour, voluptuous aroma and mellow, ~ 86 ~

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silky mouthfeel. It charms the guests with its generosity, suppleness and youthful character. The journey through the 1947 vintage then takes us on a trans-Atlantic crossing to the United States. A common sense of amazement then ripples through the room ­ can Californian still wines deliver pleasure after half a century? At the time, wine production in California was ruled by a handful of producers, some of the most notable being Beaulieu Vineyards, Charles Krug, Inglenook and Louis Martini. Jostling among these large-scale producers was Martin Ray, a small vintner of fine Californian wines. We begin with Ray's 1947 Saratoga Cabernet Sauvignon (88p). Ray made his name as a fine wine producer by adopting a number of methods more commonly used in Burgundy, such as barrel fermentation and fermentation in open vats, where the skins were pressed to the bottom on a regular basis. Ray's production methods also included long ageing in oak barrels and bottles prior to sale. His wine is sophisticated and developed, despite its firm tannins and slight austerity. The taste is lively and lingering. ~ 88 ~

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The big Bordeaux follow as Château Margaux and Cheval Blanc are brought to the stage. The reputation of the 1947 Cheval Blanc has preceded its serving, given it is known as one of the best wines in the world. Surprisingly, however, the 1947 Château Margaux (97p) proves to be clearly superior. This elegant and suave wine charms with its multidimensionality, suppleness and energy. The Cheval Blanc (93p), on the other hand, while being typically voluptuous, rich and robust and full of character, lacks the refined and velvety tones that have distinguished the best bottles that we have tasted. Having lasted several hours, the tasting has roused many interesting questions regarding the style and properties of the wines. Most guests are amazed by the enjoyability of these old wines. The tasting has revolutionised many participants' views concerning wine ageing and the ages at which wines should be enjoyed. The conversation concerning ideal drinking times soon leads to a discussion of the best ways to pair wine with food. The answer is found in the dining room next door, where a five-course menu, accompanied by wines from the 1947 vintage, awaits. The first course, Tomato Sorbet with Roma Tomato Tartare and Garlic Scented Tuille, is served with three white wines: the 1947 Château Olivier, Ferdinand Pieroth's 1947 Bechtheimer Hasensprung Spätlese and the dry and nutty 1947 From Napa's Martin Ray we move on to Burgundy, France, to taste the Cuvée des Dames Hospitalières (92p) from Hospices de Beaune, which is known for its charity auctions. The 1947 vintage was extremely hot in Burgundy, causing some of the fastest ripening times on record. The resulting wines were unusually rich, full-bodied and generous - and this one is no exception. Its silky, seductive and aromatic taste charms our guests. Next up are some of the most renowned wine brands in the world, which makes the expectant atmosphere crackle. First up is the 1947 Vega Sicilia `Unico' (93p). Although the 1947 vintage was not as favourable for Ribera del Duero as it was for Rioja, it was still good. The wine was slightly closed and robust. The stout taste is set off by angular tannins, which are, however, nicely balanced by the wine's intensely fruity character. The party asserts that the wine is full of vitality and robustly well-bodied. Tokaji Szamorodni (83p). The sorbet is a challenging match for the wines with its acidic taste and taste bud-numbing coldness. Pieroth's mediumsweet wine fares best with this dish. The same wines stay on for the next course, Asparagus with Fettuccini in a Vegetal Bouillon. Château Olivier is better with this dish, while the dry Tokaji is overpowered. However, the sweeter style Pieroth is again the best match. The meat course of the evening, Seared Loin of New Zealand Lamb with Baby Vegetables, is accompanied by what was chosen as the best wine of the tasting, the 1947 CVNE Viña Real Rioja, as well as the esteemed 1947 Château PichonLongueville de Lalande from Pauillac, Bordeaux. The evening's great surprise, Viña Real, is clearly ~ 90 ~

the better of the two in this instance, as the PichonLongueville de Lalande had unfortunately oxidised. The final course, an intensely sweet Warm Chocolate Fondant with Mango Gelato, is crowned by two fine wines: the 1947 Vin Santo from the reputable Tuscan estate of Brolio, and the 1947 Constantino's Vintage Port. Both are excellent, vital wines, but the Vin Santo is a particular surprise with its richness and intensity, which are a fine complement to the dessert. The dinner is brought to a superb conclusion and the satisfied guests exit into the night full of delicious food, wine and memorable experiences. At the next day's official launch of FINE Wine & Champagne India, Taittinger's Brut Réserve champagne flows as a couple of hundred esteemed guests make toasts and browse through the exhibition of wine-themed photography by FINE magazines founder Pekka Nuikki. The photographs are for sale and their proceeds all go to the FINE Foundation, whose purpose is to promote wine education in order to create a larger resource pool of sommeliers. The new magazines and previously unseen photographs cause a stir, and many are confused about the large-scale investment of this fine wine publication in the Indian market. They need not be, as the answer is simple. India and its people are ready to embrace fine wines as a part of their culture. Here at FINE, we are very honoured and pleased to be able to make a small contribution towards this historic event. > ~ 91 ~ F i n e FINE India Event

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1947 947 I The world's best wine vintage? f wine producers from different regions of the world were asked to write down the best vintages from their winemaking history, most would name 1947 as one of the outstanding contributions. If we then compared each list, there would most likely be only one vintage that most, if not all, had scribbled down: 1947. Text: Juha Lihtonen The 1947 was a magical vintage. It remains in history as one of the only vintages that blessed every well-established wine region with superb weather conditions. The heat wave was experienced all around the world, for instance the whole of Europe was bathing in the scorching sun and experiencing a summer like no other. This resulted in very concentrated and highly ripened grapes. The producers faced an almighty challenge when dealing with the very ripe grapes and the high sugar levels contained with them, as there was a constant risk of bacterial contamination in less hygienic cellars which contained no artificial cooling systems. As there was no technology to use, many invested in huge blocks of ice in order to cool the room temperature, and some even resorted to putting ice in their fermentation tanks. This vintage has yielded very long lasting wines all around the world. The wines are marked with sweet and ripe fruit characteristics, as well as warming alcohol. Due to the poor in a number of the winemaking facilities, many of the display show volatile characteristics. Some may see this as a failing, but for many mature wine lovers this feature is a positive attribute. However, when buying wines from this vintage, one should be aware of a great number of bottle variations, and the risk of purchasing highly volatile wines is high. There are many good reasons to run a 1947 tasting, but we could think of no better reason than the launch of our FINE Wine & Champagne India magazine in New Delhi. This chaotic and beautiful city was a particularly appropriate venue for our horizontal tasting, as, apart from giving birth to these wonderful wines, 1947 was also the year India gained independence from the United Kingdom. Furthermore, it gave us, the editors, the perfect opportunity to review the wines from this year and analyse just how well they are performing today. ~ 94 ~

Vintage 1947 ­ A glance at the wine regions FRANCE Bordeaux This year produced some of the greatest wines ever made in Bordeaux, with the Right Bank the most successful. Château Cheval Blanc and Pétrus produced not only the best wines of the vintage but the wineries' best wines ever. The Left Bank also did well, but its wines were not quite at the level of the Right Bank ­ Château Margaux represents one of the best wines from Left Bank. Furthermore, white dry Bordeauxs and Sauternes are both outstanding in quality, with the latter producing very intense and lusciously sweet wines. OTHER REGIONS Germany FINE India Event Germany experienced both a very hot and dry summer, thanks in part to the distinct lack of rain. As a result, the wines were of a very good quality. Italy Both Piedmont and Tuscany had their best ever vintages in terms of quality. Burgundy Like Bordeaux, Burgundy produced extremely good wines; the reds were outstanding and the whites very good. Rhône In Rhône the heat spell yielded voluptuous wines with great appeal, and the vintage was considered to be very good indeed. For Spain's best regions, Rioja and Ribera del Duero, the vintage turned out to be very good indeed. The growing season was moderately long ­ 210 days in Rioja, during which the vines were struggling due to the drought. While the quality was very good, the quantity was limited. Portugal In Douro, the port houses were excited by the high quality of the crop and declared this to be a vintage port year, after being convinced by the outstanding quality of the aged wines. Loire Loire producers praise this vintage as one of the best postwar vintages, and one of the greatest of all time. Many of the Vouvrays have been particularly pleasing on the palate. Tokaj Champagne In Champagne, the vintage was outstanding. The heat wave led to a very early harvest, and the yields were smaller than normal. One of the greatest Tokaji vintages of the 20th century. California A very good vintage. ~ 95 ~ Fi n e Spain

THE Finest Wines E V E R M A D E In November 2007, FINE Magazines published e 1000 Finest Wines Ever Made, in a book that was referred to as " e Michelin Guide of the wine world". is ranking was based on the tasting experiences of over 60 000 wines that the editors of FINE Magazines had gathered since the year 2000, and included wines dating from 1774 to the most recent releases. is ranking will now not only be updated but the new list will be published in every issue of the world's most exclusive wine magazine. In each issue, we will introduce a number of wines with pictures and stories, as well as turning the spotlight on the wines of one speci c region. In this issue we have highlighted all the newcomers and the risers on the list. Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

1000 Finest Wines Ever MadeTo Drink Today 1000 Finest Wines Ever Made is the ultimate buying and drinking guide to the best wines in the world ­ the equivalent of a Michelin Guide to gastronomy. This ranking was released for the first time in 2007. It has now been fully updated and will continue to be revised and updated for every issue of the FINEst Wines magazine, with the addition of new wines and the deletion of wines that have passed their peak. The team members share their extensive knowledge, experience and vision about the finest and most sought-after wines of all time. Our up-to-date tasting notes help to reduce any risk when purchasing wines and also help you to know when to open your finest bottles. One of the greatest assets of this ranking is the up-to-date nature of all the tasting notes - only wines tasted after 2000 are included in the assessment (exluding DRC 1945 and Yquem 1811). As with rare and mature wines, there are no perfect wines ­ only perfect bottles. The 1000 ranking lists show how many tasting experiences the judgement is based on, in order to eliminate the effect of faulty and forged bottles. For example, the assessment of Château Latour 1961 is based on 107 tasting experiences, Château Pétrus 1959 on 44 and Dom Pérignon 1961 on 56 individual professional judgements. In addition to identifying, describing and analysing the 1000 wines, this comprehensive ranking provides expert advice on the care of fine and mature wines, their optimum drinking time, decanting and durability in the glass, bottle condition, auction prices, fake warnings, food pairing, and inside information etc. ­ factors that have thus far been completely missing from wine writing. ~2~

The judgement team Tasting wine is a personal experience and therefore always subjective. Experience, palate, personal taste preferences and the personality of the taster play a major role in the assessment of wine. To taste wine is to interact with it. It is therefore important to know who the taster is, what their preferences are and their experience of tasting the wines concerned. 1000 Finest Wines Ever Made 2012 relies on the judgment of four experienced palates: Juha Lihtonen is a co-founder of FINE Magazines and the editor of FINE The Wine Magazine, FINE The American Wine Magazine and FINE The Scandinavian Wine Magazine. Juha is a highly esteemed sommelier, winning several sommelier competitions in his home country; in 2003 he won the annual Best Sommelier of the Nordic Countries award. Lihtonen has been a respected wine educator and worked as a wine host on a radio programme, as well as holding the title of wine director and restaurant concept developer for a major cruise company. Pekka Nuikki is one of the leading experts of fine and mature wines, and is the founder and editor-in-chief of FINE Magazines. Before founding the FINE publishing house, Pekka Nuikki found fame as a wine investor. There are over 100 wine investing articles about him and he has discussed the subject on several television programmes. Since 1998 Nuikki has published the Wine Investing Report on a monthly basis and was also the first person in Europe to publish a book about wine investing. Nuikki is one of the most productive wine authors in Europe. Several wine themed books of his have been published in recent years, most recently publications in English and German: Drinking History ­ Stories from Wines and Vintages 1870-1970; Mouton-Rothschild Art and Wine; Wine Views; and Black and White Wine Stories. Nuikki is an award-winning photographer who has exhibited his artwork all over the world. He is also the luckiest man in the world, having hit seven holes-in-one! Nordic countries. She was awarded the Tim Derouet Memorial Award and the Lily Bollinger Medal for excellence in the Master of Wine examination. Avellan is the editor-in-chief of FINE Champagne Magazine, and also contributes to a number of newspapers and wine and food magazines. Her main areas of expertise are champagnes and fine and rare wines. Jan-Erik Paulson is one of the leading mature wine specialists in the world. His main areas of expertise are Bordeaux and Austrian wines. Paulson has gained fame in the past thirty years for the exclusive fine and rare wine tastings he arranges all around the world. He is also a rare wine merchant at www.rare-wine.com. The aforementioned group of fine and rare wine experts have collected notes and memories of the world's best wines for most of their adult lives. They have made fine wine their life and profession. Over 60 000 fine wines have been tasted by this pentad, giving them the perfect background to write such a demanding, comprehensive and daring ranking. It is always takes an enormous amount of time to find consensus on the list of 1000 best wines, their ratings and the order which does the wines complete justice. This ranking will now not only be updated but the new list will be published in every issue in the world's most exclusive wine magazine. In each issue, we will introduce a number of wines with pictures and stories, as well as turning the spotlight on the wines of one specific region. In this issue we have highlighted all the newcomers and the risers of the list. Essi Avellan MW is the second ever Master of Wine from the ~3~ Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

How to use the ranking Levels vs. Prices The level of the wine is the indicator, which tells the most about a singular wine's condition and its storage history. When a wine age, the evaporation through the cork causes the level in the bottle to drop: the lower the level, the greater the risk the wine is oxidised and spoilt. The level also has a significant influence on the price paid for the wine. In this magazine, the levels mentioned are based on the table presented here: READING OUR TASTING NOTES Our four experts have all contributed numerous tasting notes to the ranking. Therefore, the style and focus of the assessment may vary by individual. Our group of experts has agreed on the most important parameters of the evaluations. We focus on describing the personality and essence of the wine: its acidity, fruit, tannins, structure, depth and length. All of these factors are crucial when evaluating the balance of a wine, and this, the in our shared opinion, is the most important factor in the quality of a wine. Unfortunately, even the best wines can be ruined by treating and storing them incorrectly, so the tasting note can only apply to the bottle in question and not the wine in general. Ullage: the space between the cork and the wine NUMBER OF TASTING EXPERIENCES As rare and mature wines are our focus and specialty, the question of bottle variation and storage history plays a significant role. The validity and trustworthiness of this ranking relies on the vast number of tasting experiences and bottles that have been assessed to give the wine its ranking. Our experts have tasted each wine from two to one hundred times, valuing certainty from a multitude of opinions and bottles. The points given to each wine derive from the best bottle evaluated. We provide information on how many times we have tasted each wine, which gives us a base for each assessment. Old and rare wines have been a popular target for wine fraud over the past few decades. As the authenticity of old bottles cannot always be proven, we only publish tasting notes from wines of known origin. Sometimes we will separately list a few wines at the end of the list that clearly would belong to the 1000 Finest Wines Ever Made, but the authenticity of which we have no guarantee. This comprehensive listing rates the 1000 best wines of all time ­ from 1774 to 2006 ­ according to their current drinkability and condition. When tasting most of the wines in this ranking, we have prior knowledge of both the producer and the vintage. The rating of the wines ­ using the American 100-point scale ­ is firstly based on the qualities of the wine at the moment of tasting, and secondly on the history and culture connected to the wine. It needs to be remembered that our ratings differ a great deal, for example, from the rating system used by Robert Parker or the Wine Spectator. We do not give additional points for the wine's future potential: we base our assessment only on its present quality and ability to give pleasure now, both physically and mentally. Therefore our points have a tendency to rise when the wine is approaching the maturity. To be fair to immature fine wines, we have excluded assessment of any red wines produced post-2006. The future updates of this ranking will deal with those wines as they mature. Recent white wine and sparkling wine launches are taken into account. One of the greatest strengths of this ranking is its up-to-date evaluations and tasting notes. Only wines tasted since 2000 are taken into account. The reader can therefore trust the accuracy of the notes and condition of the wines. In addition to full tasting notes, some essential background to the wines, vintages and producers is given to enlighten the qualities, histories and stories of the fine wines to the reader. As the potential of the wine is not taken into account, we give estimates about future potential and optimal drinking time for each wine in the tasting notes. Uniquely, we also offer an insight into required decanting times, in order to make the best of each fine wine experience. Since bottles used in Burgundy do not have "shoulders", it is not practical to use the same terms to describe the level of the wine as one does with the wines of Bordeaux. The level in these burgundy bottles is indicated using centimetres in relation to the cork. The condition of the wine is less affected by the level in the slim bottles of Burgundy than in the shouldered bottles of Bordeaux; for example, in a 40-year-old burgundy red wine 5-6 cm can still be considered a good level, and even an 8cm drop in the level is not necessarily a sign of a wine gone bad, though it has a great influence on the price. The bottle used in Burgundy is also often used in Rhône, the Loire valley and southern France. 1. BY THE NECK / 0 1 CM ULLAGE The normal level of young wines, and often that of older wines recorked at the estate ­ particularly good for wines older than 15 years. Influence on the price of the wine: full price. 2. BOTTOM NECK / 1 2 CM ULLAGE A good level for wines of all ages ­ particularly good for wines older than 20 years. Influence on the price of the wine: full price. 3. TOP SHOULDER / 2 3 CM ULLAGE Normal level for wines from 15 to 25 years old. Influence on the price of the wine: 10­15 per cent. 4. UPPER SHOULDER / 3 CM ULLAGE An acceptable level for wines older than 25 years ­ particularly good for wines more than 50 years old. Influence on the price of the wine: 20­25 per cent. 5. MID SHOULDER / 4 6 CM ULLAGE A sign of a weakening cork or a warning of possible deterioration of the wine. If the clarity and colour of the wine and the position of the cork are in good shape, the wine is probably in order especially if it is more than 60 years old. This is quite a normal level for wines from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Influence on the price of the wine: 30­50 per cent. 6. MID LOW SHOULDER / 6 8 CM ULLAGE Already quite a risk, especially for wines not bottled on the estate. This level is not acceptable for wines less than 50 years of age. Influence on the price of the wine: 50­70 per cent. 7. LOW SHOULDER / 8 12 CM ULLAGE Usually a clear sign of an already spoiled wine, especially if the wine is less than 80 years old. A wine like this is usually on the market if the wine in question, or indeed its label, is particularly rare. Influence on the price of the wine: 70­80 per cent. Wines from the late 18th and early 19th centuries constitute an exception to this rule. ~4~

How to read FINE's tasting notes: We open and taste more fine and rare wines than any other wine media in the world. As these wines are so special, we firmly believe that they deserve to be presented in the best possible manner, and in a way that will serve our readers well. This is why our tasting notes include lot more information than just a basic description of each wine. The topics we cover in our tasting notes other than colour, nose, taste and finish are: The given price is a six-month average paid at auctions run by major auction houses throughout Europe, the USA and Asia (FINE Wine Index) A short description of the bottle condition A really short description of the wine Mentions if the wine is worthy of its price based on its rarity and our tasting experience How many times we have tasted the wine and the most recent tasting time Recommends the length of time each wine should be decanted before serving How long the wine lasts having been poured into the glass The year we believe each wine will reach its optimum drinkability The perfect dish to accompany each wine Calculates the risk of encountering counterfeit bottles. This is an estimate based on the FINE editorial team's experience Shares specific information about the wine or vintage, which will add value to the tasting experience Suggests an alterative to the wine evaluated, which may be a better investment Wraps up our opinion about the wine We use a 100-point evaluation system, where the wines have been divided into the following categories: 99­100 A wine with the wow-effect. Sheer perfection to all senses by every parameter of wine quality. A true gift from nature. 95­98 An outstanding wine that offers an unforgettable tasting experience with its perfect structure, complexity and personality. 90­94 86­89 80­85 50­79 An excellent wine, that stands out by balance, intensity, complexity and character. A good wine with balance and complexity. An average, though well-made wine. Nose and palate are somewhat one-dimensional and impersonal. A modest and straightforward wine lacking life and harmony. This wine is excluded from appearing in FINE Tasting Notes. The bottle pictures with the tasting notes are only suggestive, and not necessarily the exact ones described in the notes. ~5~ Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s In our wine evaluations, the most significant factor is the scoring system. We score wines according to the pleasure they deliver today, not according to their potential. Our purpose is to make sure you enjoy the wines when they are at their optimum, in order to ensure the wines not only deliver the greatest pleasure but also live up to their value. As one of FINE's fundamental values is to support excellence, we have made the decision to not publish wines that receive 79 points or below.

TOP 10 BORDEAUX 1. Château Latour 2. Château Mouton-Rothschild 3. Château Pétrus 4. Château Margaux 5. Château Cheval Blanc 6. Château Haut-Brion 7. Château Le Pin 8. Château d'Yquem 9. Château Pétrus 10. Château Pétrus 1961 1945 1961 1900 1947 1945 1982 1921 1947 1989 TOP 10 BURGUNDY 1. La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 3. La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 4. La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 5. Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1962 1990 1985 1966 2. Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1945 6. Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1937 7. Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1929 8. Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1978 9. Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1985 10. Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1978 TOP 10 CHAMPAGNE 1. Krug Collection 2. Heidsieck&Monopole Goût Américain Vintage Champagne 3. Pol Roger Vintage Champagne 4. Krug Clos du Mesnil 5. Bollinger Vintage Champagne 6. Bollinger Vielles Vignes Françaises 7. Dom Pérignon 8. Pol Roger Vintage Champagne 9. Dom Pérignon Rosé 1959 10. Dom Ruinart Rosé 1969 1928 1907 1911 1983 1928 1985 1934 1928 1959 1969 TOP 10 USA 1. Martha's Vineyard Heitz 2. Screaming Eagle 3. Harlan Estate 4. Inglenook CS 5. Screaming Eagle 6. Caymus Special Selection 7. Harlan Estate 8. Caymus Special Selection 9. Bryant Family 10. Screaming Eagle 1974 1992 1990 1946 1994 1976 1991 1985 1997 1997 TOP 10 ITALY 1. Sassicaia 2. Masseto 3. Conterno Monfortino 4. Conterno Monfortino 5. Conterno Monfortino 6. Conterno Barolo Granbussia 7. Gaja Sori San Lorenzo 8. Antinori Solaia 9. Ceretto Barolo Bricco Rocche 10. Roberto Voerzio Barolo Sarmassa 1985 1991 1952 1964 1945 1974 1985 1997 1996 2000 TOP 10 SPAIN 1. Vega Sicilia Unico 2. Vega Sicilia Unico 3. Vega Sicilia Unico 4. Vega Sicilia Unico 5. Vega Sicilia Unico 6. Pesquera Janus 7. Artadi El Pison 8. Vega Sicilia Unico 9. L'Ermita Palacios 10. La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 1917 1962 1941 1964 1968 1994 1995 1982 1994 1890 ~6~

TOP 10 PORTUGAL 1. Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 2. Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 3. Vintage Port Niepoort 4. Vintage Port Cockburn 5. Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 6. Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 7. Vintage Port Burmaster 8. Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 9. Garrafeira Niepoort 10. Vintage Port Taylor 1963 1827 1927 1878 1945 1994 1880 1997 1931 1963 1. Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2. Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Rayas 3. Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 4. Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin Beaucastel 5. Hermitage Cuvée Cathelin J.L. Chave 6. Ermitage le Pavillon Chapoutier 7. Hermitage J.L. Chave 8. Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 9. La Mouline Guigal 10. La Landonne Guigal 1961 1990 1978 1990 1990 1991 1990 1945 1988 1990 TOP 10 REST OF THE WORLD 1. Madeira Extra "Napoleon Reserve" Blandy's 2. Penfolds Grange 3. Penfolds Grange 4. Gewurztraminer Zind-Humbrecht 5. Kiedricher Gräfenberg Riesling Auslese Robert Weil 6. Massandra Collection Red Livadia Port 7. Henschke Hill of Grace 8. Kracher TBA No.10 10. Niersteiner Riesling Hermannshof 1792 1962 1971 1990 2001 1895 1962 2000 1921 9. Egon Müller TBA Scharzhofberger Gold Capsule 1959 ~7~ Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s TOP 10 RHÔNE

1 1 100p Château Latour 1961 (Pauillac) Our unanimous highest rating went to the fantastic Château Latour 1961. It is a truly unique, classic and perfect wine. The Latour 1961 was tasted by us more than 100 times, and only on fifteen occasions did it score anything less than a faultless 100 points! No other wine from the approximately 60 000 wines that we tasted has as exceptional and perfect a track-record as the Latour 1961. Although the year was not perfect at Château Latour, the wines were. A very rainy winter was followed by an exceptionally warm February. Growth started in the first few days of February ­ that is to say one month early. The first half of March was very warm and the first leaves were noted on March 10. April was unstable and predominantly cold, which slowed down growth. The end of May was very cold and on May 29, disaster struck. The flowers froze and the sterile grapes dried up immediately. Three quarters of the crop was lost, as there had never been frosts in May before. July was not good on the whole, as it was overcast with no rain or sun. In the first three weeks of August, the vineyards lacked both water and sun but fine weather settled in on August 24 and continued without a break until September 28 (almost as dry as 1949). It rained on September 29 and 30, but harvesting took place from September 19 to 28. The weather was very hot, which caused problems with vinification. Yields were very poor, as had been expected, so the harvest was short. Almost all of the bottles we tasted were in very good condition, with only a few of them being top-shoulder or lower. The ideal decanting time seems to be two hours. Our last five bottles, all of which came directly from the Château, lived up to the romantic memory of our previous experiences. The best bottle of them all had a beautiful, dark-red, fully mature colour which was almost orange on the rim. The scent was sound and open, classic, a perfectly merged bouquet. The presence of fruit was unbelievably rich. This sublimely fat, firm, still quite youthful, full, very long and abundantly fruity classic injected new life into our welltrained senses. Perfect balance and structure as always. Time lost its meaning again. The sensations we experienced in that moment are almost impossible to describe. What we loved most about this Goliath was the endless, awe-inspiring finish. Not only was the mouthfeel like drinking liquid silk but the aristocratic finish of multi-layered Cabernet stayed on the palate for an eternity. It was the best wine we had ever encountered. We revere it deeply. 100p Average auction price: Bottle condition: Colour: Nose: 1961 Château Latour 3450 A2 Medium-intense, ruby Intense, concentrated, blackcurrants, vanilla, smoky, rich, leathery tannins, vivid and energetic acidity and black fruit ­ Wow! Concentrated, long and firm finish The Pope of wines This is the one to die for 107 times, last in 7/2011 2 hours 2 hours Now to 2025 Juicy medium-rare steaks Very high, especially in magnums ­ always check the vintage from the cork before buying any of these. Palate: Rich medium-bodied, firm yet supple Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Inside Information: A very low yield Or try this: Château Mouton-Rothschild 1945 Final verdict: Still the world's best wine to drink today ~8~

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2 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1945 (Pauillac) 100p 1945 Château Mouton-Rothschild Average auction 9100 price: Colour: Almost black, deep, promising Nose: Sound, open, attempting, dark chocolate, dried herbs, mint, oriental spices, black currants, coffee, eucalyptus powerful, fruit bomb, complex, ripe tannins, velvety extraordinary, impressive Out of this world When ever on sale 44 times, last in 9/2011 2 hours 2 hours Now to 2035 Just thin slices of Pata Negra ham Huge, especially beware of labels without a bottle number Palate: Full-bodied, perfect balance, huge, Finish: Endless, superior, multi-layered, In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Inside information: Baron Philippe de Rothschild celebrated the victory of the Allies and the end of the Second World War with his highly symbolic choice of illustration for the Mouton label. The young artist Philippe Jullian and the Baron chose the large `V' (for `victoire' or `victory'), the victory sign of the Allies and the symbol which then stood throughout Europe for resistance against the Nazis. Parisians ripped their metro tickets into the form of a `V', and British planes formed the letter in the air with vapour trails. The appropriate sign in Morse code was sent out repeatedly from London over the airwaves as an interval signal on Allied radio stations. The `V' on Philippe Jullian's label for Mouton-Rothschild documents, in a unique, universal way, the outbreak of peace and the return to normal life. Or try this: Heitz Martha's Vineyard 1974 Final verdict: A legend! 3 Château Pétrus 1961 (Pomerol) 100p Average auction price: Colour: Nose: Palate: 1961 Château Pétrus 6200 Full, healthy Sound, open, rich, compound, sweet Well balanced, complex, intense, delicious, smooth, mighty, perfect Finish: Endless, superbly balanced In a nutshell: Hedonistic delight Buy or not: If you already own Aston Martin DP9 ­ then yes 2 hours 3 hours When ever possible and not with too many friends Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: 38 times, last in 8/2011 Food pairing: Forget the food Fake factor: Considerable ­ don't buy with green capsules or from Ebay Inside Only 680 cases produced information: Or try this: Space travel Final verdict: Our grandchildren may get bored of hearing about it ~ 11 ~ 3 Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

4 100p 1900 Château Margaux 9450 A2 Tawny, clear, promising Complex, open, intense, blackcurrant, violets, butterscotch, sweetness, chocolate silky tannins, intensive, lively, fresh, ripe, multi-layered, youthful long... 4 100p Château Margaux 1900 (Margaux) It was 1977, and the young, 24-year-old Corinne Mentzelopoulos was very impressed as she stepped out onto the bright white stairway of the 19thcentury palace. She had just finished a lunch served in a dark, ramshackle dining room. She could not yet foresee that as a result of the handshake between the two gentlemen on the stairs, her life would soon change. Her father, André Mentzelopoulos, became the first Greek vintner in Bordeaux, having purchased Château Margaux from Pierre Ginestet for 75 million francs. The historic estate had changed hands once again. The estate has been occupied since at least the 12th century, but it was only with the arrival of the Lestonnac family in the 16th century that wine production became of particular importance. In the 1570s Pierre de Lestonnac cleared many of the grain fields to make way for grapes. By 1700 the estate covered its present area of 265 hectares, and the 78 hectares devoted to vines have remained essentially unchanged since then. Château Margaux has sought to achieve excellence in its wines for over 400 years, through painstaking and necessarily long studies of its terroir, thanks mainly to a constant desire to learn and innovate; by remaining sensitive to demanding markets, and above all through a passionate commitment that has been shared by the families that have succeeded each other at the estate. At the end of the 17th century it became a part of the nascent elite First Growths, long before being established officially by the Classification of 1855. Since then, Château Margaux has known fame and fortune, experiencing first-hand how ephemeral both of these are... Today Corinne Mentzelopoulos, supported by her team ­ led by Paul Pontallier ­ and following in her father's footsteps, devotes her time and energy to sharing her enthusiasm for this wine, whose name is synonymous with greatness, balance and harmony. Pontallier has drawn most of his learning and production philosophy from the revolutionary enologist Emile Peynaud. Respecting the unique terroir of Margaux and applying this to the wine of every unique year, without the label of the winemaker, represent Peynaud's philosophy and Pontallier has stuck to these ideals honourably since Peynaud stepped aside from wine production in 1990. The active and close cooperation between Pontallier and Mentzelopoulos has produced magnificent vintages: 1983, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2003 and 2005. It remains to be seen how well the new generation can perpetuate Corinne's success and the history of the estate. It is certain that Corinne will not step aside for a long time, but looking 50 years into the future, she says: "Who knows what the world will be like then? I just hope my children are still around and are here manageing the estate. But can things get much better for Margaux when it is already in the minds of all wine lovers in the world? Should I keep my fingers crossed?" The 1900 vintage can be called the best vintage of all time in Bordeaux. It was an absolutely perfect vintage that produced long-lived wines. At Château Margaux the grapes were turned into pure gold. Production was nearly 30 000 cases, which is almost exactly the same as in 1982. This monumental wine is considered to be the wine of the century by many wine lovers. Four tastings during the last two years convinced us that there is indeed something magical about it. ~ 12 ~ Average auction price: Bottle condition: Colour: Nose: Palate: Superb balance, velvety, great finesse, Finish: Broad, insightful, stunning, long, long, In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Bottled sensation Oh, yes! 24 times, last in 2011 30 minutes 1 hour Now to 2020 Forget the food Quite high, be especially aware of magnums and bigger sized bottles. Inside information: The vintages 1900 and 1982 were almost identical for Château Margaux. A warm summer, hotter than 1899, and baking heat during the harvest. The grapes were very ripe. A super abundant crop. Picking began on September 24. Production: 29 000 cases. Or try this: Ferrari 250 GT 1959 Final verdict: Nothing comes close! 5 Château Cheval Blanc 1947 (St. Emilion) 100p 1947 Château Cheval Blanc Average auction 4800 price: Bottle condition: A2 Colour: Deep, very dark, mature, promising Nose: Sound, open, chocolaty, leathery, Palate: Rich, exciting, full-bodied, perfect port-like, sweet, rich, mocha, spices, pepper balance, feminine, smooth tannins, Wow! thrilling Finish: Super long, silky, flavourful, lingering, In a nutshell: Can´t live without it Buy or not: A sure bet Tasted: 62 times, last in 8/2011 Decanting time: 1.5 hours Glass time: 2 hours When to drink: Now to 2025 Food pairing: The less food the better wine is Fake factor: Very high ­ especially among Van Der Meulen and other negociant bottlings. Also quite a few fake magnums and even bigger size fakes are around. Be very careful. Inside information: The Cheval Blanc 1947 has been tasted by us on more than 60 occasions, but it has scored a faultless 100 points only 31 times. Its track record falls below the Latour 1961s and Mouton 1945s, mostly because there are so many variable négociant bottlings available. And regrettably, there are also quite a few frauds around. Or try this: Château Lafleur 1947 Final verdict: A perfect, out-of-this-world experience

6 Château Haut-Brion 1945 (Graves) 100p 1945 Château Haut-Brion 2700 A2 Very dark, deep, bright Open, clean, exotic, ripe fruit, roasted herbs, tobacco, sweet, chocolate, walnuts, perfumed fresh, pure, enormous concentration, masses of fruits Average auction price: Bottle condition: Colour: Nose: Palate: Thick, well-balanced, passionate, firm, Finish: Flavourful, fat, intense, broad, long In a nutshell: Astonishing Buy or not: With furthermost recommendations Tasted: 25 times, last in 11/2011 Decanting time: 1.5 hours Glass time: 2 hours When to drink: Now to 2025 Food pairing: No food, please! Fake factor: Quite big ­ there are now around 300­800 Inside information: A warm spring caused an early vegetal growth of vines. However, freezing cold May destroyed 80% of the crop. Or try this: Pétrus 1961 Final verdict: The best Haut-Brion ever! ~ 13 ~ 6 Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s bottles under 1000 euros and without original labels on the market. We tasted two of those recently and they had nothing to do with Haut-Brion 1945.

7 7 Château Le Pin 1982 (Pomerol) 100p 1982 Le Pin Average auction 4750 price: Colour: Medium intense, dark-ruby Nose: Intense, meaty, coffee beans, black fruit, mocha, green beans multi-layered, glossy Palate: Elegant, super intense, full-bodied, Ending: Endless, concentrated, complex, silky In a word: What can we say? A killer from Le Pin Buy or not: Hard to say no, although the price is stratospheric 3 hours 2 hours Now to 2025 Fried duck breast At the moment very low, but in the future be aware Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: 11 times, last in 2010 Inside information: Annual production is very low at less than 600 cases, but in 1982 only 250 cases were made. Le Pin's auction record is for a case of 1982 Chateau Le Pin, which fetched 88 000. Or try this: Lafleur 1982 Final verdict: The best wine from the 1980s 9 8 Château Pétrus 1947 (Pomerol) 100p Château d´Yquem 1921 (Sauternes) 1947 Château Pétrus 100p Average auction 3450 price: Colour: Deep, dark, healthy Nose: Mature, intense, pleasant, delicious, jammy, chocolate, truffles, buttery, smoke 1921 Château d´Yquem Average auction 4811 price: Colour: Very dark, deep, golden Nose: Fresh, open, pure, vivid, honeyed, vanilla, coffee, cream, chocolate, strawberries layered, lively, firm, WOW! Palate: Massive, port-like, viscous, rich, tick, Finish: Exploding, warm, never ending, In a nutshell: Never ending story Buy or not: Or a table from Pétrus restaurant in London 2 hours 2 hours Now to 2030 fruity, soft tannin, multi-layered, Wow! Palate: Creamy, thick, great balance, multiFinish: Still continues In a nutshell: Yquem at its best and most genuine Buy or not: Always, but only château bottlings Tasted: 27 times, last in 6/2011 Decanting time: 2 hours Glass time: 4 hours When to drink: Now to 2025 Food pairing: A dessert itself Fake factor: Huge ­ buy only château-bottlings. Almost every other bottle we have tasted has been fake or very bad fake ­ Van Der Meulen bottles are a particularly risky business. Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: 44 times, last 7/2011 Grilled fillet of lamb with thyme sauce Huge ­ don't buy any VDM or any other negociant bottlings, without reliable knowledge of provenance Inside information: The harvest of 1921 took 39 days to pick and was the last vintage that the Yquem owner Comte de Lur-Saluces sold in cask. Or try this: Yoga Final verdict: With luck, the best Yquem you will ever taste. Inside information: Pétrus 1947 has been tasted with enthusiasm more than 40 times, but only on 25 of them has it been blessed with a perfect 100 points. This is mainly because there are so many variable négociant-bottlings and regrettably also innumerable frauds for sale. 1947 was a legendary vintage on the right bank of Bordeaux. It was extremely hot at the time of harvest and the warm grapes were so rich in sugar that the winemakers had problems in controlling the fermentation. Many wines had residual sugar and most had high volatile acidity, but this was masked by the richness and concentration of the fruit. Or try this: Graham Vintage Port 1945 Final verdict: Pétrus at it's best ­ with luck. ~ 14 ~

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10 10 Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1963 (Portugal) 15 Château Haut-Brion 1989 (Graves) 100p 1963 Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 99p 1989 Château Haut-Brion Average auction 1761 price: Bottle Condition A1 Colour: Deep, inky black, sound, promising Nose: Sweet, commanding, complex, Palate: Jam-packed, intense, complex, Average auction 1760 price: Colour: Intense, ruby with brown tints Nose: Close, complex, toasty, jammy fruit, spicy oak, minerals, vanilla offensive, chocolate, smoke, peppery, dried fruits opulent, perfect balance and structure, wow passionated Palate: Thick, rich, low acidity, voluptuous texture, great balance, opulent fruitiness, fragrance Finish: Never ending, concentrated, sincere, In a nutshell: Just Picture-perfect Buy or not: Big Yes Tasted: 6 times, last in 2010 Decanting time: 1.5 hours Glass time: 3 hours When to drink: Before 2100 Food pairing: Forget the food Fake factor: Today none, in future perhaps. Inside information: Vasconcelos Porto retired in 1963 Finish: Extensively long, intense, amazing In a nutshell: Will be the perfect wine in ten years Buy or not: Buy now before the prices really go up Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Spect secret: 33 times, last in 8/2011 3 hours 2 hours Now to 2035 Tenderloin of venison grand veneur None The harvest started already at the end of August and his grandsons, Fernando and Luiz van Zeller, took over the company. An extensive programme of modernisation was embarked upon, including new vinification equipment, new vine plantations and bottling the vast majority of wines in Vila Nova de Gaia (in 1963 only some 15% of Noval Ports were bottled there; fifteen years later the figure was 85%). Or try this: Harlan Estate 1991 Final verdict: The samurai of wines Or try this: Quinta do Noval Nacional 1931 Final verdict: Sweet dream ­ the best Port ever produced 11 100p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1962 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2010/2020 x6 16 100p Château d'Yquem 1811 (Sauternes) BURGUNDY 1996/now x13 12 100p Château Pétrus 1989 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2010/2030 x28 17 100p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1959 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2011/2025 x41 13 100p Château Lafleur 1947 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2011/2020 x28 18 100p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1945 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 1995/2020 x4 14 100p Château d'Yquem 1945 (Sauternes) BURGUNDY 2011/2040 x12 ~ 16 ~

19 Château d'Yquem 1937 (Sauternes) 100p 1937 Château d´Yquem Average auction 2650 price: Colour: Clear, bright, deep, golden Nose: Open, luscious, caramel, pineapple, coffee, spice honey, dried apricot, toasted bread gentle, aristocratic, balanced, compound, fresh, creamy Spicy, long intense Greatest wine from 1937 vintage With love 6 times, last in 3/2011 2 hours 4 hours Now to 2025 Caramelised Haven't seen or heard The 1937 was a very good vintage in Sauternes. Dry but not very hot year. Picking lasted thirty-three days without any rain, started on 21st September and ended on 6th November. Palate: Flourishing, rich, fat, passionate, Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Inside information: 23 99p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1949 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2025 x34 24 Château Latour 1982 (Pauillac) 99p 1982 Château Latour box, oriental spice, complex Or try this: Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 1945 Final verdict: Difficult to resist ­ and why should we? Palate: Full-bodied, concentrated, refreshing acidity, well-integrated, ripe tannic backbone Smooth, non-stop, dominant Mesmerised Absolutely yes 28 times, last in 8/2011 5 hours 2 hours Now to 2040 Grilled venison with morel sauce None yet Extraordinary high sugar content: 13° Brix for the Merlot, 12­12.5° Brix for the Cabernets 20 100p Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1928 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/now x5 21 100p Château d'Yquem 1819 (Sauternes) SAUTERNES 2004/now x3 Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Inside Information: 22 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1953 (Pauillac) Or try this: Château Haut-Brion 1989 Final verdict: This wine is still clearly in a phase of constant improvement ­ it is worth the wait. 100p 1953 Château Lafite 25 99p Average auction 2360 price: Colour: Mature, tile-red, deep Nose: Very attractive, perfumed, clean, elegant, sweet, mature, mint Château Pétrus 1921 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2009/2015 x19 Palate: Full-bodied, well-balanced, supple, complex, multi-layered, sensitive 26 99p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1990 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2010/2035 x11 Finish: Endless, feminine, silky, lingering In a nutshell: The perfection of elegance Buy or not: Yes, it is cheaper and much better today than in 1982 15 minutes 2 hours Now to 2025 Too elegant to share with anything None yet Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: 32 times, last in 3/2011 27 99p Château Pétrus 1982 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2011/2025 x18 a year to bottle every cask. Or try this: Lafite 1959 Final verdict: With a bit of luck, this exquisite Lafite will be the best Lafite you have or will ever tasted. ~ 17 ~ 27 Inside This vintage shows large bottle information: variations. At Lafite they needed almost Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s Average auction 1780 price: Colour: Deep, dark, promising Nose: Expressive, rich, blackcurrants, cigar

28 28 Château Cheval Blanc 1990 (St.Emilion) 34 Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1827 (Portugal) 99p 1990 Château Cheval Blanc Average auction 1090 price: Colour: Deep, dark, tile-red Nose: Powerful, complex, caramel, vanilla, truffles, exotic fruits, mint, mineral scents toasty, multi-layered, exotic Supercar! Buy half-bottles for everyday use 36 times, last in 2010 2 hours 2 hours Now to 2030 Grilled fillet of lamb None Yields below 40 hl/ha; average natural alcohol content was 13.6% Dominus 1992 Unstoppable 99p 1827 Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1455 A1 Medium intense, tawny, sound, clear Rich, wide, tantalizing, caramel, jammed cherries, hazelnuts, orange peel, dark chocolate, flowers, cardamom balance, rounded texture, complex, multi-layered refine, harmounious Astonishing Call us before you open it 2 times, last in 2010 30 minutes 3 hours When ever you find one Forget the food again None The 1827 was one of the outstanding vintages of the 19th century. There is a rumor that in the cellars of the Villar d'Allen there are around 400 bottles of 1827 left. Palate: Full-bodied, well-balanced, pure, Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Inside information: Or try this: Final verdict: Warm, long, savoury, thrilling Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: Palate: Full-bodied, intense, spiced, perfect Finish: Velvety, smooth, deep, powerful, In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Inside information: 29 99p Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido 1985 (Tuscany) ITALY 2011/2020 x14 Or try this: Niepoort 1864 Final verdict: Left everyone speechless 30 31 99p Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 1974 (Napa Valley) La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1985 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2010/2035 x8 35 99p Château Palmer 1961 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2011/2025 x26 36 99p Château Latour 1928 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2011/2020 x12 32 99p Château Cheval Blanc 1921 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2011/2015 x16 37 99p Montrachet Domaine de La Romanée-Conti 1966 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2001/2020 x5 33 99p Goût Américan Vintage Champagne Heidsieck & Monopole 1907 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/now x 38 ~ 18 ~

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30 Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 1974 (Napa Valley) Founders Joe and Alice Heitz embarked on their illustrious journey in 1961, when there were fewer than a dozen wineries scattered across the Napa Valley. With the purchase of their first eight-acre vineyard just south of St. Helena, Joe's years of intense study and experience quickly translated into a reputation for bold and brilliant winemaking.Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most distinctive wines in Napa Valley. The distinctiveness lies in its unique style with profound aromas of mint and eucalyptus derived from the big gum trees shading the vineyard. On the palate the wine is charming, being less jammed than most Napa Cabernets and reminiscent of the classic Bordeaux style of Mouton-Rothschild. It has even been called the Mouton of Napa. Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon has the most praiseworthy history of any single-vineyard wine in Napa. It is an iconic wine. While many other successful wineries that started in the 1960s have lost their flair and status on the market, Martha's Vineyard is still capable of rivalling the modern cult wines. The best evidence of its greatness was given in the full vertical Heitz Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon tasting in June, where all of its 35 vintages ever produced were evaluated. The results were amazing. The wines reached the average score of 91 points. It is fair to say that there are not many other wineries in the world that can provide as reliable a vertical. The wines have a great balance, elegance and continuity. Martha's Vineyard is located in Oakville, just below the Harlan Estate, on a gently sloping 34-acre vineyard with a small-sized special Cabernet clone. "It is gravelled loam on an alluvial soil that contributes a unique essence of minerals in the terroir," Kathleen Heitz Myers explains. The site, with eastern orientation on the foothills of the Mayacamas, enjoys the first rays of sunshine in the mornings while avoiding the direct hot afternoon sun in a shady, cooling microclimate. The vineyard is cultivated with certified organic practices. Philosophy in winemaking "An important part of the legacy of Martha's Vineyard is showcasing the authentic varietal character of this incomparable Cabernet clone with its layers of complexity and remarkable overall balance. Through our extended five-year ageing process, the wine consistently and elegantly portrays the pure flavours and unique characteristics of Martha's Vineyard. We continually strive to maintain a balance between innovation and a commitment to our winemaking heritage. While we have made subtle refinements through the years, Martha's Vineyard Cabernet remains known as a true classic for its consistency in quality and style," Kathleen Heitz Myers sums up. History Wine unites, goes the old saying. Two bottles of Heitz Cabernet Sauvignon united two families in a way that wine-lovers around the globe can be thankful. It was thanks to the generosity of the people who sold their site and house to Tom and Martha May in 1963. The Heitz bottles left as a welcome gift appealed to the Mays' palate and they visited the Heitz Cellars. They met with Joe and Alice Heitz and a lifetime bond was created. Later, a handshake sealed the lifetime contract between the families, where the Heitzs had exclusive rights to the fruit from the Mays' vineyard. When Joe received the first batch of fruit from the May vineyard, he realised that he had something precious in his hands which deserved to be vinified and bottled exclusively. The first vineyard-designated wine in the history of the Napa Valley was born from the harvest of 1966. Experience 1974 was for California what 1961 was for Bordeaux. A great vintage all over, but the real star and probably the most legendary of all American wines was none other than Martha's Vineyard. It is to us like a semblance of the incredible Mouton 1945. Great eucalyptus nose, fantastically extravagant fruit and so much class. A truly great wine! Brilliant-looking bottle with a beautiful, artistic label. 95p 1974 Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 889 A2 Deep, dark, healthy Sound, powerful, intense, cedar, eucalyptus, mild red fruits, coffee, tobacco attractive, Bordeaux-like, complex Smooth, long, polish, fine Corvette 1955 Bargain 26 times, last in 2010 30 minutes 2 hours Now to 2020 Grilled fillet of lamb None This was the first vintage made by Joe Heitz's son, David. Château Mouton Rothschild 1947 Breathtaking and surely destinated for legendary status. Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: Palate: Full-bodied, well-balanced, lush, Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Inside information: Or try this: Final verdict: ~ 20 ~

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44 98p 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon Screaming Eagle 4900 A1 Intense, ruby Open, sweet, opulent, powerful, Intense, vigour, well-balanced, complex, firm, exciting, rich, meaty Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: Palate: Finish: Elegant, ripe, superb In a nutshell: Screamingly good Buy or not: Every wine lover should have a Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Inside information: 4 times, last in 2010 2 hours 3 hours 2020­2025 priviledge to taste this benchmark wine of modern Napa at least once Roasted venison with morrel sauce Moderately high The first commercial vintage of Screaming Eagle. Total production is only 175 cases. Or try this: 1992 Harlan Estate Final verdict: The "turning point wine" to the modern era of Napa Valley ~ 22 ~

38 Château d'Yquem 1967 (Sauternes) 99p 1967 Château d´Yquem Average auction 1120 price: Colour: Deep, bright, golden Nose: Forceful, fresh, exotic fruit, apricot, fig, toffee, melon 44 45 98p Cabernet Sauvignon Screaming Eagle 1992 (Napa Valley) Château Mouton-Rothschild 1961 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2011/2030 x30 Palate: Concentrated, solid mouthfeel, harmonious structure, fresh acidity, refined, sweetness, balanced d´Yquem remains in history as the first Yquem of Comte Alexandre de Lur Saluces. He could not have wished for a better time ­ the year was most successful in Sauternes. A cool spring delayed the flowering, but a hot and exceptionally dry summer hastened the growth so much that not even a cold and stormy September could unmake it. The following October then provided ideal climate conditions for a superb vintage. Just before the harvest began the sun came out and the twelve passages at Yquem, between September 26 and October 26, were carried out under favorable weather. Altogether the harvest gave 409 barrels under variable weather conditions. An exceptionally large portion of this high-quality vintage's grapes, over 90%, were selected for the production of Yquem itself. 98p BORDEAUX 2011/2040 x25 48 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1929 (Côte de Nuits) 39 99p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1937 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/now x14 Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: 11 410 A2 Dark, sound, promising Opulent, intense, open, sweet, earthy, leather, smoke, dry fruits, chocolaty, plummy velvety texture, rich black fruit characters, mellow tannins, well integrated, complex, harmonious Palate: Full-bodied, intense, great balance, 40 99p Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1945 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2008/2020 x21 41 99p Château L´Evangile 1947 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2010/2015 x11 42 98p Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1961 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2009/2040 x24 as you can also buy original Domaine labels from eBay at the modest price of 500, it will be hard to tell without opening the bottles if it is a real thing. Finish: Refined, very long, warming, silky In a nutshell: Sensational Buy or not: Yes Tasted: 12 times, last in 12/2011 Decanting time: 30 minutes Glass time: 1 hour When to drink: When you meet the Royals Food pairing: No food-please Fake factor: Huge ­ especially among VDM bottling and Inside information: Yields below 40 hl/ha; average natural alcohol content was 13.6% Or try this: Château Haut-Brion 1929 Final verdict: Well, what else did you expect 43 98p BORDEAUX 2010/2030 x8 ~ 23 ~ 48 Château Le Pin 1990 (Pomerol) Fi n e Or try this: Marilyn Monroe Final verdict: Best 1967 on the market 98p 1929 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1000 Fine st Wine s Finish: Round, fresh, prolonged In a nutshell: Captivating wine Buy or not: The price is still pretty decent Tasted: 14 times, last in 3/2011 Decanting time: 2 hours Glass time: 3 hours When to drink: Now to 2045 Food pairing: Brie de Meaux Fake factor: None Inside information: The vintage 1967 of Château 46 98p Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1982 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2011/2025 x22 47 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1982 (Pauillac)

49 49 98p Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Rayas 1990 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2004/2030 x3 60 98p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1978 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/2030 x3 50 98p Château d'Yquem 1959 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2011/2030 x15 61 98p Vintage Port Niepoort 1927 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2006/2030 x2 51 52 98p Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1978 (Côte de Nuits) Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1985 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2009/2035 x5 62 98p Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1985 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2015 x3 63 Château Latour 1959 (Pauillac) 53 98p Vintage Pol Roger 1911 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2002/now x2 98p 1959 Château Latour 54 98p MADEIRA Madeira Extra Réserve Solera "Napoléon Réserve" Blandy's 1792 2006/2060 x6 Average auction 2450 price: Colour: Almost black, clear, bottomless Nose: Open, matured, ripe black fruit, cedar, mint, flower scent Palate: Full-bodied, quite tannic, authoritative, massive, skillfully balanced A taste of real life Yes! 22 times, last in 8/2011 2 hours 1 hour Now to 2035 Tournedos Rossini Not yet! An exceptional year at Latour Château Palmer 1959 Pleasing today and tomorrow 55 98p Château d'Yquem 1847 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2008/now x13 56 98p Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1983 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2020 x4 57 98p Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Inside Information: Or try this: Final verdict: A bit dry, forceful, earthy, extended Vintage Bollinger 1928 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/now x2 64 98p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1934 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/now x4 58 98p Château Cheval Blanc 1950 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2011/2018 x28 65 98p Montrachet Comtes Lafon 1990 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2008/2025 x2 59 98p Château Léoville-Las Cases 1928 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2011/now x7 ~ 24 ~

66 98p Château Lafite-Rothschild 1870 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/now x8 72 98p Château Latour 1929 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2020 x21 67 98p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1875 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2006/now x3 73 Echezeaux Henri Jayer 1978 (Côte de Nuits) 68 98p Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1962 (South Australia) 1978 Echezeaux Henri Jayer 98p 1962 Penfolds Grange Hermitage Average auction 5500 price: Bottle condition A1 Colour: Moderately pale, brick red Nose: Open, seductive, perfumey, floral, ripe Palate: Medium-bodied, delicate, vivid, ripe red fruits, touch of smoke, silky tannins Average auction 711 price: Colour: Deep, brick red, youthfull, unblemished Nose: Opulent, unguarded, complex, blackberry, vanilla, dark chocolate, mocha mighty, intense, multi-layered, silky A copybook Grange Yes 12 times, last in 11/2011 1 hour 2 hours Now to 2022 Roast duck with fried onions, cepes and bacon served with Madeira jus Finish: Lingering long and dynamic wine In a nutshell: A killer of a wine Buy or not: Forget it if you don't have deep pockets Palate: Full-bodied, well-balanced, supple, Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Flavourful, good length, persuasive Tasted: 4 times, last in 2009 Decanting time: 1 hour Glass time: 2 hours When to drink: Now­2015 Food pairing: A wine for meditation Fake factor: Moderately low Inside information: The vintage of the century was all but relaxing experience for wine growers. It was not until 1st of September when the favourable weather took place and the crop ripened ideally under 10 hours of daily sunshine until the end of growing season. is the second most successful Grange in Australian wine shows with its 4 trophies and 20 gold and 10 silver medals. This was the first Grange to be made predominantly from Kalimna (Barossa Valley) rather than Magill (Adelaide) fruit, as well as the first and only Grange to use grapes from the cool-climate region of Adelaide Hills. The 1962 is also one of the three Grange vintages (1952 and 1953 are the others) produced in half (375ml) as well as full (750ml) bottles. A blend of 87% Shiraz and 13% Cabernet Sauvignon. Fake factor: None Inside information: After the legendary 1955 Grange, this Or try this: 1978 DRC Richebourg Final verdict: A wine that seems impossible to avoid falling in love with 74 98p Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1982 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2011/2035 x21 Or try this: Château Haut-Brion 1959 Final verdict: Inspiring wine with edge 69 98p Château Latour-à-Pomerol 1961 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2011/2015 x22 75 98p Vintage Pol Roger 1928 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/now x5 70 98p 76 Château Lafleur 1950 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2011/2015 x11 98p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1978 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/2030 x8 98p BORDEAUX 2010/2018 x28 ~ 25 ~ 76 71 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1959 (Graves) Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s wild strawberries, forest floor

77 82 Dom Pérignon Rosé Moêt & Chandon 1959 (Champagne) 77 98p Château Pétrus 1990 (Pomerol) 1959 Dom Pérignon Rosé Moêt & Chandon 98p Average auction 14 650 price: Bottle Condition A1 Colour: Medium-intense, orange colour with rose tints 1990 Château Pétrus Nose: Multilayered, generous, floral, ripe Palate: Medium-bodied, crisp, energetic, Finish: Energetic and surprisingly fresh In a nutshell: WOW! Buy or not: Yes, if money is not an issue Tasted: 4 times, last in 8/2011 Decanting time: 10 minutes Glass time: 30 minutes When to drink: Now­2016 Food pairing: No food please Fake factor: Moderately high Inside Information: Average auction 3654 price: Colour: Dark, ruby red Nose: Complex with pure black fruits, black truffles, violets sweet strawberries, raspberries, touch of cherries, toasty brioche sweet wild berries, focused, supple Palate: Full-bodied, round and rich, velvety tannins, ripe black fruits, smoky Finish: Long and rich but still very elegant In a nutshell: Powerful yet generous Buy or not: Yes in an investment point of view, for instant enjoyability 1959 delivers the greater pleasure with less cost Tasted: 16 times, last in 2010 Decanting time: 3 hours Glass time: 3 hours When to drink: Now to 2030 Food pairing: Roasted venison fillet Fake factor: Moderately high Inside information: A hailed vintage together with 1989. They were very similar but the hot period that hit in 1989 on July was in 1990 on August. This affected on lower acidity levels in grapes on 1990 vintage. The wines are rounder and seem to mature more rapidly than 1989 vintage. This was the first vintage of Dom Pérignon Rosé and it was created on demand of Persian Shah for the 2500 years celebration of the Persian Empire. Only 306 bottles were made. Or try this: A ride with Bugatti Veyron 16.2 Final verdict: The mother of all rose champagnes Or try this: Pétrus 1989 Final verdict: Already enjoyable, nowhere near its full potential 83 98p Château Pétrus 1959 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2011/2020 x44 78 98p Château Cheval Blanc 1982 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2011/2040 x16 84 98p Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1969 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2006/2020 x3 79 98p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1917 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2011/now x3 85 98p Château Palmer 1966 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2011/2020 x30 80 98p Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1978 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2011/2035 x6 86 98p Musigny Comte Georges de Vogüé 1990 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/2020 x2 81 98p Richebourg Henri Jayer 1985 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2010/2025 x8 87 98p Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin Château de Beaucastel 1990 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2005/2020 x2 ~ 26 ~

~ 27 ~ 82 Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

88 ~ 28 ~

89 98p Chambertin Armand Rousseau 1990 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2011/2015 x5 90 98p Meursault Perrières Coche-Dury 1990 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2011/2018 x3 91 98p Dom Ruinart Rosé Ruinart 1969 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/now x3 92 98p 1947 Château Ausone Average auction 811 price: Colour: Healthy, bright, deep Nose: Sweet, open, fresh, hot, exotic, vanilla, amaretto, nuts, citrus, apricot, caramel multi-layered, intense, broad, fruity 88 Château Pétrus 1929 (Pomerol) Finish: Vigorous, smooth, long, refreshing In a nutshell: Overwhelming Buy or not: One of the best 1947s, but also one of the cheapest 1 hour 1 hour Now Rabbit ragout Low Production was only around 12 000 bottles Cheval Blanc 1950 For snobs with sense 97p 1929 Château Pétrus Average auction 3400 price: Colour: Light, garnet, deep, mature Nose: Seductive, mystical, ripe, exotic fruits, gentle, coffee, herbs, cedar, mocha Palate: Big, powerful, quite tannic, massive, concentrated, thick, intense, port-like, rich Finish: Long, passionate, well-integrated In a nutshell: Pétrus with balls Buy or not: Price is reasonable, but risk of the fake bottles is too high 1 hour 1 hour Whenever you find one Aged cheddar cheese Also very high ­ beware of "newly printed labels". Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Inside Information: Or try this: Final verdict: 6 times, last in 2010 Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: 15 times, last in 12/2011 93 98p Château Pétrus 1970 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2010/2025 x28 Inside The best Pomerol vintage since 1900 information: Or try this: Haut-Brion 1929 Final verdict: One of the rarest existing Pétrus 94 98p Vintage Port Cockburn 1878 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2010/2020 x5 ~ 29 ~ 94 Fi n e Palate: Well-balanced, sweet, plump, silky, 1000 Fine st Wine s Château Ausone 1947 (St.Emilion)

95 104 98p Château Suduiraut 1921 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/2025 x5 95 98p Romanée-St.Vivant Domaine Marey-Monge 1949 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2009/now x5 105 98p Vintage Champagne Krug 1971 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2015 x8 96 98p Château Lafite-Rothschild 1959 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2007/2020 x23 106 98p Château Latour 1949 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2011/2025 x21 97 98p Château d'Yquem 1882 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/now x4 107 Richebourg Henri Jayer 1978 (Côte de Nuits) 98 98p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1949 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2000/2020 x2 98p 1978 Richebourg Henri Jayer 99 98p Average auction 10 200 price: Bottle Condition A1 Colour: Medium-intense, tuile red with orange tints Château Ausone 1961 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2011/2015 x9 Nose: Powerful, intense, rich, refined, complex, ripe black fruits Palate: Rich, elegant, vivid, ripe black fruit, perfumey, floral and spicy 100 98p Château Haut-Brion Blanc 1929 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2010/now x5 Finish: Deliciously rich and spicy wine In a nutshell: A wine to die for Buy or not: Astrological price for phenomenal wine ­ but still worth trying for 2 times, last in 2009 1.5 hours 4 hours 2018­2025 Roasted goose fillet with wild mushroom risotto 101 98p Griotte-Chambertin Claude Dugat 1996 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2009/2025 x5 Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Increasingly high Inside Henri Jayer has commented the Information: vintage 1978: "It is one of the most 102 98p Château Lafleur 1982 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2011/2025 x9 wonderful vintages I have worked with. It is unquestionably one of the best of the century." Or try this: 1978 DRC La Tâche Final verdict: The most powerful wine from Henri Jayer 103 98p Château d'Yquem 1975 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/2035 x8 108 98p Château Cheval Blanc 1929 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2009/now x15 ~ 30 ~

109 98p Vintage Champagne Krug 1979 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2018 x11 114 98p Quinta do Noval vintage Port 1945 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2008/2020 x2 110 98p Château Margaux 1928 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2011/2015 x20 115 98p Château d'Yquem 2001 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2011/2070 x14 111 Château Pétrus 1998 (Pomerol) 116 98p BURGUNDY 2009/2020 x12 98p 1998 Château Pétrus Average auction 2950 price: Colour: Opaque, purple to ruby Nose: Rich, energetic, smoky, licorice, vanilla, black fruits 117 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1989 (Graves) Palate: Full-bodied, concentrated with loads of ripe black fruits, firm tannins, lively acidity brambles, licorice and toastiness A big gun Price is too high, but it is the Pétrus 5 times, last in 2010 6 hours 10 hours Now to 2050 Venison tournedos with truffle sauce None yet Small production, only 2400 cases, which is sixty percent from normal yield 98p 1989 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Finish: In a nutshell: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Inside information: violets, hints of toastiness and butterscotch tannins and intense fruit Palate: Medium-bodied, fresh, mineral, firm Finish: Lingering and very refined, showing loads of smoky flavours with tobacco and cigar classic style In a nutshell: A silky wine, with a very refined and Buy or not: Absolutely yes Tasted: 24 times, last in 2009 Decanting time: 4 hours Glass time: 2 hours When to drink: Now to 2035 Food pairing: Entrecôte and haricot verts Fake factor: Moderately low Inside information: The estate belongs to the Dillon Or try this: Screaming Eagle 1997 Final verdict: A gentle monster 112 98p Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1986 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2009/2020 x5 family, who also owns the neighbouring estate of Haut-Brion. The wines have one and same winemaker, Jean Delmas, which makes it fascinating to compare these wines next to each other. La Mission is known as more powerful and chunky in style, yet at the same time elegant. 113 98p Château Haut-Brion 1959 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2011/2025 x19 Or try this: Château Haut-Brion 1989 Final verdict: An amazing wine that is most likely to gain 100 points in future ~ 31 ~ 117 Fi n e Ending: Long-lasting finish reveals mocha, ripe Average auction 940 price: Colour: Very deep, ruby with brown tints Nose: Pronounced black fruit, capsicum, 1000 Fine st Wine s La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1959 (Côte de Nuits)

118 118 97p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1962 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2011/2015 x16 ~ 32 ~

125 97p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1941 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2011/now x4 119 97p Château d'Yquem 1990 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2011/2035 x28 126 97p Cabernet Sauvignon Screaming Eagle 1994 (Napa Valley) USA 2010/2025 x10 120 97p Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1979 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2020 x5 127 97p Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1988 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/2020 x4 121 97p Château Léoville-Las Cases 1945 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2010/2020 x30 128 Grange Penfolds 1971 (South Australia) 97p Harlan Estate 1990 (Napa Valley) USA 1971 Grange Penfolds 1000 Fine st Wine s 122 97p Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: 1990 Harlan Estate 540 A1 Deep, garnet red, clear Multifaceted, sweet, exposed, refined smoky, cigar, earthy, fruity, rustic intense, charismatic Average auction 612 price: Colour: Almost black, clear, sound Nose: Open, matured, sound, ripe black fruit, cedar, mint, violets, flower scent skillfully balanced,classic, rich, sweet Savoury, forceful, nutty, extended Harmonious Yes! 12 times, last in 8/2011 2 hours 1 hour Now to 2035 Tournedos Rossini Not yet! Palate: Full-bodied, opulent,fleshy, massive, Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Inside Information: Palate: Graceful, smooth, firm structure, Finish: Accomplished, glowing, silky, stretched In a nutshell: Seductive and pleasing Buy or not: Unconditionally Tasted: 4 times, last in 2009 Decanting time: 1 hour Glass time: 2 hours When to drink: Now to 2020 Food pairing: Aged Cheddar Fake factor: None Inside Information: The first official vintage of Harlan Estate. After ten years research of Bordeaux and Burgundy versus valuable land and history of Napa Valley Harlan believed to find his piece of land. Since grafting the first wines in 1987 the team of Harlan Estate has dedicated to express the qualities of their land. The best clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot are grafted in the best suiting rootstocks. 1971 created a sensation when it won gold and topped its class at the Gault-Millau Wine Olympiad in Paris in 1979, beating the best Rhone Valley wines. Or try this: Tignanello 1971 Final verdict: Winner from the beginning Or try this: Pétrus 1990 Final verdict: Has untamed power wine with elegance par excellence. 129 97p Hermitage Cuvée Cathelin J.L. Chave 1990 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2011/2025 x4 123 97p Cabernet Sauvignon Inglenook 1946 (Napa Valley) USA 2002/now x4 130 97p Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1994 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2011/2040 x12 97p BURGUNDY 2007/2015 x4 97p BURGUNDY 2001/2020 x2 ~ 33 ~ 131 124 Meursault 1er Cru Charmes Comtes Lafon 1989 (Côte de Beaune) 131 Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1964 (Côte de Nuits) Fi n e

119 137 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1921 (Champagne) 97p 1921 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 2400 A2 Medium-intense, hazy, golden, few lazy bubbles Evolved, restrained, dried fruits­figs and apricots, biscuits, touch of toffee, lovely toastiness mousse, dried fruit tones Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: Palate: Crisp, vivid, youthful, light-bodied, still some Finish: Lingering, toasty and seductive In a nutshell: A youthful and flirty champagne Buy or not: Yes, if you are able to find one Tasted: 5 times, last in 2008 Decanting time: None Glass time: 30 minutes When to drink: Now­2018 Food pairing: Blinis with vendace roe Fake factor: Moderate Inside Information: The first vintage of Dom Pérignon. The 132 Cristal Rosé Roederer 1996 (Champagne) 97p 1996 Cristal Rosé Roederer 475 A1 132 Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: champagne was actually same as regular 1921 Moët & Chandon champagne, but 1400 bottles were transferred to the bottles that were replicated from the 18th century champagne bottles used by the famous monk and which were labeled according to the monk as Cuvée Dom Pérignon. Pale, peachy Or try this: 1921 Moët & Chandon Vintage Champagne Final verdict: Not the most complex style of Dom Pérignons, but still lovely and incredibly fresh Fragrant, fine-tuned, fruity, toffee, ripe peach, honey full Palate: Linear, crisp, intense, silk, complex, Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Inside Information: Long, pure, appetising Liquid silk Oh, yes! 30 minutes 45 minutes No hurry Deserves to be admired on its own Not yet! Inside information: Extremely ripe pinot grapes from Roederer´s best plots are used to give this wine its delicate colour and taste 138 97p Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection Caymus 1976 (Napa Valley) USA 2004/2015 x3 7 times, last in 2011 139 97p Ermitage le Pavillon Chapoutier 1991 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2006/2020 x4 140 97p Or try this: 1996 Cuvée William Rosé Deitz Final verdict: Again ­ Wow! Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1962 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2006/2020 x5 133 134 97p Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1985 (Côte de Nuits) Burgundy Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1966 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/2025 x2 141 97p Hermitage J.L. Chave 1990 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2010/2020 x5 142 97p Blanc de Blancs Pol Roger 1959 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2003/now x2 135 97p Chambertin Domaine Ponsot 1985 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/2025 x2 143 97p Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 1923 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2004/now x5 136 97p Gewurtraminer Zind-Humbrecht 1990 (Alsace) FRANCE 2011/now x4 144 97p ~ 34 ~ Kiedricher Gräfenberg Riesling Auslese Robert Weil 2001 (Rheingau) GERMANY 2006/2020 x4

~ 35 ~ 137 Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

145 145 Harlan Estate 1991 (Napa Valley, USA) Proprietary Red Wine Harlan Estate 1991 (Napa Valley) The Harlan Estate Proprietary Red has one factor that makes it stand out year after year as one of the best Napa Valley wines: its balance of power. It is the Bugatti of the wine world. Every new vintage has untamed power, and is a wine with finesse par excellence. A refined style with velvety texture, polished but big tannins, moderate acidity and rich, intense black fruitiness. The mouthfeel is complemented by seductive toasty and perfumed flavours. While the structure is always silky, it has monstrous weight and power that stand out discreetly. Thanks to this balance, the Harlan Estate wines drink perfectly well when young but will bloom after 15 years of ageing. It is always amazing how well they can handle the big, powerful structure and still stand as elegant and smooth. Partly, of course, the wines are the result of skillful winemaking, but the ultimate truth lies in the quality of the vineyard site and in the philosophy of winemaking, where the ultimate goal is always to deliver the sense of place. After various tastings of Harlan wines and with all the scores given, we have concluded that this can be set apart from the rest of the first growths. Terroir The 240-acre Harlan Estate is located in the western foothills of Oakville at an elevation between 225 and 1,225 feet. As it lies around the hillside, it has northern, southern, western and eastern orientations. The land that is cultivated with vines is just 40 acres of the entire estate, at an elevation of 325­525 feet. The ground is volcanic and oceanic sedimentary subsoil. Philosophy in winemaking Bill Harlan has always had one goal in winemaking: to create a first growth wine in Napa that will be recognised worldwide. To achieve this, Harlan understood decades ago that he needed land with the potential to deliver a complex and unique character to the wine. After ten years of research in Bordeaux and Burgundy and of the valuable land and history of Napa Valley, Harlan believed he had found his plot. Having grafted the first vines in 1985, the team of Harlan Estate has dedicated itself to expressing the qualities of the land. The best clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot were grafted onto the most suitable rootstock. The vineyard is nurtured with ultimate care throughout the growing season to gain the purest fruit with the expression of its site. Many of the employees of the vineyard have been working for the Harlan Estate from the very beginning. They truly know each role of the vines. The harvesting is done by these experienced workers through several pickings cluster by cluster. This is often repeated three or four times, after which the fruit is selected grape by grape. This is done to avoid anything other than grape material, such as pieces of leaves or stems, getting into the fermentation tank. Every picking lot is separately processed. The lots are vinified in small batches in either stainless steel or wooden fermenters. The ageing is completed in French barriques. The winemakers intervene as little as possible in the vinification process to obtain the terroir character. 97p Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: 1991 Harlan Estate 440 A1 Medium deep, ruby with brick red rim Complex and developed ­ cedary, leathery, earthy, meaty and smoky tones with tobacco, black fruits, spices, licorice blackberries, violets, toasty, tobacco, touch of herbaceousness integrated alcohol Classic claret-like Yes, well worth exploring 8 times, last in 2011 3 hours 3 hours Now­2025 Grilled Rib Eye with roasted root vegetables Palate: Full-bodied, delicate fruitiness, cassis, Finish: Long, lingering, savory, wellIn a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: History Fake factor: None Inside Information: This second official vintage of Harlan Estate yielded around 940 cases of wine. The wine is a blend with two thirds of Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The Harlan Estate has no history in terms of viticulture before Bill Harlan and his team decided to purchase the property. As Harlan says, "it was a high-risk strategy that was to show in 10 to 15 years if was worth it. To buy land from a hillside forest was obviously risky, but I love gambling as it is the excitement of life. Luckily we did not fail." Or try this: 1982 Château Pichon-Lalande Final verdict: Great wine that has reached the stage where it challenges some of the great clarets ~ 36 ~

145 Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s ~ 37 ~

146 156 97p Cristal Roederer 1955 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/now x3 146 97p Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection Caymus 1985 (Napa Valley) USA 2004/2015 x2 157 Screaming Eagle 1997 (Napa Valley) USA 97p 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Screaming Eagle 2714 A1 Bright, deep, capable Influential, sweet, ripe, expansive, tar, kirsch, black fruits, plum, herbs plush, very ripe, multifaceted, intense, voluptuous, firm backbone mesmerizing 147 97p Vintage Port Burmester 1880 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2007/now x3 Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: Palate: Distinguished, well-balanced, opulent, 148 97p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1964 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2011/2015 x12 Finish: Rich, long, well-balanced, In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: All-embracing baggage Perhaps a bit too steep 9 times, last in 2009 3 hours 2 hours Now to 2025 Grilled venison with morel sauce None, but be careful when buying bigger size bottles 149 97p Cabernet Sauvignon Bryant Family Vineyard 1997 (Napa Valley) USA 2009/2030 x10 150 97p Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1997 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2010/2050 x6 151 97p Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1985 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2020 x12 was another early vintage in Napa Valley. The flowering season, early due to several consecutive heat waves, was already advanced when estate agent Jean Phillips arrived at a vineyard by the Silverado Trail and Oakville Crossroad. With her experience of numerous properties and vineyards, Phillips senses something extraordinary and magical there. She realises she wants this ranch for herself. Without knowing much about the quality of the wines from the plot, she makes an offer for it. The price is accepted and, having paid, Phillips becomes the owner of the 57-acre vineyard. Inside Information: After terrible winter floods, 1986 Or try this: Harley Davidson Final verdict: Try at least once in your lifetime 152 97p Château Latour 1990 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2012/2030 x25 158 97p Vieux Château Certan 1945 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2009/2015 x6 153 97p Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1996 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2025 x6 159 97p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1968 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2010/2015 x6 154 97p Cristal Rosé Roederer 1995 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2020 x4 160 97p Chardonnay Lorenzo Vineyard Marcassin 1993 (Sonoma) USA 2002/2015 x4 155 97p Masseto Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 1991 (Tuscany) ITALY 2009/2015 x7 161 97p ~ 38 ~ Garrafeira Niepoort 1931 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2011/2020 x3

162 97p Vintage Port Taylor Fladgate 1963 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2010/2040 x4 174 97p Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1929 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2010/now x6 163 97p Cristal Roederer 1988 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/2020 x8 175 Château d'Yquem 1988 (Sauternes) Bordeaux 164 97p 98p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1989 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2011/2035 x5 1988 Château d'Yquem 323 A1 Intense, bright, golden Pronounced, toasty, honeyed, bee wax, spicy, apricot marmelade toasty, sweet spices Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: 165 97p Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1952 (Piedmont) ITALY 2012/2015 x4 Palate: Sweet, vivid acidity, broad, viscous, Finish: Lingering, rich, crème brûlée flavours In a nutshell: Seductive and luscious Buy or not: Yes, you can even find it in bargain prices! 2.5 hours 4 hours Now­2040 Foie gras mi-cuit with apricot compote 97p BURGUNDY 2011/2015 x4 167 97p Château Le Pin 1979 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2010/2020 x6 with lovely opulent style 97p BORDEAUX 2011/2015 x22 169 97p Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1961 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2011/2020 x38 176 97p Chambertin Armand Rousseau 1978 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2010/2020 x4 170 97p Château d'Yquem 1900 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/2020 x8 177 97p Château Latour 1945 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2011/2030 x18 171 97p Château Haut-Brion 1961 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2011/2025 x36 178 97p Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1952 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/now x9 172 97p Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1945 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2010/2020 x30 179 97p Red Port Livadia Massandra Collection 1895 (Crimea) RUSSIA 2005/2020 x4 173 97p Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1975 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2011/2030 x26 180 97p ~ 39 ~ Château Latour 1924 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2011/now x17 180 Fi n e 168 very sunny and dry to promote botrytis formation on grapes. However, the heat wave caused the sugar levels to grow rapidly and the large batch of the harvested grapes did not show much of a noble rot. Luckily the last few harvest rounds in mid November brought some botrytised grapes into the blend. Fake factor: None Inside information: The weather during the autumn was Château Haut-Brion 1929 (Graves) Or try this: Crème Brûlée Final verdict: Harmonious and balanced Yquem 1000 Fine st Wine s 166 Musigny Joseph Drouhin 1978 (Côte de Nuits) Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: 16 times, last time in 2010

181 192 97p Château Lafleur 1975 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2010/2025 x17 181 97p Vintage Champagne Krug 1926 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/now x2 193 97p Château l'Eglise Clinet 1947 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2001/2015 x11 182 97p Château Latour-à-Pomerol 1950 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2011/2020 x18 194 97p Richebourg Domaine Leroy 1990 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/2020 x5 183 97p Richebourg Henri Jayer 1966 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/2015 x4 195 97p Château Haut-Brion Blanc 1985 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2011/2025 x7 184 97p Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1988 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2005/2025 x9 196 97p Château Margaux 1982 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2011/2025 x17 185 97p Hill of Grace Henschke 1962 (Eden Valley) AUSTRALIA 2001/2015 x2 197 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1923 (Côte de Nuits) Burgundy 186 97p 97p Corton-Charlemagne Domaine Louis Latour 1959 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2000/2018 x3 1923 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Average auction 16 432 (Estate bottling) price: Colour: Dark, sound, translucent red Nose: Mature, overwhelming, chocolate, coffee, tempting, sweet 187 97p Château Latour 1970 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2011/2020 x34 Palate: Medium-bodied, well-balanced, full, rich, roasty, delicate, multilayered, sophisicated, sweet red fruits Intoxicating Sorry, but too expensive 16 times, last in 11/2011 30 minutes 1 hour Now Dinner at French Laundry Huge ­ beware especially the VDM bottlings with green capsules 188 97p Château Suduiraut 1928 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/2025 x8 Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Wide, tasteful, warm, smooth, long 189 97p Château Calon-Ségur 1947 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2010/2015 x27 Inside Only 606 bottles produced Information: Or try this: Hermes Birgin handbag Final verdict: This wine will fill your heart and empty your vallet 190 97p Chambertin Joseph Drouhin 1929 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2002/2015 x4 198 97p Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1973 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/2015 x3 191 97p TBA No.10 Welschriesling "Zwischen den Seen" Alois Kracher 2000 (Neusiedlersee) AUSTRIA 2011/2030 x6 199 97p ~ 40 ~ Côte-Rôtie La Landonne Guigal 1990 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2010/2030 x6

200 97p Château Pétrus 1928 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2007/now x3 212 97p Château Lynch-Bages 1989 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2011/2020 x19 201 97p Château d'Yquem 1928 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/2030 x6 213 97p Château Le Pin 1998 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2010/2030 x5 202 97p Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Scharzhofberger Gold Capsule Egon Müller 1959 (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) GERMANY 2000/2020 x3 214 97p Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select Shafer Vineyards 1994 (Napa Valley) USA 2010/2020 x10 203 97p Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1966 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2003/2015 x2 215 97p Vintage Port Graham's 1947 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2008/2020 x4 97p BORDEAUX 2011/2020 x16 97p ITALY 2006/2020 x6 205 97p Chevalier-Montrachet Les Demoiselles Louis Jadot 1964 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2004/2015 x2 217 Château Margaux 1990 (Margaux) Bordeaux 97p Niersteiner Riesling Hermannshof 1921 (Rheinhessen) GERMANY 2003/now x2 Average auction 870 price: Colour: Intense, dark, purple Nose: Sweet, powerful, concentrated, ripe cherries, blackcurrant, vanilla firm, fine tannins, sweet fruit Built to last For a greater future, yes 15 times, last in 2009 2 hours 3 hours Now to 2030 207 97p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1990 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2010/2035 x8 Palate: Rich, opulent, great balance, exciting, Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Long, tender, sweet, powerful 208 97p Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1945 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2012/2015 x7 209 97p Château Cheval Blanc 1952 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2012/2020 x24 Food pairing: Smoked venison fillet Fake factor: None Inside information: At Château Margaux, the harvest lasted almost a month, as the Cabernets ripened much later than the Merlot. They even interrupted the picking for 10 days at the end of September to let the Cabernet finish ripening. Or try this: Mouton Rothschild 1986 Final verdict: The thinking man's choice 210 97p Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1990 (Rhône) BORDEAUX 2011/2035 x12 211 97p Vintage Champagne Krug 1959 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2002/now x2 ~ 41 ~ 217 Fi n e 206 97p 1990 Château Margaux 1000 Fine st Wine s 204 Château Pétrus 1950 (Pomerol) 216 Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1964 (Piedmont)

218 227 Château Clinet 1989 (Pomerol) Bordeaux 97p 1989 Château Clinet Average auction 525 price: Colour: Youthful, bright, deep Nose: Expressive, pure, fresh, mint, herbs, spicy, tobacco leaf, vanilla, truffles moderate weight, liquorice, sweet fruit, dry tannins Palate: Well-balanced, fleshy, good structure, Finish: Multi-layered, forward, clean In a nutshell: Bombshell Buy or not: Worth testing Tasted: 6 times, last time 2010 Decanting time: 3 hours Glass time: 2 hours When to drink: Now to 2030 Food pairing: Fried duck brest Fake factor: None Inside Information: varieties planted ­ 85%, Cabernet- 218 97p Château Margaux 1996 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2011/2035 x19 219 97p Vouvray Haut-Lieu Moelleux Huet 1919 (Loire) FRANCE 2002/2015 x1 Sauvignon 10%, Cabernet Franc 5%. The average age of the vines is 40 for years. The Clinet 1989 vintage is 100% Merlot and was kept 24 months in new barrels. Production was only 2000 cases. 220 97p Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1945 (Piedmont) ITALY 2006/2015 x3 Or try this: Lafleur 1990 Final verdict: Massive attack 228 97p Château Haut-Brion 1982 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2011/2020 x27 221 97p Château Figeac 1949 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2006/now x11 229 Clos d'Ambonnay Champagne Krug 1995 (Champagne) 222 97p Château L´Evangile 1961 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2009/2020 x5 97p 1995 Clos d´Ambonnay Krug 223 97p Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1953 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2006/2020 x3 Average auction 2652 price: Bottle Condition A1 Colour: Bright, pale, clear Nose: Vibrant, powerful, intense, mineral, chalk, dark cherry fruits, creamy layered, balanced, big commanding Palate: Concentrated, aromatic, heavy, multiFinish: Far-reaching, almost endles, fresh, In a nutshell: King of Champagnes Buy or not: Yes Tasted: 5 times, last in 12/2011 Decanting time: 30 minutes Glass time: 1 hour When to drink: Now to 2025 Food pairing: Something warm Fake factor: None Inside information: This single vineyard Champagne is the rarest and most expensive in the world. Produced from just one and one half acres of Pinot Noir within the village itself of Ambonnay. In 1995 there were only 250 cases made from 11 tiny 200 liter Krug casks. 224 97p Château Haut-Brion 1990 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2011/2025 x34 225 97p Château d'Yquem 1896 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/now x8 226 97p Château Lafite 1864 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2009/now x5 ~ 42 ~ Or try this: Bollinger V.V 1996 Final verdict: Very expressive

230 97p Château Cos d'Estournel 1929 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2010/2015 x5 231 97p Château Calon-Ségur 1928 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2011/2020 x18 238 96p Salon 1988 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2020 x13 232 97p Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1955 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2011/2025 x14 239 96p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1953 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2007/2020 x25 233 97p Vintage Champagne Krug 1945 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/now x5 240 Château Le Pin 1989 (Pomerol) 234 97p 96p Château Cos d'Estournel 1953 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2011/2020 x8 1989 Le Pin cherries, fruitcake, exotic spices, vanilla, fleshy 235 Château Pétrus 1945 (Pomerol) Bordeaux Palate: Full-bodied, rich, velvety, firm- textured, concentrated, balanced, fat 97p 1945 Château Pétrus herbs, tobacco, liquorices, truffles, dark chocolately delicate, muscular, multi-layered, focused Palate: Big, refine, fresh, well-balanced, firm, Finish: Fragrant, extended, commanding In a nutshell: Sleeping giant Buy or not: We rather buy 1947 or 1959 Tasted: 14 times, last in 7/2011 Decanting time: 3 hours Glass time: 2 hours When to drink: Now to 2030 Food pairing: Raw meat Fake factor: Substantially high Inside information: Pétrus' fame is to a large extent hectares of land for one million francs in 1979. They named their wine Le Pin after a solitary pine tree that shaded the property. Or try this: Pétrus 1989 Final verdict: Drinking divinely 241 96p Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1986 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2020 x5 attributable to Madame Edmond Loubat. She bought the estate piecemeal between 1925 and 1945. Madame Loubat had strong faith in the quality of her wines and asked higher prices than any other producer in Pomerol. 242 96p Or try this: Mouton 1949 Final verdict: Still a lifetime to live Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1970 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2011/2030 x4 236 97p CHAMPAGNE 2010/now x4 96p CHAMPAGNE 2011/2020 x13 237 96p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1947 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2020 x22 244 96p ~ 43 ~ Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1947 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/now x6 244 Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1969 (Champagne) 243 Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1985 (Champagne) Fi n e Average auction 6480 price: Colour: Dark, ruby, healthy Nose: Open, pure, fruty, black olives, violets, Ending: Silky long-lasting, flavourful, dense In a word: Noble Buy or not: Yes Tasted: 6 times, last in 2011 Decanting time: 2 hours Glass time: 3 hours When to drink: Now to 2030 Food pairing: Grilled fillet of deer Fake factor: Nothing to worry about ­ yet Inside information: Jacques Thienpont purchased the 1.6 1000 Fine st Wine s Average auction 2120 price: Colour: Bright, ruby, deep, Nose: Sound, inviting, intense, roasted black

245 245 96p R.D. Bollinger 1975 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2015 x6 252 96p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1955 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x7 246 96p Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1975 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/2015 x6 253 96p Le Montrachet Bouchard Père & Fils 1921 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2010/now x4 247 Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1996 (Champagne) 254 96p Vintage Port Cockburn 1896 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2005/now x6 96p 1996 Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1041 A1 Pale, light green to yellow Focused, concentrated, lean, complex, mineral, toasty, green apples elegant, lemon with green apples, creamy, roasted coffee elegantly toasty Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: 255 96p Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1964 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2011/2020 x5 Palate: Crisp, medium-bodied, broad, Ending: Lingering, pure, mineral, In a word: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Grace Kelly of champagnes How can you not? 5 times, last time in 2011 30 minutes 1 hour 2025­2030 256 96p Château Latour 1921 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2005/2015 x13 257 96p Vintage Bollinger 1945 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/now x2 Fried Tiger prawns with ginger and sesame oil Fake factor: Low Inside information: Clos du Mesnil is a walled, wellhidden, 1.87 hectare, vineyard in the heart of Le Mesnilsur-Oger. Krug brothers bought the estate in 1971 and produced the first vintage in 1979. 258 96p Vintage Champagne Krug 1964 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2015 x5 Or try this: 1996 Salon Final verdict: This champagne has the potential to become the best blanc de blancs ever made 259 96p Riesling Brand Vendange Tardive Zind-Humbrecht 1990 (Alsace) ALSACE 2005/2015 x3 248 96p Colheita Niepoort 1900 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2011/now x9 260 96p Maya Dalla Valle 1996 (Napa Valley) USA 2010/2020 x5 249 96p Salon 1976 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/2015 x6 261 96p Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1989 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2010/2025 x8 250 96p Musigny Domaine Leroy 1945 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2011/2030 x4 262 96p Chardonnay Alexander Mountain Estate Marcassin 1992 (Sonoma) USA 2005/2015 x5 251 96p Madeira Bual 1792 (Madeira) PORTUGAL 2005/now x7 263 96p ~ 44 ~ Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin 1995 (Napa Valley) USA 2004/2020 x2

264 96p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1988 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/2020 x2 271 96p Vintage Port Cockburn 1908 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2005/2030 x3 265 96p Colheita Quinta do Noval 1937 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2006/2020 x5 272 96p Kiedricher Gräfenberg Riesling Eiswein Robert Weil 2001 (Rheingau) GERMANY 2006/2020 x3 266 96p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1955 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2015 x7 273 96p Carte d'Or Brut Champagne Drappier 1959 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/2015 x4 267 96p Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Rosé Billecart-Salmon 1996 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/2020 x6 274 96p Janus Pesquera Alejandro Fernández 1994 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2010/2015 x5 96p 1979 Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 311 A2 Bright, yellow, clear Juicy, crisp, toasty, green apple, creamy, apricot, almonds, refine intense, good acidity, broad, wellbalanced, mineral 96p ITALY 2009/2015 x2 Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: 276 96p Vintage Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 1942 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/now x2 Palate: Toasty, fresh, dominant, complex, Ending: Lean, persuasive, lengthy In a word: Timeless Buy or not: Never say no to Champagne Tasted: 9 times, last in 2011 Decanting time: 15 minutes Glass time: 30 minutes When to drink: Now Food pairing: Fresh oysters Fake factor None Inside information: The Clos des Goisses vineyard is owned by the Philipponnat champagne house and the Philipponnats have lived in the Champagne region since the 17th century. Pierre and Auguste Philipponnat founded the champagne house in 1910 in the village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, roughly five kilometers from the city of Epernay. Their first vineyards (17 hectares), including Clos des Goisses, were acquired in the mid 1930s. Today only a quarter of the estate's yearly 500 000 bottles come from the products of its own vineyards, the rest is bought from local growers. The estate´s best champagne Clos des Goisses is a very lasting champagne, so Charles Philipponnat does not recommend it to be drunk until it reaches the age of 15­20 years, and even then it should decanted, which is exceptional for champagnes. 96p PORTUGAL 2007/2035 x3 278 96p Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1990 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2009/2025 x11 279 96p Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1986 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2009/2025 x11 280 96p Côte-Rôtie Côte Blonde René Rostaing 1999 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2011/2025 x41 Or try this: Clos du Mesnil 1979 Final verdict: As unique as it's 5.5 ha vineyard enclosed by walls. 269 96p USA 2003/2015 x4 270 96p TBA No.10 Welschriesling "Nouvelle Vague" Alois Kracher 1999 (Neudsiedlersee) AUSTRIA 2006/2025 x3 282 96p ~ 45 ~ Hill of Grace Henschke 1998 (Eden Valley) AUSTRALIA 2008/2025 x3 282 Maya Dalla Valle 1992 (Napa Valley) 281 96p Vina El Pison Artadi 1995 (Rioja) SPAIN 2010/2020 x6 Fi n e 277 Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1962 (Portugal) 1000 Fine st Wine s 268 Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1979 (Champagne) 275 Barolo Granbussia Riserva Aldo Conterno 1974 (Piedmont)

283 294 96p 2008/2025 x3 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1976 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2010/2020 x5 283 96p Hill of Grace Henschke 1998 (Eden Valley) AUSTRALIA 295 96p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1969 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2010/2030 x12 284 96p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1982 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2011/2020 x4 296 96p Château Pétrus 1971 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2025 x15 285 96p Château Calon-Ségur 1945 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2008/2020 x13 297 96p Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1964 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2015 x6 286 96p Grande Cuvée Billecart-Salmon 1996 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2025 x7 298 96p Château d'Yquem 1929 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/2030 x3 287 96p Pinot Gris Reserve Hennij Preiss-Henny 1958 (Alsace) ALSACE 2008/now x2 299 96p Château Lafite-Rothschild 1986 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2025 x30 288 96p L'Érmita Palacios 1994 (Priorat) SPAIN 2009/2018 x2 300 Château Lafite 1812 (Pauillac) 289 96p Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1998 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2030 x7 96p Average auction price: Bottle condition Colour: Nose: 1812 Château Lafite 16.700 A2 Medium-intense, little hazy Pronounced, intense, complex, cedary, minty, smoky, bacony, cherries acidity, medium-bodied delicate texture, sweet fruit, no tannins 290 96p Vintage Perrier-Jouët 1928 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/now x7 Palate: Surprisingly intense, mouthwatering 291 96p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1961 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/now x52 Finish: Balanced, long, round, lacking finesse In a nutshell: A proof that immortal wines exists! Buy or not: Or buy Porsche Boxster 986 instead? ­ Your call! 292 96p Château Margaux 1893 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2011/now x5 Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: 3 times, last in 2006 10 minutes 25 minutes Now Forget food Moderate Inside information: Château Lafite changed the ownership frequently after the French revolution. This time the estate was owned by a group of Dutch négociants. It took still another 46 years before Lafite ended up in the hands of Rothschild family. 293 96p Abreu Cabernet Sauvignon Madrona Ranch 1997 (Napa Valley) USA Or try this: A cruise around the world Final verdict: One of the most positive surprises we 2008/2025 x2 ~ 46 ~ have had. It is amazing how well this wine has aged even in a half-sized bottle.

301 96p Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 1900 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/now x2 302 96p Château Pichon-Longueville Baron 1989 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2006/2030 x5 311 96p Château Léoville Poyferré 1900 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2004/now x3 96p Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1961 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2008/2015 x9 96p Clos de Vougeot Leroy 1976 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/now x11 304 96p Nuits-St-Georges Henri Jayer 1966 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/now x3 313 96p Sherry Amontillado González Byass 1885 (Jerez) SPAIN 2002/now x1 305 96p Gran Reserva La Rioja Alta 1890 (Rioja) SPAIN 2002/now x1 314 96p Barbaresco Sorí San Lorenzo Angelo Gaja 1985 (Piedmont) ITALY 2012/2020 x9 306 96p Château d'Yquem 1861 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2005/now x3 315 96p Château l'Eglise Clinet 1950 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2004/2015 x12 307 96p Echézeaux Henri Jayer 1971 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2009/2015 x2 316 96p Grand-Chambertin Gresigny 1898 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2006/now x1 308 96p Vintage Champagne Moët & Chandon 1947 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/now x5 317 96p Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1950 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2011/2025 x19 309 96p BURGUNDY 2006/2010 x4 96p RHÔNE 2005/2020 x2 310 96p Vintage Champagne Krug 1969 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/2015 x2 319 96p ~ 47 ~ Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 1945 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2001/2015 x3 319 Clos des Corton Faiveley 1990 (Côte de Beaune) 318 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1985 (Rhône) Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s 303 312

320 331 Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1999 (Côte de Nuits) 96p 1999 Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 3450 A1 Medium intense, yellow Intense, deep, layered, toasty, buttery, oaky, ripe tropical fruits, spearmint mineral, elegant tropical fruit minerally focused 320 96p Château Lafleur 1945 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2010/2015 x17 Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: 321 96p Château Palmer 1959 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2007/2015 x9 Palate: Mouth-filling, crisp, broad, buttery, refined, Finish: Lingering long, delicately toasty and In a nutshell: A pure and pristine Montrachet with overwhelming finesse price instead? 2 hours 2 hours 2025­2030 Lobster with Sauce Mornay Moderately low 322 96p Buy or not: Or maybe DRC La Tâche 1990 at the same Vintage Champagne Krug 1988 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2018 x19 323 96p Vintage Port Cockburn 1927 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2001/2020 x2 Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: 4 times, last in 2011 324 96p owns 1.67 acres plot of the total 19.8 acre Le Montrachet vineyard, succeeded to produce the record amount of bottles on this spectacular vintage. With the yield of 39.84 hectolitres per hectare they managed to make 3590 bottles of this highly esteemed rarity. Inside information: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, who Solaia Antinori 1997 (Tuscany) ITALY 2006/2020 x5 white wines in the world. However due to their immensely high prices it is fair to say that they never deliver the price that needs to be paid for them ­ not even with this spectacular vintage. Or try this: 1999 Domaine Leflaive Montrachet Final verdict: DRC's Montrachets are one of the greatest 325 96p Cristal Rosé Roederer 1981 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2015 x25 332 96p Grands-Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1959 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/now x2 326 96p Pingus Dominio de Pingus 1995 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2004/2020 x3 333 96p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1976 (Champagne) BURGUNDY 2011/now x26 327 96p Cristal Roederer 1997 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2025 x9 334 96p Riesling Loibner Vinothekfüllung Emmerich Knoll 1990 (Wachau) AUSTRIA 2005/2015 x12 328 96p Banyuls Grand Cru 1929 (Banyuls) LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON 2006/2040 x4 335 96p Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1978 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2007/2020 x18 329 96p Bâtard-Montrachet Louis Jadot 1986 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2004/2020 x2 336 96p Colheita Reserve Krohn 1900 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2011/2020 x4 330 96p Chambertin Domaine Leroy 1959 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/2015 x3 337 96p ~ 48 ~ Château La Conseillante 1989 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2003/2015 x2

338 96p Tavrida Black Muscat Massandra Collection 1937 (Crimea) RUSSIA 2006/now x4 350 96p La Romanée "Réserve du Paul Bouchard" Bouchard Père & Fils 1966 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/2015 x2 339 96p Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1998 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2006/2020 x1 351 96p Corton-Charlemagne Leroy 1985 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2007/2015 x6 340 96p Cristal Roederer 1990 (Champagne) BURGUNDY 2011/2020 x13 352 96p Château Ausone 1900 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2003/now x2 341 96p Vintage Champagne Moët & Chandon 1952 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2004/now x3 353 96p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1995 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2006/2025 x3 96p Merlot Pahlmeyer 1997 (Napa Valley) USA 2008/2020 x5 96p Pingus Dominio de Pingus 1999 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2006/2025 x3 343 96p Barolo Bricco Rocche Ceretto 1996 (Piedmont) ITALY 2001/2020 x3 355 96p Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1966 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2007/2025 x11 344 96p Dom Ruinart Rosé Ruinart 1988 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/2020 x8 356 96p Château d'Yquem 1949 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/2025 x9 345 96p Vintage Port Graham's 1945 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2009/2030 x3 357 96p Cristal Roederer 1961 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/now x8 346 96p Château Coutet 1934 (Barsac) BORDEAUX 2003/2015 x7 358 96p Echézeaux Henri Jayer 1986 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2010/2025 x4 347 96p Riesling Auslese Scharzhof Egon Müller 1959 (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) GERMANY 2005/2015 x5 359 96p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1966 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/now x20 348 96p CHAMPAGNE 2006/now x16 96p CHAMPAGNE 2011/2025 x9 349 96p Château Lafleur 1966 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2006/2020 x4 361 96p ~ 49 ~ Château Léoville-Las Cases 1982 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2012/2020 x42 361 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1959 (Champagne) 360 Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1979 (Champagne) Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s 342 354

362 96p 362 Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1945 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2010/2020 x4 369 95p Musigny Domaine Leroy 1964 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2000/2015 x2 363 96p Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1999 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2008/2030 x4 370 95p Le Montrachet Domaine Leroy 1969 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2002/2015 x4 364 Clos des Goisses Juste Rosé Philipponnat 1999 (Champagne) 371 95p Salon 1966 (Champagne) BURGUNDY 2011/Now x4 96p 1999 Clos des Goisses Juste Rosé Philipponnat 372 95p Average auction 156 price: Bottle A1 Condition Colour: Medium-intense, light rose ­ salmon and onion skin Château Mouton-Rothschild 1986 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2011/2030 x39 Nose: Intense, ripe strawberries, cherries, floral, touch of spices 373 95p Castillo Ygay Marqués de Murrieta 1917 (Rioja) SPAIN 2000/now x2 Palate: Dry, rich, broad, ripe red fruits, wild strawberries, violets, supple Round, elegant, mineral A vinous rose champagne Yes, but very rare to find 7 times, last time in 2010 30 minutes 1 hour 2025­2030 Duck confit None Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: 374 95p Château Filhot 1935 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2003/2020 x2 375 95p Inside This is the debut vintage of Clos des information: Goisses Rosé. With only around 1000 Or try this: To get to taste it with Charles Philipponnat Le Chambertin Clos de Beze, Louis Jadot 1911 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/now x3 bottles production it is one of the rarest prestige champagnes available. Final verdict: The Champagne rarity par excellence 376 95p Barolo Sarmassa Roberto Voerzio 2000 (Piedmont) ITALY 2007/2030 x4 365 96p Château Montrose 1990 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2011/ 2025 x16 377 95p Barolo Cannubi Boschis Luciano Sandrone 1990 (Piedmont) ITALY 2006/2025 x4 366 96p Vintage Port Ferreira 1900 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2011/2015 x4 378 95p Clos-St. Denis Domaine Dujac 1997 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/2020 x3 367 96p Château d'Yquem 1934 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/2025 x8 379 95p Tarantella Sine Qua Non 1999 (California) USA 2008/2025 x3 368 96p Château L´Angelus 1961 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2005/2015 x3 380 95p ~ 50 ~ Château Lafite-Rothschild 1982 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2011/2030 x32

381 95p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1958 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2011/2015 x6 388 95p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1975 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2006/2020 x3 382 95p Grange Hermitage Penfolds 1961 (South Australia) AUSTRALIA 2011/now x5 389 95p Colheita Niepoort 1912 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2006/2020 x2 383 95p Grange Hermitage Penfolds 1976 (South Australia) AUSTRALIA 2011/2020 x8 390 95p Vintage Port Taylor Fladgate 1992 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2011/2030 x7 384 95p Cristal Roederer 1969 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/now x11 391 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1924 (Pauillac) 385 95p Vintage Port Taylor Fladgate 1977 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2010/2025 x7 Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: 2132 A2 Dark, healthy, deep, mature Intense, open, blackberries, earthy, mint, tobacco medium-bodied 386 95p Seppelt Para Liqueur Port 1879 (Barossa Valley) AUSTRALIA 1999/2040 x1 Palate: Balanced, fresh acidity, soft tannins, Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Clean, long, lingering, dryish A first-class Mouton Yes 5 times, last in 6/2011 30 minutes 30 minutes Now Truffles risotto Huge ­ lots of fake labels on the market 387 Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin 1994 (Napa Valley) 95p 1994 Colgin Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 344 A1 Medium-intense, ruby to brick red Rich, ripe black fruits, blueberries, brambles, cassis, mocha, spicy toastiness, hints of mint vivid acidity, intense fruit, toasty, earthy roasted coffee flavours Easy to fell in love with Yes 5 times, last time in 2010 2 hours 2 hours 2022­2025 Grilled lamb chops with garlic potatos and thyme sauce Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: Palate: Explosive, mouth-filling, supple tannins, Finish: Harmoniously long, focused, delicious In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Inside information: The artist Jean Carlu was born in 1900 into a well-respected family of architects. Although he also worked as a painter, sculptor and architect, as a graduate of the famous Ecole des Beaux-Arts, he specialised early on in graphics and lithography. At the age of eighteen, he had already attracted public interest and was accorded the title of France's `Designer of the Year' by a jury around the famous graphic designer, Cappiello. Tragically, in that same year he lost his right arm in a traffic accident. Despite this setback, the young graphic artist decided to continue with his chosen career regardless of his handicap and to relearn his practical skills. Many of Carlu's posters and placards bear witness to his political engagement and liberal attitude. Also known as the `Musketeer of the Poster', Jean Carlu became involved with the peace and resistance movements, and in 1940 designed the arresting series of placards, `Stop Hitler now', which were intended to stir up resistance against National Socialism. His graphic work can be classified as Cubist and later, under the influence of André Breton, Surrealist. In 1926, Jean Carlu designed the first artist label for Mouton-Rothschild for the 1924 vintage, thus producing the first in the series of outstanding works of art on the Mouton labels. Or try this: Lafite 1924 Final verdict: In many respects an epochal wine! Fake factor: None Napa Valley Or try this: 1994 Harlan Estate Final verdict: A wine that leaves behind some of the best clarets of 1990s ~ 51 ~ 391 Inside One of the wines that made its information: winemaker Helen Turley a superstar in Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s 95p 1924 Château Mouton Rotschild

392 95p 392 Mount Edelstone Henschke 1981 (Eden Valley) AUSTRALIA 2007/2015 x9 402 95p Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection Caymus 1990 (Napa Valley) USA 2002/2020 x3 393 95p Monte Bello Ridge 1974 (Santa Cruz Mountains) USA 2005/now x4 403 95p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1937 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2009/now x3 394 95p Cristal Rosé Roederer 1988 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2009/2020 x5 404 95p Vintage Champagne Bollinger 1955 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/now x2 395 95p Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1970 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2002/now x2 405 95p Riesling Smaragd Steinertal FX Pichler 1994 (Wachau) AUSTRIA 2006/2015 x3 396 95p Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1990 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2025 x9 406 95p Les Gaudiots de la Romanée-Conti 1926 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2009/now x2 397 95p Montrachet Domaine Ramonet 2004 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2006/2025 x3 407 BOND St. Eden 2001 95p Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: 2001 BOND St. Eden 248 A1 Intense, ruby to purple Rich, spicy, jammed black berries, crème de cassis, violets, refined toastiness acidity, intense ripe black fruit character, silky, dark chocolate savory 398 Piper Heidsieck Rare 2002 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2012/2025 x30 399 95p Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 1968 (Napa Valley) USA 2009/2015 x5 Palate: Full-bodied, smooth tannins, balancing Finish: Restrained, refined, tobacco, cedary, In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Opulent yet elegant Absolutely yes! 7 times, last time in 2011 3 hours 3 hours 2022­2025 Tournedos Rossini None 400 95p Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido 1979 (Tuscany) ITALY 2010/2015 x9 401 95p Dominus Estate 1987 (Napa Valley) USA 2002/2020 x3 Eden. It derives from the 11-acre gently descending St. Eden vineyard, that is lying on a rocky, volcanic and iron rich red soil just below the Vaca Mountains next to Screaming Eagle and Gargiulo, and below Dalla Valle. The vineyard enjoys one of the most unique terroirs in the Napa Valley and produces together with its neighbors one of the silkiest style Cabernets in Napa. Inside information: This was the first vintage of Bond St. Or try this: 2001 Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon Final verdict: Yet the greatest Bond wine of all times ~ 52 ~

BOND St. Eden 2001 The BOND winery represents a one-of-a-kind Grand Cru concept in Napa Valley. It is based on making wine in the Burgundian way, expressing different terroirs with one variety ­ Cabernet Sauvignon. BOND's existing top five crus ­ Melbury, Vecina, St. Eden, Pluribus and Quella ­ are located apart from each other around Napa Valley. The fruit from each site is vinified separately at the small BOND winery in Oakville and named according to the site. The wines express the different terroirs profoundly and characteristically. The proprietor of BOND, Bill Harlan, has built the BOND team from a new generation of professionals, relying on Cory Empting as Winemaker, Mary Maher as Vineyard Manager, and Paul Roberts MS, a former head sommelier of Thomas Keller restaurants, as Estate Director. Bill Harlan explains the concept: "It was during the period that we created Merryvale, 1983 to 1997, that Bob Levy discovered an exceptional grape quality in a handful of the more than sixty vineyards we had worked with over the years. When we sold the Merryvale winery, we retained a few of the key vineyards and they were the foundation of BOND estates. In this respect the concept of BOND actually predates Harlan Estate. The first release of BOND was from the 1999 vintage. BOND was created for three reasons. First, these select vineyards with Grand Cru potential deserved to be vinified separately and have a label of their own. Second, I had observed on my trips to Bordeaux and Burgundy that the sharing of information between producers and growers was often limited, which was something we needed to avoid in our culture. As we were buying grapes from many different growers, we efficiently learnt more about the different terroirs and our learning curve was very steep. While at Harlan Estate we focused primarily on our own land. BOND gave us the opportunity to work with other sites and constantly learn more about other terroirs of Napa Valley, as well as the winegrowing that best expressed the character of these unique properties. The third reason for establishing BOND was that we wanted to be able to groom the next generation. Our goal was to create a winegrowing estate that would last for many generations. To do that, it takes a long time before you really understand the land, so no matter how good your vineyard manager is, or your winemaker, they don't really begin to understand that land for at least a decade. It takes a generation to really know the land. So the whole idea of the mentor, of the master teaching the apprentice from the next generation, seemed very important to us. Any one of us could be hit by a truck one day, so I wanted to make sure that if something happened to any person on the team, we could still survive. I thought that we needed to groom the best and brightest of the next generation, as well as making sure we could keep the best and brightest of this generation. So I felt that the concept of BOND could enable us to have the critical mass to do both, and Harlan Estate alone was really quite small to accomplish both at the level we thought was important." The 11-acre St. Eden vineyard is located on iron-rich and rocky terrain on a plateau with gentle northern facing knoll next to Vaca Mountains on the eastern side of Napa. The terroir is similar to its neighbours' ­ Screaming Eagle and Gargiulos. Its wines stand out from the other BOND cru wines as smoother and more elegant with intense and seductive fruitiness as well as its soft tannins. For this reason it is also drinking well young. The 2001 vintage is considered excellent in Napa Valley generally. The growing season kept the winegrowers alert from the very beginning, as severe frosts hit the region in early spring and were then followed by a massive heat wave in May. The summer went well with good weather ­ moderate temperatures and cool nights. The grapes ripened physiologically several weeks earlier than normal, and the picking started in many places before the whites, surprisingly. As a result, the tannins were ripe, the acidity level slightly higher than average and the fruitiness fresh and vivid. ~ 53 ~ 407 Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

398 95p Average auction price: Colour: Nose: Palate: Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Inside information: Or try this: Final verdict: 2002 Piper Heidsieck Rare 128 Bright, yellow Toasty, fresh, apples Crisp and fresh, toasty, brioche Lingering, long Silky Yes, absolutely 30 times, last time in 2012 30 minutes 1 hour Now to 2025 Blinis with Sevruga caviar Low The best champagne of 2011 (FINE Champagne Magazine) Krug Vintage 1998 A wonderful champagne that has good potential for ageing but delivers great pleasure already today ~ 54 ~

408 95p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1965 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2011/2015 x8 419 95p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1976 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/2015 x6 409 95p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1934 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2010/2015 x5 420 95p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1940 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/now x2 410 95p Comtes de Champagne Taittinger 1961 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/now x3 421 95p Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive 1996 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2011/2025 x3 95p BORDEAUX 2006/2030 x7 95p BURGUNDY 2007/2025 x3 412 95p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1941 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/now x2 423 95p Château Margaux 1995 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2003/2025 x9 95p GERMANY 2007/now x2 95p CHAMPAGNE 2011/now x4 414 95p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1927 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/now x2 425 95p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1928 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/now x2 415 95p Riesling Unendlich FX Pichler 2000 (Wachau) AUSTRIA 2006/2015 x2 426 95p TBA No. 13 Chardonnay "Nouvelle Vague" Alois Kracher 1998 (Neusiedlersee) AUSTRIA 2005/2050 x4 416 95p Harlan Estate 1994 (Napa Valley) USA 2010/2020 x6 427 95p Dal Forno Romano Amarone 1997 (Veneto) ITALY 2008/2030 x2 417 95p Romanée St Vivant Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1985 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2002/2015 x4 428 95p Dom Pérignon Rosé Moët & Chandon 1996 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2030 x9 95p Vintage Champagne Krug 1961 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2015 x5 429 95p ~ 55 ~ Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1957 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2011/2015 x4 429 418 Fi n e 413 Beerenauslese Robert Weil 1934 (Rheingau) 424 Salon 1999 (Champagne) 1000 Fine st Wine s 411 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1998 (Pauillac) 422 Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Ramonet 2002 (Côte de Beaune)

430 430 95p Dominus Estate 1994 (Napa Valley) USA 2004/2020 x3 442 95p Château Coutet 1906 (Barsac) BORDEAUX 2008/now x2 431 95p Château Lafite-Rothschild 1947 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2007/2015 x6 443 95p Harlan Estate 1997 (Napa Valley) USA 2011/2025 x9 432 95p Mas La Plana Torres 1971 (Penedès) SPAIN 2005/now x2 444 95p Salon 1997 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2020 x16 433 95p Montrachet Comtes Lafon 2000 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2008/2025 x2 445 95p Château Lafite-Rothschild 2000 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2009/2020 x4 434 95p Barolo Riserva Borgogno 1947 (Piedmont) ITALY 2007/2020 x6 446 95p Tokaji Aszú 6 puttonyos István Szepsy 1999 (Tokaj) HUNGARY 2005/2040 x2 435 95p Ermitage L'Ermite Chapoutier 1998 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2006/2030 x3 447 95p Barbaresco Sori San Lorenzo Angelo Gaja 1967 (Piedmont) ITALY 2011/now x9 436 95p Vintage Port Warre's 1931 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2003/2020 x3 448 Château d'Yquem 2007 (Sauternes) 95p Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: 2007 Château d'Yquem 385 A1 Intense, yellow Fresh, honeyed, complex, bee's wax, apricot marmalade, toasty, spicy texture, spicy, lovely toasty vanilla flavours multilayered 437 95p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1957 (Ribera del Duero) ITALY 2011/2018 x3 438 95p Palate: Lusciously sweet, vivid acidity, oily Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1964 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/2020 x2 Finish: Lingering long, fresh, pure and In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Sheer pleasure Yes, a sure bet 14 times, last time in 2011 4 hours 6 hours Now­2050 Thai shrimp noodles with sweet chili None 439 95p Colheita Niepoort 1934 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2007/2025 x2 440 95p Pinot Gris Sélection de Grains Nobles Josmeyer 1989 (Alsace) ALSACE 2006/2020 x1 Inside information: Miraculous vintage. A chaotic beginning of the growing season yielded very uneven crop after flowering. However, the strong presence of Botrytis in the autumn helped the crop to ripen ideally. The harvest was done in 27 days during the September and November. The sugar levels were immensely high, 137 grams per litre. The wine has the promise of the legendary 1967 vintage. Or try this: 1967 Yquem, and you can imagine that 2007 will become most likely even greater once it reaches its optimum becoming maybe one of the greatest Yquems ever! 441 95p Côte-Rôtie Les Grandes Places Domaine Clusel-Roch 1999 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2002/2020 x1 Final verdict: Still a baby that shows promise of ~ 56 ~

449 95p Côte-Rôtie La Turque Guigal 1988 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2010/2025 x11 461 95p Musigny Comte Georges de Vogüé 1937 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/now x2 450 95p Côte-Rôtie La Turque Guigal 1985 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2011/2025 x5 462 95p Vintage Champagne Krug 1973 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/2015 x5 451 95p Vintage Champagne Krug 1955 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/now x4 463 95p Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1952 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x22 452 95p Château La Conseillante 1947 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2011/2015 x4 464 95p Château Montrose 1929 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2000/2015 x13 453 95p Astralis Clarendon Hills 1996 (South Australia) AUSTRALIA 2010/2015 x7 465 95p Cristal Rosé Roederer 2002 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2025 x14 454 95p Château Pétrus 1975 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2012/2020 x14 466 95p Romanée St.Vivant Bouchard Père & Fils 1906 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/now x4 455 95p Château Pétrus 1964 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2020 x23 467 95p Château Gruaud-Larose 1961 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2002/2020 x23 456 95p Château Margaux 1983 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2011/2025 x14 468 95p Cristal Roederer 1979 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2020 x3 457 95p Château Latour 1964 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2011/2020 x32 469 95p Vintage Champagne Krug 1953 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2015 x3 458 95p Riesling Clos Ste Hune Domaine Trimbach 1983 (Alsace) ALSACE 470 95p 2010/2015 x5 Vintage Champagne Krug 1982 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2020 x6 459 95p Château Cheval Blanc 1964 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2011/2020 x29 471 95p Belle Epoque Perrier-Jouët 1969 (Champagne) 460 95p Vintage Champagne Krug 1989 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2020 x20 472 95p ~ 57 ~ Château Latour 1934 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2004/2018 x5 472 CHAMPAGNE 2004/now x3 Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

465 95p 2002 Cristal Rosé Roederer 189 A1 Very pale, peachy Elegant, vivid, fruity, ripe red apples, wild strawberries, lovely toasty touch subdued depth, seductively fruity Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: Palate: Dry, fresh, crisp, complete, delicate, Finish: Polished, reserved, very fine In a nutshell: Sparkles like the Blue Danube Waltz of Strauss Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Just can't find any reason why not 14 times, last time in 2011 30 minutes 1 hour Now­2025 Sushi None approximately from 60 to 65 basic wines of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that are handpicked from company owned vineyards. The fermentation of the wines takes place normally in the wooden casks which ads complexity to the wines. The wines do not go thorough the malolactic fermentation and they remain very crisp. After the bottle fermentation the wines are aged in the bottles another seven years before being released to the markets. Inside information: Roederer produces the Cristal Or try this: 1998 Dom Ruinart Rosé Final verdict: One of the most delicate young rosé champagnes available ~ 58 ~

473 95p Vintage Champagne Pol Roger 1921 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2001/now x2 481 95p 474 95p Château La Gaffelière 1961 (St. Emilion) BORDEAUX 2007/2020 x13 Ai-Daniel Tokay Massandra Collection 1938 (Crimea) RUSSIA 2006/now x4 482 95p 475 95p Vintage Port Graham's 1887 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2005/now x1 Château Cheval Blanc 1959 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2010/2020 x23 483 95p 476 95p Cabernet Sauvignon Bryant Family Vineyard 1995 (Napa Valley) USA 2005/2020 x2 Vintage Port Graham's 1966 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2010/2025 x5 484 95p 477 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Château Montelena 1987 (Napa Valley) Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1961 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2009/2020 x24 95p Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: A2 1987 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Château Montelena 156 485 95p Château L´Angelus 1947 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2012/2015 x4 Dark, deep, brick red Pronounced, cassis, cigar box, smoky, licorice, touch of floral tones­violets acidity, concentrated, great depth Long, refined, very focused Surprisingly vital Yes, if you can find a bottle 4 times, last time in 2011 1 hour 2 hours Now­2015 Entrecôte with Sauce Béarnaise and haricot verts None 486 95p Château Pavie 1961 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2004/2015 x3 Palate: Firm, complex, mineral, smoky, supple tannins, fresh Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: 487 95p Château l'Eglise Clinet 1952 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2003/2018 x11 488 95p Inside information: The vineyard lies on alluvial, sedimentary and volcanic soils, in a partly flat and partly steep, hillside-oriented vineyard at an elevation of 300 to 500 feet. The well-drained gravel subsoil makes the root penetrate deep into the ground yielding profound mineral characters into the wine. The high daytime temperatures guarantee the ideal ripeness of the fruit while the low night temperatures, caused by the cold air from the Mount Saint Helena, helps the grapes to maintain their high acidity levels. Or try this: 1990 Château Montrose Final verdict: A brilliant, robust style old-school Napa Cabernet Riesling Loibner Vinothekfullung Emmerich Knoll 2000 (Wachau) AUSTRIA 2005/2015 x2 489 95p Château Pétrus 1949 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2020 x14 478 95p Château Gruaud-Larose 1959 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2005/2015 x14 490 95p Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1953 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/now x4 479 95p Cristal Roederer 1996 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2030 x7 491 95p Richebourg Louis Gros 1945 (Côte de Nuits) 480 95p Château Margaux 1959 (Margaux) CHAMPAGNE 2007/2020 x11 492 95p ~ 59 ~ Riesling Rangen de Thann Clos St Urbain Zind-Humbrecht 1994 (Alsace) ALSACE 2003/now x2 492 BURGUNDY 2005/2015 x1 Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

493 493 Blueline Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Hourglass 2007 (Napa Valley) This wine stood out as a clear winner at the extensive 2007 Napa Cabernet tasting. It left the highly respected first and second growth wines of Napa Valley trailing in its wake with its polished, smooth and harmonious style that is performing so well already, despite its young stage. A part of the impressiveness of the wine relates to the fact that it is produced from very young vines. The common misconception that young vines are unable to produce a wine with complexity or great balance is blown out of the water, thanks to this excellent offering. It not only shows a lovely depth of harmoniously balanced taste and flavours but also great potential for long ageing. "2007 was our second year with the Blueline vineyard. A warmer vintage for us, we moved to open up the trellis systems to provide greater shade with a looser canopy. Fortunately, the Cabernet vines that were planted in 2001 had reasonably mature root systems by that point and weathered the heat spells relatively well thanks to the opened up canopies. With excessively drained gravel soils, little air humidity and a warmer season, watering was a necessity. Though we watered a little more than we would in a cooler vintage, we are always watching the plants to maintain that razor thin balance of stress to plant health, and watered only to counter the whims of Mother Nature through the heat spikes. For this wine we have harvested the Cabernet Sauvignons from two blocks planted on different clones ­ one in late October and one in early November. The blocks were vinified separately and blended just before bottling. The ageing was finished in barrels for 23 months, and about 30 per cent of the barrels were new French oak," Jeff Smith, the owner of the estate comments. Jeff and his wife Carolyn have made an old family estate in St Helena, established by Jeff's father back in 1976, a success story after replanting the minuscule four-acre property with Cabernet Sauvignon in 1992. Since its first Cabernet vintage 1997, the Hourglass has been considered to be one of the rising stars in the region. Soon after the first Hourglass Estate vintage, the Smiths, along with friends the Chilton and Clark families, started to look for another top class vineyard in the area. The 41-acre property was found in 2006 at the mouth of Dutch Henry Canyon on the eastern side of Napa Valley in southeast Calistoga. Since then the three families have worked diligently to bring out the best from the estate. The vineyard is at the confluence of two important watersheds that connect at the western tip of the vineyard. The two streams that form the property are known as Blue Line Streams, a term used by the California Department of Fish & Game to define sensitive watersheds, and thus became the name of the property: `The Blueline Vineyard'. "For thousands of years these streams have fishtailed back and forth, creating the well-draining rock and gravel beds that are the underpinning of the soil structure on which the vineyard is planted," Jeff says. The alluvial, mineral rich, nutrient poor gravel soils produce engagingly bold wines with intoxicating, perfumed and minty aromatics as well as dense concentration. If walking in the vineyard, one cannot avoid thinking just how much the wine's minty flavours are influenced by the air, as the surrounding eucalyptus trees' herbaceous smell hangs strongly over the vines. After tasting the wine and getting to see and understand the growing conditions of the vines, it is fair to say that Smiths have succeeded in their winemaking philosophy of delivering the terroir. There is no doubt that this vineyard will produce even better wines in the future as the vines get older and the terroir expression of the vineyard site will be more profound. While waiting for that to happen, this wine will deliver the pleasure of not only being eminently drinkable today, but for decades to come. The only downturn is the small production, around 700 cases, which leaves it in short supply sooner rather than later. 95p 2007 Blueline Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Hourglass NA A1 Medium-intense, ruby Seductive, complex, perfumey, cassis, cedar, vanilla, roasted coffee lively avidity, well-integrated alcohol Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: Palate: Intense, velvety, smooth tannins, broad, Finish: Lingering, long, prestine, harmonious In a nutshell: Wine like a Cashmir wool Buy or not: The cheapest ticket to enjoy the best that Napa can offer today 6 times, last time in 2011 5 hours 4 hours Now­2025 Owen-roasted Guinea Fowl with Pancetta and herbs Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: The Wine Magazine' best 2007 Napa Cabernet blind tasting in 2010. The wine represents the second vintage of Hourglass Blueline Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes come from young vines that are grown on a 41-acre vineyard in Dutch Henry Canyon south of Calistoga. Cool and rocky vineyard is protected from excess sunlight by the big eucaluptys trees. Fake factor: None Inside information: This wine was a clear winner of FINE Or try this: A smooth bed with satiny linen Final verdict: Mesmerizing wine ­ like fine-grained sand running in an hourglass ~ 60 ~

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494 501 95p Château Sigalas-Rabaud 1921 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2003/now x3 494 95p Chevalier-Montrachet Leflaive 1985 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 502 2007/2015 x6 95p Celebris Rosé Gosset 1996 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2015 x4 495 95p Vintage Champagne Krug 1990 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2018 x9 503 95p Vintage Port Fonseca 1927 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2001/2020 x3 496 95p Château Lafite-Rothschild 1949 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2005/2025 x18 504 95p Grands-Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1937 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/now x5 497 95p Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Egon Müller 2003 (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) GERMANY 2006/2020 x4 505 95p Guilherme Vintage Port 1820 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2007/now x 2 498 95p Château Cheval Blanc 1949 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2010/2020 x29 506 95p Château Rausan-Ségla 1918 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2003/now x2 499 95p Château Pétrus 1952 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2015 x10 507 95p Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Pol Roger 1996 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2020 x9 500 95p Château Cheval Blanc 1953 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2010/2015 x19 508 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1929 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2011/2020 x4 ~ 62 ~

520 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1929 (Graves) 95p 1929 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2132 A2 Almost black, deep, fit Intense, racy, vibrant, fleshy, earthy, polished currant, leather, cedar, exotic balanced, opulent Will live forever Yes 5 times, last in 9/2010 1 hour 1 hour Now to 2015 Hot and spicy Haven´t seen any 509 95p Riesling Oestricher Gottesthal Ferdinant Pierot 1959 (Germany) GERMANY 2002/now x4 Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: Palate: Concentrated, firm tannin structure, 510 95p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1950 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/now x2 511 95p Three Rivers Shiraz 1996 (Barossa Valley) AUSTRALIA 2005/2020 x3 Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Long, flavourful, sweet, warm 512 95p Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Ried Loibenberg Emmerich Knoll 1997 (Wachau) AUSTRIA 2005/2020 x3 very concentrated and the wines characterized by an enormous richness of tannin. Or try this: Château Haut-Brion 1929 Final verdict: The wine, which my grandchildren will drink 513 95p Château Pétrus 1934 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2006/now x2 521 95p Dom Ruinart Rosé Ruinart 1990 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2020 x7 514 95p Château Léoville-Las Cases 1900 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2004/now x2 522 95p Château Latour-à-Pomerol 1945 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x4 515 95p Le Chambertin Louis Jadot 1896 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/now x7 523 95p Château Suduiraut 1828 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2008/now x3 516 95p Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Achleiten Prager 1994 524 95p Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1995 (Piedmont) ITALY 2006/2020 x3 AUSTRIA 2007/2015 x3 517 95p Hermitage Delas Frères 1945 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2010/now x4 525 95p Barbaresco Sorí San Lorenzo Angelo Gaja 1989 (Piedmont) ITALY 2004/2015 x4 518 95p Château d'Yquem 1947 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2012/2025 x11 526 95p Clos de l'Obac Costers del Siurana 1995 (Priorat) 519 95p Château Pétrus 2000 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2011/2045 x8 527 95p ~ 63 ~ Masseto Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 1994 (Tuscany) ITALY 2009/2020 x5 527 SPAIN 2004/2015 x2 Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s Inside A hot dry year, the driest since the information: start of the century, The juices were

528 95p 528 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1964 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/now x18 538 95p Château Latour 1897 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2007/now x6 529 95p Ferreira Garrafeira 1830 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2011/now x2 539 95p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1999 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2010/2040 x7 530 95p Riesling Tradition Schloss Gobelsburg 2005 (Kamptal) AUSTRIA 2006/2015 x6 540 94p Château Cheval Blanc 1961 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2011/2015 x16 531 95p Château L´Evangile 1975 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2008 x2 541 94p Comtes de Champagne Rosé Taittinger 1971 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/now x4 532 95p Riesling Clos Ste Hune Domaine Trimbach 1976 (Alsace) ALSACE 2008/2015 x2 542 94p Le Montrachet Van der Meulen 1947 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2011/now x11 533 95p Pingus Dominio de Pingus 1996 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2008/2020 x2 543 94p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1922 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2010/now x3 534 95p Astralis Clarendon Hills 1994 (South Australia) AUSTRALIA 2008/2015 x3 544 94p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1943 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/2015 x6 535 95p Orpale Millésime Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 1996 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2015 x3 545 94p Nacional Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1975 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2011/2030 x3 536 95p Comtes de Champagne Taittinger 1988 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/now x10 537 95p Cristal Roederer 2002 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2025 x17 ~ 64 ~

546 94p Colheita Niepoort 1931 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2008/2020 x2 555 94p Château Léoville Barton 1948 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2008/2020 x6 547 94p Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1987 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2010/2015 x5 556 94p Insignia Joseph Phelps 1974 (Napa Valley) USA 2009/now x2 548 94p Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes Leroy 1996 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2006/2030 x4 557 94p Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château de Beaucastel 1983 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2005/2015 x3 549 94p Madeira Terrantez 1795 (Madeira) PORTUGAL 2005/now x8 558 94p Château Margaux 2000 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2011/2050 x7 550 94p Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1989 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2015 x11 559 94p Grange Penfolds 1981 (South Australia) AUSTRALIA 2011/2015 x6 551 94p Colheita Niepoort 1904 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2004/now x2 560 94p Château Laville Haut-Brion 1966 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2008/now x7 552 94p Vintage Port Dow's 1904 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2005/now x6 561 94p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1929 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2015 x6 553 94p Château Rieussec 1937 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2003/2015 x4 554 94p Incognito Sine Qua Non 2000 (California) ~ 65 ~ 561 USA 2007/2025 x2 Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

562 562 Viña Real Gran Reserva C.V.N.E. 1947 (Rioja) Viña Real has been a highly respected Rioja brand for over half a century, and became known as one of the first brands in the Rioja Alavesa province to produce age worthy wines. The brand was developed by two brothers, Eusebio and Raimundo Real de Asúa, who had established the highly decorated Rioja winery C.V.N.E., Compañía Vinicola del Norte de España (The Northern Spanish Wine Company), or Cuné, as it is commonly known, in Haro back in 1879. While Cuné wines came from Rioja Alta, the Viña Real brand was dedicated to the wines made from the grapes of Rioja Alavesa. This region has more mineral soil than most of the areas in the Rioja Alta region and Alavesa's calcareous clay soil produces the most sophisticated wines in Rioja. Throughout the decades the variety has proven not only to produce extremely refined wines but also wines that when handled with care can age well over fifty years. This particular wine is great proof of that fact. Compared to Cuné's Imperial, Viña Real wines have always been more delicate and feminine in style. To underline the style difference of the two wines, Viña Real have been always packed in feminine, Burgundy bottles, while Imperial wines are packed in the Bordeaux equivalent. According to our tasting experience of Viña Real's various vintages dating back to the early 1940s, it is fair to say that its wines, just like Cuné's, are one of the most consistent available. The winery has kept hold of its reputation within the world of wines and has greeted the new millennium with a number of huge investments, in order to stay strong for at least another fifty years, including the establishment of a new state-of-the-art winery in Rioja Alavesa, where its wines can be made even better than in the past. This Gran Reserva wine presents the crème de la crème of Viña Real wines, as Gran Reservas are only produced in exceptional vintages. The 1947 was a very good vintage, if not excellent, in Rioja. The long growing season was highlighted by hot and dry weather conditions. The vines suffered from drought, which limited the yields but generated highly concentrated grapes with high sugar levels. This can be sensed in this ripe and opulent style Rioja wine, which shows more masculine character than the more classic vintages. 94p 1947 Viña Real Gran Reserva C.V.N.E. 380 A1 Clear, bright, brick red Rich, opulent, ripe wild strawberry, smoky, milk chocolate intense, fleshy fruitiness Vital and delicate Like a well kept vintage car Yes, absolutely 6 times, last time in 2011 1 hour 2 hours Now ­ 2015 Rack of lamb with chêvre flavoured potato pure Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: Palate: Round, smooth tannins, silky texture, Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: None Inside information: This wine is made from Tempranillo grown in nutritionally poor and minerally rocky soils of Rioja Alavesa. The vintage 1947 was the greatest one since 1935 and started the row of the very good vintages of 1942, 1948 and 1949. The vegetative cycle was long ­ 210 days. The summer was very hot and dry. The vines suffered from the drought and the grapes possessed high sugar levels when harvested. Or try this: 1947 Château Margaux Final verdict: Another consistent mature wine of Viña Real ~ 66 ~

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563 573 94p Weingut Robert Weil 1967 (Rheingau) GERMANY 2007/now x4 563 94p Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Rayas 1978 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2010/2020 x5 574 94p Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1951 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/now x2 564 94p Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1992 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2009/2020 x6 575 94p Vintage Champagne Heidsieck & Monopole 1966 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2004/now x5 565 94p Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin 1992 (Napa Valley) USA 2004/2015 x2 576 94p Cordon Rouge G.H. Mumm 1958 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/now x3 566 94p Barbaresco Angelo Gaja 1974 (Piedmont) ITALY 2009/now x5 577 94p Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château de Beaucastel 1986 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2011/2015 x4 567 94p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1998 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2025 x16 578 94p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1949 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/now x5 568 94p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1970 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2010/2020 x7 579 Ramos Pinto Vintage Port 1924 (Portugal) 569 94p Belle Epoque Rosé Perrier-Jouët 1996 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2015 x6 94p 1924 Ramos Pinto Vintage Port 322 Bright, amber Smoky, burnt wood, mocha, cocoa Sweet, mouthfilling, smooth, nutty and chocolatey Harmonious and round Lovely elegance Yes 2 times, last in 6/2010 30 minutes 45 minutes Now No need for it Low 570 94p Tenuta dell´Ornellaia1985 (Tuscany) ITALY 2006/2025 x4 Average auction price: Colour: Nose: Palate: Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: 571 94p Coteaux du Layon `Anthologie' Pierre Delesvaux 1997 CHILE 2008/2040 x3 572 94p Piper Heidsieck Rare 1976 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/now x3 Inside "One of the stars of the evening for me information: was Ramos Pinto 1924. This is one of those wines that demonstrate what great Vintage Ports can do; even when the glass was empty the delicate aromas still continued to fill the glass." Paul Symington Or try this: Ramos Pinto 1927 Final verdict: Great Surprise ~ 68 ~

580 94p CS Buena Vista Haraszthy Cellars 1959 (Napa Valley) USA 2009/now x4 590 94p Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2004 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2011/2035 x3 581 94p R.D. Bollinger 1979 (Champagne) FRANCE 2008/2015 x8 591 94p Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2003 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2007/2025 x3 582 94p Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin Château de Beaucastel 1989 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2005/2025 x3 592 94p Nuits-St-Georges `Les St. Georges' Henri Gouges 1949 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/2015 x3 94p USA 2009/now x5 94p BORDEAUX 2008/now x4 584 94p Syrah Imposter McCoy Sine Qua Non 1997 (California) USA 2005/2015 x4 594 94p Château Palmer 1983 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2007/2015 x9 94p CHAMPAGNE 2008/2020 x6 94p USA 2012/2020 x6 586 94p Château Cheval Blanc 1955 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2010/2020 x22 596 94p Monte Bello Ridge 1999 (Santa Cruz Mountains) USA 2007/2020 x3 587 94p Vin Santo Avignonesi 1994 (Tuscany) ITALY 2005/2015 x4 597 94p Montrachet Domaine Ramonet 1997 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2010/2025 x8 588 94p Vin Santo Isole e Olena 1997 (Tuscany) ITALY 2003/2020 x4 589 94p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1971 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/2020 x7 ~ 69 ~ 597 Fi n e 585 Cristal Rosé Roederer 1985 (Champagne) 595 Dominus Estate 1989 (Napa Valley) 1000 Fine st Wine s 583 Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 1970 (Napa Valley) 593 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1900 (Pauillac)

598 608 94p Grande Cuvée Billecart-Salmon 1990 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2030 x6 598 94p Romanée St Vivant Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1988 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/2015 x3 609 94p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1976 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2006/2020 x3 599 94p Musigny Domaine Leroy 1996 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2006/2030 x2 610 94p Opus One Mondavi & Mouton-Rothschild 1979 (Napa Valley) USA 2007/2015 x3 600 94p Opus One Mondavi & Mouton-Rothschild 1998 (Napa Valley) USA 2002/2020 x7 611 94p Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1990 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2025 x5 601 94p Riesling Smaragd Durnsteiner Kellerberg FX Pichler 1997 (Wachau) AUSTRIA 2007/2015 x2 612 94p Vintage Port Graham's 1994 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2011/2040 x7 602 94p Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 1986 (Napa Valley) USA 2009/2015 x6 613 94p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1961 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/2020 x2 603 94p Château Léoville Barton 1949 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2007/2015 x4 614 94p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1995 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/2025 x2 604 94p Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1943 (Piedmont) ITALY 2003/2015 x2 615 94p Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2001 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2011/2025 x3 605 94p Barolo Granbussia Riserva Aldo Conterno 1979 (Piedmont) ITALY 2006/now x2 616 94p Hill of Grace Henschke 1989 (Eden Valley) AUSTRALIA 2010/2025 x5 606 94p Barolo Le Vigne Luciano Sandrone 1996 (Piedmont) ITALY 2007/2020 x3 617 94p Cristal Roederer 1953 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/now x5 607 94p Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin 1997 (Napa Valley) USA 2011/2025 x6 618 94p ~ 70 ~ Château Haut-Brion 1924 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2008/now x4

619 94p Dom Pérignon Rosé Moët & Chandon 1966 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/now x13 620 94p Barbaresco Angelo Gaja 1961 (Piedmont) ITALY 2011/now x8 621 94p Château Haut-Brion 1949 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2011/2015 x6 622 94p Château Pétrus 1955 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2015 x11 623 94p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1999 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2011/2030 x10 624 94p Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Bionti-Santi 1955 (Tuscany) ITALY 2010/2020 x7 625 94p Zinfandel Dickerson Vineyard Ravenswood 1984 (Napa Valley) USA 2009/2015 x5 626 94p Château Margaux 1953 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2010/2020 x7 627 94p Château Palmer 1962 (Margaux) 628 94p Château Margaux 1961 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2009/2020 x11 ~ 71 ~ 628 BORDEAUX 2010/2015 x3 Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

607 Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin 1997 (Napa Valley) Ann Colgin's wines stand out as one of the most refined style wines produced in Napa Valley. They show distinctive purity of the ripe black fruits, refined tannin structure, and extremely elegant flavor profiles. This wine makes no exception. The hundred percent Cabernet Sauvignon from the Herb Lamb Vineyard, has been the hallmark wine of Colgin Cellars from its debut in 1992. In early 1990s, Ann made a long-term contract with the vineyard owners, Jennifer and Herb Lamb, that she had an exclusive access to the fruit of this small, 7.4 acre, vineyard lying on an elevation of 600 to 800 feet on well-drained rocky soils of St Helena. In hands of the legendary Napa Valley winemaker Helen Turley, these terroir driven grapes were transformed into a wine that caught the eye of the powerful critics and Colgin's fame as one of the top-rated wineries was being written. "Our winemaking philosophy has always been to express the true character of each unique vineyard site", Ann Colgin explains. The grapes are harvested during the night and go through three sortings, starting on the vineyards. The final one takes place in the winery, where 15 people will do the final grape by grape sorting before crushing the grapes. Moving the grapes, juice or wine is done by gravity. The barrels, tanks and vinification equipment, along with the basket presses, are of the highest quality. Only the finest neo-classical winemaking methods are used in concert with small yields, gentle handling, attentive sorting and meticulous blending to capture the distinctive terroir characteristics of each Colgin wine. We blend talent with terroir, tradition with technology and passion with precision to create wines with distinctive personalities and a profound sense of place." Ann Colgin sums up. While the Herb Lamb Cabernet Sauvignon was for long time the benchmark wine of Colgin's, the saga came to an end in 2007, which was the final vintage Colgin made this hailed wine. The declining health of the twenty-year-old vineyard made it difficult to continue to maintain the high quality level displayed in all of the other Colgin wines. By 2007, our own estate-grown vineyards have come into full maturity, our focus has moved to the exceptional sites that produce our IX Estate, Tychson Hill and Cariad wines", Ann Colgin outlines and place an argument for excluding the famous Herb Lamb from her portfolio. Dropping out the wine that made Colgin Cellar once so famous must have not been an easy decision, but after tasting Colgin's wines from its monopole sites there is no doubt Colgin is creating currently several new success stories after the Herb Lamb Cabernet Sauvignon. While waiting the new wines to reach their optimum drinkability, it is comforting to drink this spectacular Herb Lamb Cabernet Sauvignon. 94p 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin 411 A1 Deep, ruby Expressive, ripe black fruits, cassis, toasty oak, cedary, herbaceous, roasted coffee tannins, velvety texture, ripe black fruits, toasty, spices, cedar Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: Palate: Full-bodied, pronounced, supple Finish: Long, harmonious, touch of minty tones In a nutshell: A charmer Buy or not: Go ahead! When have Herb Lamb turned one down ­ never! 6 times, last time in 2011 3 hours 3 hours 2020­2025 Beef Sirloin with roasted peppers None Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Inside information: The small 7.4-acre Herb Lamb Vineyard is located close to Howell Mountain on the eastern side of St Helena. The eastern facing vineyard is situated at an elevation of 600 to 800 feet on well-drained soils, with a high content of rocks. This terroir allows for low yields with a high concentration. The 100 per cent Cabernet Sauvignon from the Herb Lamb Vineyard was for fifteen years the hallmark wine of Colgin. It has been recognized as the most masculine wine from Colgin range. From 2007 Colgin quit outsourcing the grapes from Herb Lamb Vineyard as the quality of the grapes declined due to the unhealthy vines. Or try this: 1995 Château Mouton-Rothschild Final verdict: A great wine with distinctive rich and herbaceous Herb Lamb character ~ 72 ~

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629 629 Château Margaux 1947 (Margaux) 635 94p Château Gruaud-Larose 1871 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2002/now x4 94p Average auction price: Colour: Nose: Palate: Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Inside information: Or try this: Final verdict: 1947 Château Margaux 890 Medium intense, ruby Smoky, licorice, capsicum, cardemum Dry, vivid, medium-bodied, mineral and intense fruit Long and lingering Elegant Absolutely 19 times, last in 4/2011 30 minutes 1 hour Now Sauteed venison Moderate One of the hottest years of the century. The picking began 16th September. Viña Real 1962 One of the best 1947s from Left Bank 636 94p Château Haut-Brion 1928 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2004/2015 x4 637 94p Château Le Pin 2000 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2006/2025 x3 638 94p Livadia White Muscat Massandra Collection 1928 (Crimea) RUSSIA 2006/now x2 639 94p TBA No. 8 Welschriesling "Zwischen den Seen" Alois Kracher 2000 (Neusiedlersee) AUSTRIA 2005/2025 x5 630 94p Barbaresco Sorí Tildin Angelo Gaja 1990 (Piedmont) ITALY 2009/2015 x4 640 94p Gran Reserva 890 La Rioja Alta 1982 (Rioja) SPAIN 2007/2015 x14 631 94p Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1989 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2011/2015 x5 641 94p Château L´Evangile 1945 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2004/2015 x6 632 94p Château Léoville-Las Cases 1986 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2011/2025 x18 642 94p Château Latour 1948 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2020 x6 633 94p Clos-des-Ursules Louis Jadot 1892 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2003/now x2 634 94p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1988 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x5 ~ 74 ~

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643 643 Blankiet Estate 2007 (Napa Valley) Having tasted this wine for first time, there was only one word to describe it: immaculate. The wine charmed with its precision of flavours, depth of fruit and fine-grained tannin structure. Although the wine is still very young, the balance it displays is remarkable. Furthermore, the taste reflects the great passion of its producers, as well as their vision of not compromising on anything in order to create the perfect wine. When walking on the well-manicured vineyards belonging to Claude and Katherine Blankiet while listening to their passionate description about the terroir of the Blankiet Estate, one cannot help but conclude that this winery truly is one of the top estates in Napa Valley. The couple established a 16-acre Blankiet Paradise Hills in 1996 after finding a dream spot just behind Dominus Estate in Yountville, in the steep foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains. They followed the pattern that some of the top wine estates had used and asked the most famous viticulturist in Napa Valley, David Abreu, to develop the vineyards, while superstar winemaker Helen Turley was hired to make the wines. The recipe worked well. Abreu planted the vineyards with four different varietals and specific clones according to the different microclimates that he discovered on the property. The alluvial clay sites were planted with Merlot, while the volcanic and rocky parts were chosen to host Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The perfectly manicured vines are cultivated using sustainable farming, with a great deal of effort put into protecting the grapes from excess heat and sunlight. In order to achieve this, the Blankiets use an extensive misting system and shade cloth strips to protect the fruiting zone of the south and western rows of the vineyards. "As much I love the sun of Napa Valley and the ripe fruit that our climate is capable of producing, we sometimes need to protect the vibrancy and freshness of the fruit. Power and elegance is what defines our wines," Claude Blankiet explains. The first seven vintages of Blankiet Estate wines were made by Helen Turley. After her, respected oenologist Martha McClellan Levy took charge. She was assisted by the famous wine consultant Michel Rolland. Rolland was hired to create the flagship blends of Blankiet Estate. He introduced the practice of fermenting each micro harvest individually and ageing each lot separately for one year before blending them. Following Rolland's recommendation, and starting with the 2006 vintage, Blankiet released two flagship wines: The Estate Proprietary Red Wine is a blend of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, while the Rive Droite proprietary Red is a St-Emilion/Pomerol style wine and is based on the finest barrels selection of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The oenologist behind Blankiet wines for the past three years is Denis Malbec, Château Latour's former cellar master. "After sixteen years we are still learning and discovering the intricacy of our vineyard. It is a complex site but the vines have matured, and we know where the sweet spots are located. We are confident that we are finally harnessing the full potential of the estate," adds Claude. Taking that into account, this wine should be a sweet spot wine for Claude Blankiet ­ it certainly is for us. 94p Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: Blankiet Estate 2007 243 A1 Deep, purple Refined, seductive, spicy, ripe black currants, dark chocolate vivid acidity, polished tannins Lingering, long, opulent Wine like a taylor made shoe Yes! 5 times, last time in 2011 8 hours 4 hours 2020­2025 Grilled Venison Fillet None Palate: Full-bodied, elegant, intensive fruit, Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: behind Dominus Napanook vineyard on a beautiful foothills of Mt Veeder mountain range in Yountville. The estate produces only 900 cases of this wine that is a blend of two thirds Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The smooth texture of the wine is the result of the pre-fermentation activities like a week cold soaking period and approximately 1.5 months extended maceration period. Inside information: Claude Blankiet's pristine estate lies Or try this: 2003 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Final verdict: A wine to watch ­ and drink too! ~ 76 ~

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644 94p 644 Château Lafleur 1959 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2020 x2 654 94p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1953 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2006/2015 x2 645 94p Ruchottes-Chambertin Thomas Bassot 1945 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2000/now x2 655 94p Château Gruaud-Larose 1945 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2001/2015 x15 646 94p Château Beychevelle 1945 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2010/2015 x6 656 94p Vintage Port Dow's 1927 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2003/2025 x3 647 94p Château Valandraud 1994 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2007/2015 x3 657 94p Cristal Roederer 1975 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2015 x7 648 94p Château Léoville-Las Cases 1961 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2012/2018 x29 658 94p Château Latour 1926 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2003/now x2 649 94p Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1947 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2003/2015 x3 659 94p Dom Ruinart Rosé Ruinart 1979 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/now x10 650 94p Château Cos d'Estournel 1986 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2005/2020 x3 660 94p Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard 2002 (Napa Valley) USA 2008/2020 x2 651 94p Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Egon Müller 1976 (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) GERMANY 2006/now x2 661 662 94p Opitz One Willi Opitz 2000 (Neusiedlersee) Austria R.D. Bollinger 1976 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2015 x10 652 94p Château Montrose 1945 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2003/2015 x3 663 94p 653 94p Le Chambertin Louis Jadot 1929 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/now x2 Vintage Champagne Krug 1975 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2015 x8 ~ 78 ~

Opitz One Willi Opitz 2000 (Neusiedlersee) "If Château d'Yquem made a pourriture noble wine from red grapes, it would taste like this,"says Willi Opitz, as he quotes Michael Broadbent. Opitz One is the flagship wine of the Austrian winemaker Willi Opitz, who started in 1989. It is a unique, sweet wine made from red grapes with Botrytis. The first vintage was in 1994. Opitz, who had specialised in producing sweet wines in Illmitz, on the shore of Lake Neusiedlersee, received international recognition in London in 1996 and 1997, when he won the award for the Best Late Harvest Winemaker. Opitz is known for his Schilfmandl method, in which bunches partly affected by noble rot are picked and dried on straw mats sheltered from the elements. The result is a very sweet and concentrated grape that leads to intensely sweet wines. Opitz One is made from 100 per cent Zweigelt grapes with noble rot, dried for six months. Out of the wide range of Opitz wines, this is the sweetest, containing around 200 grammes of residual sugar per litre. Willi Opitz writes all the labels for the limited production by hand with a gold marker. In the United States the wine is known as Mr President, the name under which it was launched there in 1996. "In 1996, my wife and I pondered how we could get our wines to be widely known in the United States. As a small family business, we could not afford marketing. We bought a copy of the New York Times to see what the Americans were talking about in the media, and the answer was the Presidential elections. The elections would be settled in November at around the same time that we would do our late harvest. We harvested our grapes on November 5. On that same day, Bill Clinton was proclaimed President of the United States. I managed to contact the White House, where the first bottles were eventually delivered." Today, Opitz produces a wide range of wines, from dry white wines and rosés to red wines. Still, sweet wines remain their speciality. The estate organises many events featuring food and wine for businesses and private groups. In addition to accommodation and wine, guests can enjoy excellent food made under the management of a duo who have learnt their trade in Michelin-starred restaurants and under the tutelage of Marco Pierre White in London ­ Willi's daughter Angela and her husband Ian. 94p 2000 Opitz One Willi Opitz 127 A1 Bright, medium-intense, brick red Very intense, rich, wild strawberries, raspberry marmalade, floral, honeyed overtones tannins, jammed red fruits, strawberries, raspberries, vanilla flavours Yes 10 times, last time in 2006 30 minutes 1 hour Now­2015 Chocolate cake None Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: Palate: Lusciously sweet, round acidity, silky Finish: Lingering with milk chocolate and cherry In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Sticky seducer Inside information: 100% Zweigelt wine that is made from partly botrytised grapes that have been dried on reef mats for six months. The residual sugar levels exceed 200 grams per litre. The wine chosen for the White House after the second election of Bill Clinton to the US President Or try this: There is no other wine in the world that is similar Final verdict: Not a bad choice of the White House and former US President ~ 79 ~ 661 Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

664 664 Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port 1967 (Portugal) 94p 1967 Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port 401 A1 Deep, dark ruby Powerful and spirity with intense spicy and licorice aromas powerful, cinnamon and dark chocolate character 671 94p Chambertin Armand Rousseau 1958 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2000/2010 x3 Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: 672 94p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1973 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2020 x18 Palate: Moderately sweet, high alcohol, Finish: Less complex palate with monstrous In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Red Ferrari One of the most inexpensive Nacionals 5 times, last in 10/2010 3 hours 4 hours 2030 Blue cheese None 673 94p Cuvée Nicolas Rolin Louis Jadot 1900 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2004/now x2 674 94p The Napa Valley Reserve 2006 (Napa Valley) USA 2012/2025 x7 Inside information: The following years were declared Nacional vintage years: 2007, 2004, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1999, `97, `96, `94, `91, `89, `87, `85, `83, `82, `80, `78, `75, `70, `67, `66, `64, `63, `62, `60, `58, `55, `50, `47, `45, `42, `34, and `31 Or try this: Quinta do Noval Nacional 1964 Final verdict: Getting better and better 675 94p Vintage Pol Roger 1955 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2003/now x3 665 94p Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1970 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2001/2015 x3 676 94p Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Biondi-Santi 1964 (Tuscany) ITALY 2011/now x11 666 94p Château Latour 1911 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2007/now x2 677 94p Chambertin Armand Rousseau 1966 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2009/2015 x5 667 94p Niersteiner Riesling Hermannshof 1929 (Rheinhessen) GERMANY 2003/now x4 678 94p Château Latour 1966 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2020 x29 668 94p Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Abreu 1997 (Napa Valley) USA 2008/2020 x6 679 94p Le Chambertin Clos St. Jacques Louis Jadot 1985 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2002/2020 x2 669 94p Clos-de-la-Roche Charles Vienot 1995 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/now x3 680 94p Château Calon-Ségur 1982 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2012/2025 x7 670 94p Burge Family Shiraz Draycott Reserve 1998 (Barossa Valley) AUSTRALIA 2008/2030 x2 681 94p ~ 80 ~ Amarone della Valpolicella Bertani 1959 (Veneto) ITALY 2002/2015 x2

682 94p Vouvray Le Haut Moelleux Huet 1959 (Loire) FRANCE 2005/now x2 692 94p Assmannshäuser Höllenberg Spätburgunder 1947 (Germany) GERMANY 2009/now x4 683 94p Bonnezeaux Cuvée Zenith René Renou 1997 (Loire) FRANCE 693 94p Château Trotanoy 1975 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2007/2015 x15 2005/2015 x3 684 94p Gran Reserva 890 La Rioja Alta 1958 (Rioja) SPAIN 2003/now x6 694 94p Volnay Premier Cru Les Frémiets Camille Giroud 1978 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2001/2015 x3 685 94p Chablis Premier Cru Montmains Camille Giroud 1979 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2001/2020 x2 695 94p Château Lafleur 1955 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2011/2015 x9 686 94p Château Haut-Brion 1898 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x3 696 94p Château Pétrus 1966 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/now x5 687 94p Château Léoville-Las Cases 1926 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2010/2015 x4 697 94p Château Rieussec 1949 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2000/2015 x5 688 94p Chambertin Camille Giroud 1971 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2001/now x2 698 94p Musigny Vieilles Vignes Comte Georges de Vogüé 1983 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/2020 x3 689 94p Château d'Yquem 1955 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2010/2030 x7 699 94p Château Margaux 1949 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x9 690 94p Château Pétrus 1937 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2009/2020 x7 700 94p Côte-Rôtie La Landonne Guigal 1999 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2008/2040 x4 691 94p Vintage Champagne Moët & Chandon 1884 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/now x2 701 94p Solaia Antinori 1990 (Tuscany) ~ 81 ~ 701 ITALY 2008/2015 x10 Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

674 The Napa Valley Reserve 2006 (USA) This wine has impressed us every time we have tasted it blind among the best Napa wines. Its velvety texture, rich aromas, lovely toastiness and smooth tannins are very pleasing. While it shows the classic Napa Valley's big red wine style, with high level of alcohol, rich toast and ripe jammy black fruit, it is still harmonious and polished in style. This wine is so well made. This comes as no surprise, as its winemaking team is in a class of its own and includes Bill Harlan's winemaking team, the world-famous enologist Michel Rolland and...you, if you are lucky. This is one of the world's most exclusive wines. If it were a car, it would be a Bentley Mulsanne. Only a limited amount of people are allowed access to it, and those lucky few can tune it to please their preferences. However, ordering a brand new Mulsanne is easier than getting this wine, unless you are a member of the world's most unique wine club: The Napa Valley Reserve. This one-of-a-kind wine club counts some of the most influential people in the US among its members, from the business world to actors and sports stars, and to become a member is far from easy. First, there are practical requirements. Every member has to be over 21, and each member needs to pay a 175 000-dollar refundable deposit into The Napa Valley Reserve's bank account, of which they get 80 per cent back should they decide to leave. Each member also commits an annual fee and must buy at least 72 bottles of wine from the estate every year. Furthermore, there is a limit as to how much wine you can have. Every year a member can purchase a maximum of three barrels of wine, which is 900 bottles. The wines are allocated and members have to say how much they want to reserve before bottling takes place. Secondly, every member has to be accepted through an application process, which is conducted by an anonymous Membership committee who discretely evaluate prospects based on character, their discerning commitment to wine, and also the availability for new Members at The Reserve. "We have to restrict the total number of members according to how productive our vineyards are. If each member desires one barrel of wine we will have approximately 450 members. If they choose to purchase less than that, we will have a bit more room. We haven't had to start a waiting list yet, but it looks as though we're going to need one within a couple of years or so. It's impossible to speculate how vacancies will become available. Because of this, we are careful about who we accept as members. We want interesting people to join The Napa Valley Reserve. We are always keen to have new members from abroad. To cater to our members around the world we have organised events in Europe and tastings in Asia. For example, we had a visit to France where we visited all of the First Growths, a high performance car ice racing trip to Sweden, and several pending trips to South America, Spain and Italy", Philip Norfleet, Director of The Napa Valley Reserve explains. Every member can take active part in the winemaking process, led by Bill Harlan's winemakers Frederick Ammons and Bob Levy, who use the same practices in winemaking that occur in both the Harlan and BOND Estates. You can be closely involved, from hand-picking your own row of vines, to choosing the toast level of the barrels, developing the blending of your wine and designing your own label and selecting the bottle format for it. You can do all this with the support of the best specialist available, or simply leave it entirely to them and just enjoy the annual benefits of your own, great wine. 94p 2006 The Napa Valley Reserve A1 Deep, ruby Rich, perfumey, spicy, toasty, cassis, dark chocolate, licorice spicy, velvety tannins, moderate acidity, licorice, dark chocolate Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: Palate: Opulent, full-bodied, ripe black fruits, Finish: Long, round, smooth In a nutshell: Thick velvet Buy or not: You cannot unless you are a member of the Napa Valley Reserve 7 times, last in 1/2012 6 hours 3 hours 2020­2025 Mild lamb curry with jasmine rice None Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: Inside information: The world's most exclusive wine ­ available for members only who get to create their own wine from an own row of vine with an assistance of th e highly esteemed Harlan winemaking team and world-known enologist Michel Rolland. Or try this: 2005 Château Ausone Final verdict: A wine that challenge the best Napa wines ~ 82 ~

674 Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s ~ 83 ~

702 711 94p Château Margaux 1884 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2006/now x4 702 94p Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1900 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2003/now x3 712 94p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1966 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/2015 x2 703 94p R.D. Bollinger 1996 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2025 x8 713 94p Château Latour-à-Pomerol 1953 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2020 x2 704 94p Barca Velha Ferreira 1983 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2007/now x4 714 94p Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 1949 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2007/2015 x2 705 94p Château Calon-Segur 1995 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2006/2020 x5 715 94p Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 1916 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2011/now x4 706 94p Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1999 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2025 x7 716 94p Vintage Port Ferreira 1864 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2008/now x2 707 94p Charles Heidsieck Rosé 1979 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2010/2015 x3 717 94p Geheimrat J Weingute Wegeler 1983 (Mosel) GERMANY 2009/2015 x2 708 94p Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1994 (Piedmont) ITALY 2004/2020 x2 718 94p Grande Annee Bollinger 1985 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2009/2020 x8 709 94p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1926 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2003/now x4 719 94p Vintage Champagne Chartogne-Taillet 1996 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2012/2020 x29 710 94p Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Il Poggione 1967 (Tuscany) ITALY 2007/now x3 720 94p Clos des Goisses Juste Rosé Philipponnat 2000 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2008/2030 x3 ~ 84 ~

721 94p Château Cheval Blanc 1966 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2011/2015 x9 731 93p Corton-Charlemagne Faiveley 1918 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2006/now x3 722 94p Darmagi Cabernet Sauvignon Angelo Gaja 2000 (Piedmont) ITALY 2006/2020 x3 732 93p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1928 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2011/now x4 723 94p Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1997 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2010/2025 x7 733 93p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1959 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2011/2015 x6 724 93p Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1964 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2007/2015 x2 734 93p Barolo Riserva Borgogno 1974 (Piedmont) ITALY 2011/now x9 725 93p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1985 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2011/2015 x18 735 93p Colheita Niepoort 1962 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2010/2030 x4 726 93p Grande Année Bollinger 1990 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2025 x6 736 93p Grown Estate Tokaji Essencia 1957 (Tokaj) HUNGARY 2011/now x5 727 93p Muller-Catoir Mussbacher Eselshaut Rieslaner Trockenbeerenauslese 1992 GERMANY 2007/2035 x2 737 93p Grange Penfolds 1986 (South Australia) AUSTRALIA 2011/2020 x5 728 93p Thelema Chardonnay 1998 (Stellenbosch) SOUTH AFRICA 2004/2015 x2 738 93p Barbera d'Asti Quarum 1998 (Piedmont) ITALY 2010/2015 x4 729 93p Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva, Marqués de Murrieta 1959 (Rioja) SPAIN 2005/2015 x3 739 93p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1953 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2011/now x12 730 93p Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1959 (Pauillac) ~ 85 ~ 739 BORDEAUX 2009/2018 x12 Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

740 746 Harlan Estate 2001 (Napa Valley, USA) 740 93p Barolo Pio Cesare 1958 (Piedmont) ITALY 2011/now x5 93p 2001 Harlan Estate 741 93p Château Latour 1953 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2015 x8 Average auction 791 price: Colour: Moderately deep, ruby Nose: Intense, black fruits, brambles, licorice, smoke, floral, earthy, ripe plums Palate: Full-bodied, rich yet vivid, restrained fruit, very intense, supple tannins Refined, spicy, a bit closed Sleeping beauty Yes! 7 times, last in 2011 5 hours 4 hours 2020­2030 Grilled lamb chops with rosemary potatoes 742 93p Château Lafite-Rothschild 1899 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2005/now x2 743 Imperial Gran Reserva C.V.N.E. 1928 (Rioja) Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: None Inside 100 points from Robert Parker information: Or try this: Château Margaux 2005 Final verdict: A great wine that benefits from further ageing 93p 1928 Imperial Gran Reserva C.V.N.E. 316 A2 Dark, healthy, red Remote, sweet, toasty, gentle Passionate, good balance, gentle tannins, dryish, mature Symphonic Yes. 3 times, last in 9/2011 30 minutes 30 minutes Now Mushroom risotto None Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: Palate: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: 747 93p Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido 1968 (Tuscany) ITALY 2006/now x3 Finish: Extensive, silky, medium-long 748 93p Lapsus Abadia Retuerta 1997 (Sardon del Duero) SPAIN 2002/2020 x5 749 93p Inside information: 1928 was a shining year in Rioja. The winter was mild, an excellent spring followed with perfect flowering. There was a hot and dry summer with lots of sunshine, and some much-needed rain arrived in August. Autumn was exceptionally cold and there was some frost during the harvest. The final crop was notably reduced, but the quality was excellent, especially with grapes from high altitudes. Or try this: Château Calon-Segur 1928 Final verdict: Reputed to be excellent Clarendon Hills Grenache Old Vines Clarendon Vineyard 1994 (South Australia) AUSTRALIA 2005/2025 x3 750 93p Gran Coronas Black Label Torres 1970 (Penedès) SPAIN 2008/now x4 744 93p R.D. Bollinger 1970 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/now x3 751 93p Barolo Cannubi Boschis Luciano Sandrone 1997 (Piedmont) ITALY 2002/2030 x4 745 93p Château Lafite-Rothschild 1892 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2005/now x4 752 93p ~ 86 ~ Fox Creek Shiraz Reserve 1996 (South Australia) AUSTRALIA 2003/2020 x3

753 93p Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre Raveneau 2001 (Chablis) BURGUNDY 2006/2015 x3 765 93p Black Sears Vineyard Zinfandel Turley 1998 (California) USA 2001/2015 x4 754 93p Chardonnay Giaconda 1991 (Victoria) AUSTRALIA 2006/2015 x2 766 93p Vin Santo Fattorio Montaquari 1952 (Tuscany) ITALY 2003/2015 x1 755 93p Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2000 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2011/2030 x6 767 93p Egon Muller Wiltinger Braune Kupp Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule 2005 GERMANY 2008/2020 x2 756 93p Grange Penfolds 1959 (South Australia) AUSTRALIA 2006/2015 x2 768 93p Brunello di Montalcino Pertimali 1997 (Tuscany) ITALY 2002/2015 x4 93p BORDEAUX 2011/2020 x21 93p USA 2009/2020 x6 758 93p Gewurtraminer Heimbourg Zind-Humbrecht 1999 (Alsace) FRANCE ALSACE 2003/2015 x3 770 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 1963 93p 1963 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 93p Elderton Command Shiraz 1992 (Barossa Valley) AUSTRALIA 2002/2015 x2 smoke, dried black fruits Palate: Medium-sweet, rich and glycerol-like, 760 93p Château Calon-Ségur 1953 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x2 intense black preserved fruit flavour, well-balanced Finish: Long and energetic In a nutshell: Inspiring Buy or not: Very good value for money, but hard to find 761 93p Corton-Charlemagne Bonneau du Martray 2002 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2006/2020 x3 Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: 13 times, last in 10/2010 1 hour 1.5 hours 2020 Gorgonzola Moderate 762 93p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1962 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2015 x12 763 93p Château Lafite-Rothschild 1989 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2007/2020 x11 Inside information: Vasconcelos Porto retired in 1963 and his grandsons, Fernando and Luiz van Zeller, took over the company. Another extensive programme of modernisation was embarked upon, including new vinification equipment, new vine plantations and bottling the vast majority of wines in Vila Nova de Gaia (in 1963 only some 15% of Noval Ports were bottled there; fifteen years later the figure was 85%). Or try this: Quinta do Noval Nacional 1963 Final verdict: One of the most intense mouthfeel 764 93p Château Palmer 1990 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2010/2020 x11 ~ 87 ~ 770 Fi n e 759 Average auction 267 price: Colour: Medium intense, maroon Nose: Intense, partly closed, dark chocolate, 1000 Fine st Wine s 757 Château Cheval Blanc 1970 (St.Emilion) 769 Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 1996 (Napa Valley)

771 781 Vintage Pol Roger 1961 (Champagne) 93p 1961 Vintage Pol Roger 771 93p Brokenwood Shiraz Graveyard Vineyard 1996 (Hunter Valley) AUSTRALIA 2004/2015 x2 Average auction 455 price: Bottle A2 Condition Colour: Mature, bright, profound Nose: Rich, open, creamy, fragrant, nutty Palate: Attractive, soft, generous, forceful, good acidity, balanced Elusive Yes 6 times, last in 11/2011 ­ 30 minutes Now or never Pan-fried halibut with lemon None 772 93p Clos Saint Hilaire Billecart-Salmon 1995 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2025 x7 773 93p Vintage Port Taylor Fladgate 1994 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2007/2035 x5 Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: A bit undersized, dry, suave 774 93p Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Biondi-Santi 1945 (Tuscany) ITALY 2007/now x2 Inside information: In 1961, flowering was slow to get started due to the cold spring, but then because of a sunny and warm June flowering was very rapid from the period of full bloom to color completion, with millerandage in less-exposed areas. A good, sunny summer finally gave birth on 20th of September to a fortunate harvest in the more privileged sectors. This exquisite Pol Roger is blended from 18 grand crus of the aristocratic grapes. Pinot Noir: 75%, Chardonnay: 25%. Or try this: Salon 1961 Final verdict: A display of generosity and high hopes 775 93p Château Calon-Ségur 1989 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2007/2025 x12 782 93p Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Louis M. Martini 1961 (Napa Valley) USA 2004/now x3 776 93p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1942 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/now x2 783 93p Grange Hermitage Bin 95 Penfolds 1965 (Australia) AUSTRALIA 2011/now x6 777 93p Vintage Bollinger 1953 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/now x5 784 93p The Dead Arm Shiraz d'Arenberg 1995 (McLaren Vale) AUSTRALIA 2006/2020 x4 778 93p Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1970 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2004/2015 x38 785 93p Barolo Giuseppe Mascarello 1968 (Piedmont) ITALY 2000/now x2 779 93p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1952 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/now x5 786 93p Cristal Rosé Roederer 1979 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2015 x2 780 93p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1952 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/now x3 787 93p ~ 88 ~ Meursault 1 er Cru Charmes Comtes Lafon 1994 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2007/2020 x3

788 93p Shafer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select 1997 (Napa Valley) USA 2008/2025 x3 789 93p Chardonnay Stony Hill Vineyard 1962 (Napa Valley) USA 2005/now x1 799 93p Run Rig Torbreck 1996 (Barossa Valley) AUSTRALIA 2006/2015 x4 790 93p Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1959 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/2020 x2 800 93p Cristal Rosé Roederer 1982 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/2020 x3 93p ITALY 2003/2020 x4 93p USA 2003/2015 x2 792 93p Prado Enea Bodegas Muga 1968 (Rioja) SPAIN 2006/now x4 802 93p Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1947 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/2015 x3 93p AUSTRALIA 2008/2025 x3 93p BURGUNDY 2005/2015 x4 794 93p Monte Bello Ridge 1996 (Santa Cruz Mountains) USA 2006/2015 x2 804 93p The Dead Arm Shiraz d'Arenberg 1999 (McLaren Vale) AUSTRALIA 2005/2015 x2 795 93p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1942 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2011/now x6 805 93p Belle Epoque Perrier-Jouët 1990 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2020 x9 796 93p Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 (Washington) USA 2009/2030 x2 806 93p Ravenswood Zinfandel Dickerson Vineyard 1984 (Napa Valley) USA 2003/now x3 797 93p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1996 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2030 x22 807 93p Chardonnay Three Sisters Vineyard Marcassin 1999 (Sonoma) USA 2005/2015 x4 798 93p Château Talbot 1961 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2004/2020 x6 808 93p ~ 89 ~ Viña Real Gran Reserva C.V.N.E. 1949 (Rioja) SPAIN 2011/now x11 808 Fi n e 793 Noon Shiraz Reserve 1997 (South Australia) 803 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1947 (Côte de Nuits) 1000 Fine st Wine s 791 Vigna d'Alceo Castello dei Rampolla 1999 (Tuscany) 801 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Robert Mondavi 1995 (Napa Valley)

809 93p 809 Riesling Auslese Scharzhof Egon Müller 1949 (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) GERMANY 2005/now x2 821 93p Clos-de-Vougeot Louis Jadot 1888 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/now x4 810 93p Vintage Port Niepoort 1942 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2004/2018 x3 822 93p Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1915 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2011/now x3 811 93p Château Pontet-Canet 1879 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2004/now x6 823 93p Château Haut-Brion 1953 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2011/2015 x12 812 93p Comte Audoin de Dampierre Réserve Familiale 1990 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/now x8 824 93p Château La Mondotte 1996 (Saint-Emilion) BORDEAUX 2011/2020 x8 813 93p Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 1997 (Franschhoek) SOUTH AFRICA 2003/2025 x42 825 93p Cabernet Sauvignon Volcanic Hill Diamond Creek 1978 (Napa Valley) USA 2010/2015 x3 814 93p Franz Hirtzberger Riesling Smaragd Hochrain 1986 (Wachau) AUSTRIA 2002/2015 x2 826 93p Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1966 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2008/2015 x5 815 93p Yacochuya Yacochuya 2000 (Michel Rolland) ARGENTINA 2006/2015 x2 827 93p Château Latour 1998 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2025 x8 816 93p Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 2001 (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer) GERMANY 2006/2015 x3 828 93p Château Haut-Brion 1950 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2011/2015 x7 817 93p Familie Nigl Riesling Privat 2000 (Kremstal) AUSTRIA 2006/2015 x24 829 93p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1929 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2015 x7 818 93p La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain Select 1994 (Napa-Valley) USA 2005/2030 x2 830 93p Grüner Veltliner Spätlese Schloss Gobelsburg 1969 (Kamptal) AUSTRIA 2007/now x3 819 93p Erich Salomon Riesling Kogl Reserve 1997 (Kremstal) AUSTRIA 2006/2015 x2 831 93p La Romanée Louis Jadot 1898 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/now x1 820 93p Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 1996 (Napa-Valley) USA 832 93p ~ 90 ~ Château Cos d'Estournel 1899 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2004/now x3 2008/2020 x2

833 93p Cuvée Louise Pommery 1979 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/now x5 841 93p Château Pétrus 1948 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x5 834 93p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1950 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x4 842 93p Vintage Port Croft 1922 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2004/2015 x3 835 93p Barca Velha Ferreira 1957 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2006/2015 x3 843 93p Chambertin Joseph Drouhin 1926 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2006/now x4 836 93p Château de Rayne-Vigneau Crème de Tête 1945 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2003/2020 x3 844 93p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1962 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x7 93p Château Cos d'Estournel 1945 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2000/2015 x4 93p USA 2000/now x1 838 846 93p Belle Époque Perrier-Jouët 1975 (Champagne) Black Sock Magpie Estate 1998 (Barossa Valley) AUSTRALIA 2002/2015 x3 93p 1975 Belle Époque Perrier-Jouët 311 A1 (Jeroboam) Deep golden, peachy hue Developed, fresh, mushroomy, apricot, coffee well-integrated, complex Long, mellow, fresh Understated elegance A big bottle of this is always a good idea 3 times, last in 2011 10 minutes 45 minutes Perfect today but can effortlessly take time 847 Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: 93p 1864 Château Margaux Average 4380 auction price: Colour: Moderately light, tile-red Nose: Evolved, toasty, floral, roasted, lactic Palate: Medium-bodied, elegant, vivid acidity, refined structure, satiny texture Palate: Medium-bodied, lean, spicy, feminine, Finish: In a nutshell: Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Finish: Long, supple and smooth In a nutshell: Elegance from 19th century Buy or not: Lafite from the same year costs three times more Food pairing: Crème of capes Fake factor: None Inside information: Or try this: Final verdict: There is only one jeroboam of this left in Perrier-Jouët's cellar Dom Pérignon 1975 Fine-tuned Tasted: 2 times, last in 1/2011 Decanting time: 15 minutes Glass time: 45 minutes When to drink: Now Food pairing: Your best friend Fake factor: Moderate Inside information: 1864 was the first quite large crop 839 93p BORDEAUX 2000/now x2 Club Final verdict: Great for its age and price 840 93p Vintage Champagne Louis Roederer 1966 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2004/now x2 848 93p ~ 91 ~ Château Pape-Clément 1949 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2004/2006 x3 848 Château Haut-Brion 1921 (Graves) after the devastation caused by powdery mildew, which appeared in 1852, and was brought under control of 1860. The 1864 vintage enjoyed an excellent reputation­ the wines were both powerful and mellow, much more attractive than the great majority of wines from that era. Or try this: The Vintage Weekend at Ocean Reef Fi n e Château Margaux 1864 1000 Fine st Wine s 837 845 Estate Chardonnay Reserve Chalone 1981 (California)

849 849 Gargiulo Money Ranch Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 This wine comes from the new winery to watch in Napa Valley, as Jeff and Valerie Gargiulo have taken a firm position among the top Napa producers during the last ten years. Screaming Eagle's next door neighbour produces some distinctive wines on its two vineyard sites, of which Money Road Ranch has the longest history to date. The Gargiulos, who had run a successful farming business in Florida, entered the Napa wine scene thanks to help from two of Valerie Gargiulo's relatives, the well-respected winegrowers Belle and Barney Rhodes. They introduced the Gargiulos to real estate agent and the owner of Screaming Eagle, Jean Phillips. In 1993 Phillips helped them to acquire their first property, Money Road Ranch, which sits next door to the well-known Silver Oak vineyeard. The property, owned at the time by Beaulieu Vineyards, was in bad shape after being ruined by phylloxera, and the Gargiulos needed to replant and design the whole vineyard site again. The old vines were dug out, the site was deep-drained in 1993 and vines were replanted a year later. The first crop was harvested in 1998. "You cannot undo farming, and it is essential that you are right from the very beginning. An extra year during the process does not make a difference at the end of the day. In winemaking, regardless of the crop year, it is my duty to ensure that my wines meet expectations, and hopefully exceed them, once the wine is ready and the bottle is opened and served. This makes winegrowing significantly more challenging than other types of agriculture. To ensure the best possible quality for my wines I have to possess vineyards in an excellent location and know how to grow the grapes correctly. The best way to achieve this is to understand the vineyard's terroir and to know its history." say Jeff. The Money Road Ranch vineyard has a good terroir for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with its deep, well-drained and very stratified sandy loam and clay composition. The topsoil is gravel alluvial. The temperatures on site fluctuate as much as 16C, between the night-time average of 10C and the day-time average of 26C. Due to high daily temperature fluctuation the wine shows vivid acidity that adds elegance to the wine's rich and ripe fruit flavours and smooth tannic texture. The vintage 2002 highlights the great qualities of Money Road Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon. It was a long and mild growing season, with high day and night temperature fluctuations, which shows well in the lovely finesse of flavours within the wine. The warmer season that occurred just before the harvest ripened the grapes ideally and enhanced their concentration. While 2002 is not generally considered to be a very good vintage in Napa, it seemed to suit Money Road Ranch vineyard as this wine has an abundance of pull and appeal! 93p 2002 Gargiulo Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Money Road Ranch 45 A1 Deep, intense, ruby Rich, cassis, dark chocolate, smoke, toastiness rich ripe cassis fruit, earthy, licorice Average auction price: Bottle Condition Colour: Nose: Palate: Round, medium-bodied, supple tannins, Finish: Smooth, silky, spicy In a nutshell: A wine like Sade song ­ `Smooth Operator' Buy or not: Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Worth going for 14 times, last time in 2011 3 hours 4 hours Now­2020 Grilled duck brest with black currant sauce Fake factor: None Inside information: This 100-percent, one clone Cabernet Sauvignon from single vineyard spends 20 months in French barriques from which around 80 percent are new. Gargiulos made less than 500 cases of this wine. Or try this: 2002 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, a next door neighbor Napa Cabernet Final verdict: A charmingly polished, please-ease ~ 92 ~

~ 93 ~ 849 Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

850 859 93p Duck Muck Shiraz Wild Duck Creek 1997 (Heathcote) AUSTRALIA 2005/2015 x4 850 93p Shiraz Roennfeldt Road Greenock Creek 1998 (Barossa Valley) AUSTRALIA 2005/2015 x8 860 93p Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve des Celestins Henri Bonneau 1990 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2006/2020 x3 851 93p Château Léoville-Las Cases 1947 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2010/2015 x15 861 93p Almaviva 1996 (Maipo) CHILE 2006/now x3 852 93p Georges de Latour Beaulieu Vineyard 1949 (Napa Valley) USA 2003/now x2 862 93p Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1982 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2020 x24 853 93p Coteaux du Layon SGN Aprés Minuit Domaine de la Coeur d'Ardenay 1997 (Loire) CHILE 2001/2030 x3 863 93p Assmannshäuser Höllenberg Spätburgunder 1937 (Rheingau) GERMANY 2009/now x4 854 93p Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Robert Mondavi 1968 (Napa Valley) USA 2003/now x3 864 93p Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain Dunn Vineyards 1997 (Napa Valley) USA 2002/2030 x4 855 93p Romanée-St.Vivant Domaine Marey-Monge 1969 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2003/now x2 865 93p Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1961 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2005/2015 x4 856 93p Domaine de Trévallon 1990 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2007/2015 x3 866 93p Bonnes-Mares Domaine Dujac 1969 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/now x3 857 93p Château L´Evangile 1928 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2005/2015 x3 867 93p Marqués de Riscal Reserva 1958 (Rioja) SPAIN 2012/now x9 858 93p Cristal Roederer 1971 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006/2015 x4 868 93p ~ 94 ~ Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1960 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2011/now x7

879 Scion Vintage Port Taylor 1855 93p 1855 Scion Vintage Port Taylor Average auction 2500 price: Colour: Medium intense, brown Nose: Evolved, nutty, raisiny, dreid fruts, walnuts Palate: Medium sweet, mellow, round, complex 869 93p Vintage Champagne Louis Roederer 1955 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2003/now x4 and smooth Finish: Well integrated alcohol, nutty, moderately short, well-balanced In a nutshell: Still breathing well Buy or not: Absolutely ­ you can buy Scion by the glass at Yeatman Hotel in Porto ­ only 100 per glass 3 times, last 12/2011 15 minutes 30 minutes Now No need for it 870 93p Château Latour 1870 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2007/now x4 871 93p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1966 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2007/2015 x4 872 93p Vintage Bollinger 1952 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2006 /now x5 873 93p Château Lynch-Bages 1961 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2008/2015 x7 874 93p Celebris Gosset 1998 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2020 x9 875 93p La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1890 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2011/now x2 An extremely rare, cask-aged Tawny Port dating back to the mid 19th Century has been uncovered by Head Winemaker, David Guimaraens, in the village of Prezegueda in the Corgo Valley. Owned by a distinguished Douro family and passed down as a private family reserve through several generations, it only came to light after the recent death of the sole direct descendent. Her heirs decided to sell the remaining two pipes to Taylor's earlier this year, a third was said to have been acquired by Winston Churchill. Due to the extraordinary quality, rarity and historical interest in this particular Tawny Port, Managing Director of Taylor's, Adrian Bridge, decided to bottle and sell it as a collector's item under the name Scion (meaning the descendent or heir of a noble family or the shoot of a plant, especially one used for grafting). "This exceptional wine, which dates back to the time of the Crimean war, may be one of the only wines in the world to survive in faultless condition since Phylloxera ravaged the vineyards in the 1860s," stated Bridge. "We believe that this rare offer will be the last significant quantity of cask-aged Ports to be offered to collectors and Port enthusiasts from this era." Scion will be sold in a beautiful bespoke, hand-blown, crystal decanter which will be set into a sturdy wooden box with brass fittings reminiscent of a 19th century instrument case. In the lid will be a book telling the story of this rare Tawny with original drawings by illustrator and typographer, Sarah Coleman. Rare guarantee seals have been acquired from the Douro Wines Institute (IVDP) to complete the presentation. It will be sold in specialist wine outlets for around £2,500 a bottle this December. "Scion may be one of the last great representatives of a lost viticultural era", explained Bridge. "The Douro vineyards in pre-Phylloxera days were ungrafted and a different mix of varieties planted from those used today.This Port represents a rare piece of history and is an exciting and very unique offer for consumers." Inside information: Or try this: 1830 Ferreira Vintage Port Final verdict: Tasted like a good 50 year old port 876 93p Vintage Champagne Krug 1962 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2001/2020 x4 880 93p Château Mouton-Rothschild 2000 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2011/2030 x9 877 93p Gewürztraminer Lenz Moser 1960 AUSTRIA 2006/now x2 881 93p Barbaresco Costa Russi Angelo Gaja 1978 (Piedmont) 878 93p Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1953 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2006/2020 x8 882 93p ~ 95 ~ Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Jules Belin 1955 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2004/now x11 882 ITALY 2004/now x2 Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s Tasted: Decanting time: Glass time: When to drink: Food pairing: Fake factor: None

883 93p 883 Château Latour 1962 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2010/2015 x8 895 93p Gewurztraminer Sélection des Grains Nobles Rimelsberg Marc Tempé 1997 (Alsace) FRANCE 2002/2015 x2 884 93p Tignanello Antinori 1970 (Tuscany) ITALY 2006/now x2 896 93p Château Mouton-Rothschild 1999 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2006/2015 x3 885 93p Salon 1995 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2020 x13 897 93p Marqués de Riscal Reserva 1922 (Rioja) SPAIN 2005/now x5 886 93p Ygrec `Y', Château d'Yquem 1961 (Bordeaux) BORDEAUX 2011/now x4 898 93p Geisenheimer Rothenberg Auslese Weingut Langwerth von Simmern 1876 (Rheingau) GERMANY 2004/now x2 887 93p Giaconda Chardonnay 2002 (Victoria) AUSTRALIA 2009/2015 x2 899 93p Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 (Napa Valley) USA 2006/2025 x2 888 93p Grüner Veltliner Schloss Gobelsburg 1975 (Kamptal) AUSTRIA 2007/now x2 900 93p Tinto Pesquera Alejandro Fernández 1978 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2007/2015 x3 889 93p Chambertin Bouchard Père & Fils 1875 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2006/now x3 901 93p Grüner Veltliner Tradition Schloss Gobelsburg 2003 (Kamptal) AUSTRIA 2010/2020 x12 890 93p Château Figeac 1947 (St.Emilion) BORDEAUX 2007/2015 x17 902 93p Casa Lapostolle Chardonnay Cuvée Alexandre 1997 (Colichagua Valley) CHILE 2005/2020 x2 891 93p Hermannshof Auslese Franz Schmitt 1929 (Rheinhessen) GERMANY 2004/now x5 903 93p Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red Wine 1994 (Napa Valley) USA 2010/2020 x5 892 93p Château Margaux 1945 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2003/2020 x3 904 93p René Lalou G.H. Mumm 1979 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2020 x3 893 93p Château Pétrus 1943 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2005/now x4 905 93p Côte-Rôtie La Turque Guigal 1999 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2008/2030 x3 894 93p Chapelle-Chambertin Domaine Leroy 1937 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2005/2015 x3 906 93p ~ 96 ~ Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select Shafer Vineyards 1997 (Napa Valley) USA 2008/2020 x6

907 93p Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 1990 (Napa Valley) BORDEAUX 2000/now x3 919 93p Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Domaine d'Auveney Leroy 2002 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2008/2030 x2 908 93p Georges de Latour Beaulieu Vineyard 1970 (Napa Valley) USA 2002/now x4 920 93p Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Hendry Vineyard Reserve 1992 (Napa Valley) USA 2004/2015 x2 909 93p Etude Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 (Napa Valley) USA 2005/2030 x2 921 93p Vintage Champagne Alfred Gratien 1983 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2011/2015 x4 910 93p Château Gruaud-Larose 1950 (Saint-Julien) BORDEAUX 2004/now x3 922 93p Elyse Winery Zinfandel Howell Mountain 2002 (Napa Valley) USA 2008/now x2 93p Colheita Quinta do Noval 1896 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2001/now x2 93p Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon Morisoli Vineyard 1990 (Napa Valley) USA 2002/2015 x2 912 93p Châteauneuf-du-Pape Devigneau 1961 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2004/2015 x5 924 93p Riesling Grand Cru Hengst Josmeyer 1997 (Alsace) ALSACE 2008/2020 x2 913 93p Côte-Rôtie La Turque Guigal 1996 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2004/2025 x3 925 93p Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Proprietary Red Wine 1991 (Napa Valley) USA 2002/now x3 914 93p Ried Pfaffenberg Steiner Riesling Beerenauslese Emmerich Knoll 1996 (Wachau) AUSTRIA 2001/2030 x5 926 93p Flora Springs Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Reserve 1997 (Napa Valley) USA 2008/2020 x2 915 93p Château Pétrus 1953 (Pomerol) BORDEAUX 2008/2017 x4 927 93p Pyrenees Shiraz Eagle Series Dalwhinnie 1998 (Victoria) AUSTRALIA 2008/2017 x1 916 93p Pommard Les Epenots Louis Latour 1929 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2007/2015 x3 928 93p Château Rauzan-Ségla 1961 (Margaux) BORDEAUX 2008/2015 x3 917 93p Mas La Plana Torres 1982 (Penedès) SPAIN 2010/2015 x3 929 93p Rustenberg Peter Barlow 1996 (Stellenbosch) 918 93p Tignanello Antinori 1978 (Tuscany) ITALY 2011/2017 x4 930 93p ~ 97 ~ Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 1928 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2007/now x2 930 SOUTH AFRICA 2003/2015 x2 Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s 911 923

931 942 92p Madeira Bual Barbeito 1848 (Madeira) PORTUGAL 2002/2015 x2 931 93p Willi Schaefer Riesling Kabinett Graacher Himmelreich 2001 (Mosel) GERMANY 943 92p Château Latour 1989 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2011/2030 x9 2007/2015 x4 932 93p Château Haut-Brion Blanc 1962 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2011/now x8 944 92p Grange Penfolds 1955 (South Australia) AUSTRALIA 2002/now x3 933 93p Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra John Riddoch Limited Release Wynns Coonawarra Estate 1990 AUSTRALIA 2007/2020 x4 945 92p Cepparello Isole e Olena 2000 (Tuscany) ITALY 2007/2015 x9 934 92p Quintet Cabernet Blend Mount Mary 1994 (Victoria) AUSTRALIA 2006/2015 x2 946 92p Don Melchor Concha y Toro 1999 CHILE 2005/2020 x1 935 92p Barolo Riserva Borgogno 1952 (Piedmont) ITALY 2011/2015 x8 947 92p Bodegas Catena Zapata Catena Alta Chardonnay Adrianna Vineyard 1999 (Mendoza) ARGENTINA 2005/2015 x3 936 92p Pinot Noir Inglenook 1897 (Napa Valley) USA 2005/now x3 948 92p Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 1997 (Napa Valley) USA 2003/2020 x2 937 92p Château Musar 1960 (Bekaa Valley) LEBANON 2003/now x3 949 92p Barolo La Serra Roberto Voerzio 2000 (Piedmont) ITALY 2005/2020 x2 938 92p Château Lafite-Rothschild 1945 (Pauillac) BORDEAUX 2007/2015 x11 950 92p Barolo Bussia Prunotto 1985 (Piedmont) ITALY 2006/2015 x9 939 92p Vouvray Clos du Bourg Moelleux Huet 1964 (Loire) FRANCE 2002/2020 x3 951 92p Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Biondi-Santi 1998 (Tuscany) ITALY 2011/2025 x6 940 92p Insignia Joseph Phelps 1984 (Napa Valley) USA 2002/2015 x4 952 92p Araujo Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard 1999 (Napa Valley) USA 2009/2025 x3 941 92p Acininobili Fausto Maculan 1998 (Veneto) ITALY 2002/2015 x2 953 92p ~ 98 ~ Château Calon-Ségur 1990 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2006/2025 x12

954 92p Riesling Spätlese Schloss Gobelsburg 1973 (Kamptal) AUSTRIA 2004/now x4 966 92p Merryvale Vineyards Chardonnay Silhouette 1993 (Napa Valley) USA 2005/2018 x2 955 92p Descendant Torbreck 1998 (Barossa Valley) AUSTRALIA 2001/2015 x2 967 92p Château Smith-Haut Lafitte Blanc 2001 (Graves) BORDEAUX 2007/2015 x8 956 92p Brunello di Montalcino Biondi-Santi 1966 (Tuscany) ITALY 2007/2015 x8 968 92p Bourgogne Blanc Comte Georges de Vogüé 2000 BURGUNDY 2007/2015 x3 957 92p Femme de Champagne Duval-Leroy 1990 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2004/2020 x4 969 92p La Grande Dame Veuve Clicquot 1970 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2005/now x2 958 92p Tinto Pesquera Alejandro Fernández 1995 (Ribera del Duero) SPAIN 2007/2015 x8 970 92p Niebaum-Coppola Rubicon Proprietary Red Wine 1999 (Napa Valley) USA 2006/2020 x2 959 92p Château Cos d'Estournel 1880 (Saint-Estèphe) BORDEAUX 2006/now x3 971 92p Château Rieussec 2001 (Sauternes) BORDEAUX 2007/2030 x3 960 92p Kilikanoon Shiraz Oracle 1999 (Clare Valley) AUSTRALIA 2006/2020 x2 972 92p Eileen Hardy Shiraz Hardy's 1991 (South-Australia) AUSTRALIA 2007/now x6 961 92p Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 1991 (Napa Valley) USA 2006/2025 x21 973 92p Vintage Port Hooper 1944 (Portugal) PORTUGAL 2010/now x4 962 92p River West Old Vines Zinfandel Sonoma Vineyards 1976 (Sonoma) USA 2001/now x2 974 92p Sperss Angelo Gaja 1998 (Piedmont) ITALY 2006/2020 x2 963 92p Corullón Descendientes de Jose Palacios 2000 (Bierzo) SPAIN 2005/2015 x2 975 92p Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon Monitor Ledge Vineyard 2001 (Napa Valley) USA 2007/2050 x2 964 92p Bancroft Ranch Howell Mountain Merlot Beringer 1997 (Napa Valley) USA 2002/now x3 976 92p Hundred Acre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan Vineyard 2001 (Napa Valley) 965 92p Cirsion Bodegas Roda 1999 (Rioja) SPAIN 2001/2020 x3 977 92p ~ 99 ~ Chianti Classico Riserva Castello di Brolio 1949 (Tuscany) ITALY 2000/now x4 977 USA 2007/2030 x12 Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s

978 989 92p Corton-Charlemagne Bonneau du Martray 1996 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2006/2020 x3 978 92p Vintage Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 1919 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2007/now x3 990 92p Solare Capannelle 1990 (Tuscany) ITALY 2010/2015 x6 979 92p Cabernet Sauvignon Lot C-91 Heitz 1969 (Napa Valley) USA 2000/now x3 991 92p Clos des Cistes Domaine Peyre Rose 1996 (Coteaux du Languedoc) FRANCE LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON 2006/2015 x2 980 92p Hermitage J.L. Chave 1970 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2005/2015 x3 992 92p Opus One Mondavi & Mouton-Rothschild 1994 (Napa Valley) USA 2006/2015 x5 981 92p Sterling Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain Ranch 2002 (Napa Valley) USA 2007/2025 x2 993 92p Cuvée Louise Pommery 1990 (Champagne) CHAMPAGNE 2004/2020 x9 982 92p Viña Real Gran Reserva C.V.N.E. 1962 (Rioja) SPAIN 2011/2015 x14 994 92p Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella 1997 (Veneto) ITALY 2005/2015 x3 983 92p Old Vines Zinfandel Turley 1998 (California) USA 2001/2015 x4 995 92p Hermitage Chapoutier 1949 (Rhône) RHÔNE 2004/now x3 984 92p Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Red Rock Terrace 1978 (Napa Valley) USA 2004/now x1 996 92p Vin Santo Isole e Olena 1999 (Tuscany) ITALY 2007/2030 x2 985 92p Madeira Bual Malvasia 1834 (Madeira) PORTUGAL 2006/now x4 997 92p Loibenberg Riesling Smaragd Alzinger 1990 (Wachau) AUSTRIA 2004/2015 x4 986 92p Paleo Le Macchiole 1998 (Tuscany) ITALY 2006/2015 x2 998 92p Grange Hermitage Penfolds 1960 (South Australia) AUSTRALIA 2005/now x3 987 92p Meursault 1 er Cru Genevrières Comtes Lafon 2003 (Côte de Beaune) BURGUNDY 2007/2015 x3 999 92p Messorio Le Macchiole 1999 (Tuscany) ITALY 2009/2020 x4 988 Richebourg Domaine de La Romanée-Conti 1929 (Côte de Nuits) BURGUNDY 2011/now x7 1000 92p ~ 100 ~ Staglin Family Vineyard Chardonnay 2002 (Napa Valley) USA 2011/2015 x5

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Index: 1000 Finest Wines Ever Made To Drink Today Index Abreu Cabernet Sauvignon Madrona Ranch 1997 ........................................46 Acininobili Fausto Maculan 1998 ...................................................................98 Ai-Daniel Tokay Massandra Collection 1938 .................................................59 Almaviva 1996 .................................................................................................94 Alois Kracher 2000 .........................................................................................74 Amarone della Valpolicella Bertani 1959 ......................................................80 Araujo Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard 1999 .............................98 Assmannshäuser Höllenberg Spätburgunder 1937......................................94 Assmannshäuser Höllenberg Spätburgunder 1947......................................81 Astralis Clarendon Hills 1994 ........................................................................64 Astralis Clarendon Hills 1996 ........................................................................57 Bancroft Ranch Howell Mountain Merlot Beringer 1997 ..............................99 Banyuls Grand Cru 1929 ................................................................................48 Barbaresco Angelo Gaja 1961 ........................................................................71 Barbaresco Angelo Gaja 1974 ........................................................................68 Barbaresco Costa Russi Angelo Gaja 1978....................................................95 Barbaresco Sori San Lorenzo Angelo Gaja 1967 ...........................................56 Barbaresco Sorí San Lorenzo Angelo Gaja 1985 ...........................................47 Barbaresco Sorí San Lorenzo Angelo Gaja 1989 ...........................................63 Barbaresco Sorí Tildin Angelo Gaja 1990 ......................................................74 Barbera d'Asti Quarum 1998 ..........................................................................85 Barca Velha Ferreira 1957 ..............................................................................91 Barca Velha Ferreira 1983 ..............................................................................84 Barolo Bricco Rocche Ceretto 1996 ...............................................................49 Barolo Bussia Prunotto 1985 .........................................................................98 Barolo Cannubi Boschis Luciano Sandrone 1990 .........................................50 Barolo Cannubi Boschis Luciano Sandrone 1997 .........................................86 Barolo Giuseppe Mascarello 1968 .................................................................88 Barolo Granbussia Riserva Aldo Conterno 1974 ...........................................45 Barolo Granbussia Riserva Aldo Conterno 1979 ...........................................70 Barolo La Serra Roberto Voerzio 2000 ..........................................................98 Barolo Le Vigne Luciano Sandrone 1996 .......................................................70 Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1943 .....................................70 Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1945 ....................................42 Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1952 .....................................39 Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1964 ....................................41 Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1994 .....................................84 Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1995 .....................................63 Barolo Pio Cesare 1958 ..................................................................................86 Barolo Riserva Borgogno 1947 ......................................................................56 Barolo Riserva Borgogno 1952 ......................................................................98 Barolo Riserva Borgogno 1974 ......................................................................85 Barolo Sarmassa Roberto Voerzio 2000 ........................................................50 Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1998 ............................49 Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Leflaive 1996 ..................................................55 Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Ramonet 2002 ................................................55 Bâtard-Montrachet Louis Jadot 1986 ............................................................48 Beerenauslese Robert Weil 1934 ...................................................................55 Belle Epoque Perrier-Jouët 1969 ..................................................................57 Belle Epoque Perrier-Jouët 1990 ..................................................................89 Belle Epoque Rosé Perrier-Jouët 1996 .........................................................68 Black Sears Vineyard Zinfandel Turley .............................................................87 Black Sock Magpie Estate 1998 .....................................................................91 Blanc de Blancs Pol Roger 1959 ....................................................................34 Blankiet Estate 2007 .......................................................................................76 Blueline Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Hourglass 2007 ..............................60 Bodegas Catena Zapata Catena Alta Chardonnay Adrianna Vineyard 1999 98 Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 1997 .......................................................................90 Bond St Eden 2001..........................................................................................52 Bond St Eden 2001..........................................................................................53 Bonnes-Mares Domaine Dujac 1969 .............................................................94 Bonnezeaux Cuvée Zenith René Renou 1997 ..............................................81 Bourgogne Blanc Comte Georges de Vogüé 2000.........................................99 Brokenwood Shiraz Graveyard Vineyard 1996 ...............................................88 Brunello di Montalcino Biondi-Santi 1966 .....................................................99 Brunello di Montalcino Pertimali 1997 ..........................................................87 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Biondi-Santi 1998 .......................................98 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Biondi-Santi 1945 .......................................88 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Biondi-Santi 1964 .......................................80 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Bionti-Santi 1955 ........................................71 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Il Poggione 1967 .........................................84 Burge Family Shiraz Draycott Reserve 1998 .................................................80 Cabernet Sauvignon Bryant Family Vineyard 1995 .......................................59 Cabernet Sauvignon Bryant Family Vineyard 1997 .......................................38 John Riddoch Limited Release Wynns Coonawarra Estate 1990 .................98 Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin 1992 ...............................68 Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin 1994 ...............................51 Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin 1995 ...............................44 Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin 1997 ................................70 Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard Colgin 1997 ................................72 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select Shafer Vineyards 1994 ........................41 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select Shafer Vineyards 1997 ........................96 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain Dunn Vineyards 1997 .......................94 Cabernet Sauvignon Inglenook 1946 .............................................................33 Cabernet Sauvignon Lot C-91 Heitz 1969 ....................................................100 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Robert Mondavi 1968 ........................94 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Robert Mondavi 1995 .....................................89 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection Caymus 1976 ...................................34 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection Caymus 1985 ...................................38 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection Caymus 1990 ...................................52 Cabernet Sauvignon Volcanic Hill Diamond Creek 1978 ..............................90 Carte d´Or Brut Champagne Drappier 1959 .................................................45 Casa Lapostolle Chardonnay Cuvee Alexandre 1997 ....................................96 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Marqués de Murrieta 1917 ................................50 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Marqués de Murrieta 1959 ................................85 Celebris Gosset 1998 ......................................................................................95 Celebris Rosé Gosset 1996.............................................................................62 Cepparello Isole e Olena 2000 ........................................................................98 Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre Raveneau 2001 ..........................87 Chablis Premier Cru Montmains Camille Giroud 1979 .................................81 Chambertin Armand Rousseau 1958.............................................................80 Chambertin Armand Rousseau 1966.............................................................80 Chambertin Armand Rousseau 1978.............................................................39 Chambertin Armand Rousseau 1990 ............................................................29 Chambertin Bouchard Père & Fils 1875 ........................................................96 Chambertin Camille Giroud 1971...................................................................81 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Jules Belin 1955 .................................................95 Chambertin Domaine Leroy 1959 ..................................................................48 Chambertin Domaine Ponsot 1985 ................................................................34 Chambertin Joseph Drouhin 1926 .................................................................91 Chambertin Joseph Drouhin 1929 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes Leroy 1996 ...............................65 Chapelle-Chambertin Domaine Leroy 1937 ..................................................96 Chardonnay Alexander Mountain Estate Marcassin 1992 ............................44 Chardonnay Three Sisters Vineyard Marcassin 1999 ....................................89 Chardonnay Lorenzo Vineyard Marcassin 1993.............................................38 Chardonnay Giaconda 1991 ............................................................................87 Chardonnay Stony Hill Vineyard 1962 ............................................................89 Charles Heidsieck Rosé 1979 ........................................................................84 Château Ausone 1900 .....................................................................................49 Château Ausone 1947 .....................................................................................29 Château Ausone 1961 ....................................................................................30 Château Beychevelle 1945 .............................................................................78 Château Calon-Ségur 1928 ............................................................................43 Château Calon-Ségur 1945 ............................................................................46 Château Calon-Ségur 1947 ...........................................................................40 ~ 202 ~

Château Calon-Ségur 1953 ............................................................................87 Château Calon-Ségur 1982 ............................................................................80 Château Calon-Ségur 1989 ............................................................................88 Château Calon-Ségur 1990 ............................................................................98 Château Calon-Segur 1995 ............................................................................84 Château Cheval Blanc 1921............................................................................18 Château Cheval Blanc 1929............................................................................30 Château Cheval Blanc 1947............................................................................12 Château Cheval Blanc 1949............................................................................62 Château Cheval Blanc 1950............................................................................24 Château Cheval Blanc 1952 ...........................................................................41 Château Cheval Blanc 1953............................................................................62 Château Cheval Blanc 1955............................................................................69 Château Cheval Blanc 1959............................................................................59 Château Cheval Blanc 1961 ...........................................................................64 Château Cheval Blanc 1964............................................................................57 Château Cheval Blanc 1966............................................................................85 Château Cheval Blanc 1970............................................................................87 Château Cheval Blanc 1982............................................................................26 Château Cheval Blanc 1990............................................................................18 Château Clinet 1989 .......................................................................................42 Château Cos d'Estournel 1880 .......................................................................99 Château Cos d'Estournel 1899 .......................................................................90 Château Cos d'Estournel 1929 .......................................................................43 Château Cos d'Estournel 1945 .......................................................................91 Château Cos d'Estournel 1953 .......................................................................43 Château Cos d'Estournel 1986 .......................................................................78 Château Coutet 1906 ......................................................................................56 Château Coutet 1934 ......................................................................................49 Château de Rayne-Vigneau Crème de Tête 1945 ..........................................91 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1961 ..................................................................59 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1970 ..................................................................88 Château d'Yquem 1811 ...................................................................................16 Château d'Yquem 1819 ...................................................................................17 Château d'Yquem 1847 ...................................................................................24 Château d'Yquem 186 ......................................................................................47 Château d'Yquem 1882 ...................................................................................30 Château d'Yquem 1896 ...................................................................................42 Château d'Yquem 1900 ...................................................................................39 Château d'Yquem 192 ......................................................................................14 Château d'Yquem 1928 ...................................................................................41 Château d'Yquem 1929 ...................................................................................46 Château d'Yquem 1934 ...................................................................................50 Château d'Yquem 1937 ..................................................................................17 Château d'Yquem 1945 ...................................................................................16 Château d'Yquem 1947 ...................................................................................63 Château d'Yquem 1949 ...................................................................................49 Château d'Yquem 1955 ...................................................................................81 Château d'Yquem 1959 ...................................................................................24 Château d'Yquem 1967 ...................................................................................23 Château d'Yquem 1975 ...................................................................................30 Château d'Yquem 1988 ..................................................................................39 Château d'Yquem 1990 ...................................................................................33 Château d'Yquem 2001 ..................................................................................31 Château d'Yquem 2007 ...................................................................................56 Château Figeac 1947 ......................................................................................96 Château Figeac 1949 .....................................................................................42 Château Filhot 1935 ........................................................................................50 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1945 ................................................................41 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1947 .................................................................78 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1961 .................................................................94 Château Gruaud-Larose 1871 ........................................................................74 Château Gruaud-Larose 1945 ........................................................................78 Château Gruaud-Larose 1950 ........................................................................97 Château Gruaud-Larose 1959 ........................................................................59 Château Gruaud-Larose 1961 ........................................................................57 Château Haut-Brion 1898 ..............................................................................81 Château Haut-Brion 1921 ..............................................................................91 Château Haut-Brion 1924 ..............................................................................71 Château Haut-Brion 1928 ..............................................................................74 Château Haut-Brion 1929 ..............................................................................39 Château Haut-Brion 1945 ..............................................................................13 Château Haut-Brion 1949 ..............................................................................71 Château Haut-Brion 1950 ..............................................................................90 Château Haut-Brion 1953 ..............................................................................90 Château Haut-Brion 1959 ..............................................................................31 Château Haut-Brion 1961 ..............................................................................39 Château Haut-Brion 1982 ..............................................................................42 Château Haut-Brion1989 ..............................................................................16 Château Haut-Brion 1990 ..............................................................................42 Château Haut-Brion Blanc 1929 ....................................................................30 Château Haut-Brion Blanc 1962 ....................................................................98 Château Haut-Brion Blanc 1985 ...................................................................40 Château La Conseillante 1947 .......................................................................57 Château La Conseillante 1989 .......................................................................48 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 1945 ................................................................47 Château Lafite 1812 ........................................................................................46 Château Lafite 1864 .......................................................................................42 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1870 ....................................................................25 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1892 ....................................................................86 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1899 ....................................................................86 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1900 ....................................................................69 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1945 ....................................................................98 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1947 ....................................................................56 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1949 ....................................................................62 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1953 ....................................................................17 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1959 ...................................................................30 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1982 ....................................................................50 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1986 ....................................................................46 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1989 ....................................................................87 Château Lafite-Rothschild 2000 ....................................................................56 Château Lafleur 1945 .....................................................................................48 Château Lafleur 1947 .....................................................................................16 Château Lafleur 1950 .....................................................................................25 Château Lafleur 1955 ....................................................................................81 Château Lafleur 1959 .....................................................................................78 Château Lafleur 1966 .....................................................................................49 Château Lafleur 1975 ....................................................................................40 Château Lafleur 1982 .....................................................................................30 Château La Gaffelière 1961 ............................................................................59 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1900 ...........................................................84 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1929 ...........................................................63 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1945 ..........................................................23 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1950 ...........................................................47 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1952 ...........................................................57 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1953 ...........................................................95 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1955 ...........................................................43 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1959 ...........................................................25 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1961 ...........................................................39 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1975 ...........................................................39 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1978 ...........................................................48 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1982 ...........................................................25 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1989 ..........................................................31 Château La Mondotte 1996 ............................................................................90 Château L´Angelus 1947 ................................................................................59 Château L´Angelus 1961 ................................................................................50 ~ 203 ~ Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s / Index

Château Latour 1870 ......................................................................................94 Château Latour 1897 ......................................................................................64 Château Latour 1911 ......................................................................................80 Château Latour 1921 ......................................................................................44 Château Latour 1924 ......................................................................................39 Château Latour 1926 ......................................................................................78 Château Latour 1928 ......................................................................................18 Château Latour 1929 ......................................................................................25 Château Latour 1934 ......................................................................................57 Château Latour 1945 ......................................................................................39 Château Latour 1948 ......................................................................................74 Château Latour 1949 ......................................................................................30 Château Latour 1953 ......................................................................................86 Château Latour 1959 ......................................................................................24 Château Latour 1961 .....................................................................................8 Château Latour 1962 ......................................................................................96 Château Latour 1964 ......................................................................................57 Château Latour 1966 ......................................................................................80 Château Latour 1970 ......................................................................................40 Château Latour 1982 ......................................................................................17 Château Latour 1989 ......................................................................................98 Château Latour 1990 ......................................................................................38 Château Latour 1998 ......................................................................................90 Château Latour-à-Pomerol 1945 ...................................................................63 Château Latour-à-Pomerol 1950 ...................................................................40 Château Latour-à-Pomerol 1953 ...................................................................84 Château Latour-à-Pomerol 1961 ...................................................................25 Château Laville Haut-Brion 1966 ...................................................................65 Château l'Eglise Clinet 1947 ..........................................................................40 Château l'Eglise Clinet 1950 ..........................................................................47 Château l'Eglise Clinet 1952 ..........................................................................59 Château Léoville Barton 1948 ........................................................................65 Château Léoville Barton 1949 ........................................................................70 Château Léoville-Las Cases 1900 ..................................................................63 Château Léoville-Las Cases 1926 ..................................................................81 Château Léoville-Las Cases 1928 ..................................................................24 Château Léoville-Las Cases 1945 ..................................................................33 Château Léoville-Las Cases 1947 ..................................................................94 Château Léoville-Las Cases 1961 ..................................................................78 Château Léoville-Las Cases 1982 ..................................................................49 Château Léoville-Las Cases 1986 ..................................................................74 Château Léoville Poyferré 1900 .....................................................................47 Château Le Pin 1979 .......................................................................................39 Château Le Pin 1982 ......................................................................................14 Château Le Pin 1989 ......................................................................................43 Château Le Pin 1990 .......................................................................................23 Château Le Pin 1998 ......................................................................................41 Château Le Pin 2000 .......................................................................................74 Château L´Evangile 1928 ...............................................................................94 Château L´Evangile 1945 ...............................................................................74 Château L´Evangile 1947 ...............................................................................23 Château L´Evangile 1961 ..............................................................................42 Château L´Evangile 1975 ...............................................................................64 Château Lynch-Bages 1961............................................................................94 Château Lynch-Bages 1989 ...........................................................................41 Château Margaux 1864 ...................................................................................91 Château Margaux 1884 ...................................................................................84 Château Margaux 1893 ...................................................................................46 Château Margaux 1900 ..................................................................................12 Château Margaux 1928 ...................................................................................31 Château Margaux 1945 ...................................................................................96 Château Margaux 1947 ..................................................................................74 Château Margaux 1949 ...................................................................................81 Château Margaux 1953 ...................................................................................71 Château Margaux 1959 ...................................................................................59 Château Margaux 1961 ...................................................................................71 Château Margaux 1982 ..................................................................................40 Château Margaux 1983 ...................................................................................57 Château Margaux 1990 ..................................................................................41 Château Margaux 1995 ...................................................................................55 Château Margaux 1996 ...................................................................................42 Château Margaux 2000 ...................................................................................65 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 1991 ..................................99 Château Montrose 1929 .................................................................................57 Château Montrose 1945 .................................................................................78 Château Montrose 1990 .................................................................................50 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1875 .................................................................25 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1924 .................................................................51 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1926 .................................................................84 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1929 .................................................................90 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1945 ................................................................11 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1947 .................................................................43 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1949 ................................................................17 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1950 .................................................................91 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1953 .................................................................43 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1955 .................................................................44 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1959 .................................................................16 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1961 .................................................................23 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1962 .................................................................91 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1966 .................................................................94 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1982 ................................................................23 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1985 .................................................................85 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1986 .................................................................50 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1988 .................................................................74 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1995 .................................................................49 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1998 .................................................................55 Château Mouton-Rothschild 1999 .................................................................96 Château Mouton-Rothschild 2000 .................................................................95 Château Musar 1960 .......................................................................................98 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château de Beaucastel 1983 ....................................65 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château de Beaucastel 1986 ....................................68 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Rayas 1978 .................................................68 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Rayas 1990 .................................................24 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Devigneau 1961 .........................................................97 Hommage à Jacques Perrin Château de Beaucastel 1989 ..........................69 Hommage à Jacques Perrin Château de Beaucastel 1990 ..........................26 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve des Celestins Henri Bonneau 1990 ...........94 Château Palmer 1959 .....................................................................................48 Château Palmer 1961 .....................................................................................18 Château Palmer 1962 .....................................................................................71 Château Palmer 1966 .....................................................................................26 Château Palmer 1983 .....................................................................................69 Château Palmer 1990 .....................................................................................87 Château Pape-Clément 1949 .........................................................................91 Château Pavie 1961 ........................................................................................59 Château Pétrus 1921 ......................................................................................17 Château Pétrus 1928 .....................................................................................41 Château Pétrus 1929 .....................................................................................29 Château Pétrus 1934 ......................................................................................63 Château Pétrus 1937 ......................................................................................81 Château Pétrus 1943 ......................................................................................96 Château Pétrus 1945 .....................................................................................43 Château Pétrus 1947 .....................................................................................14 Château Pétrus 1948 ......................................................................................91 Château Pétrus 1949 ......................................................................................59 Château Pétrus 1950 .....................................................................................41 Château Pétrus 1952 ......................................................................................62 Château Pétrus 1953 ......................................................................................97 Château Pétrus 1955 ......................................................................................71 Château Pétrus 1959 .....................................................................................26 ~ 204 ~

Château Pétrus 1961 ......................................................................................11 Château Pétrus 1964 ......................................................................................57 Château Pétrus 1966 ......................................................................................81 Château Pétrus 1970 .....................................................................................29 Château Pétrus 1971 ......................................................................................46 Château Pétrus 1975 ......................................................................................57 Château Pétrus 1982 .....................................................................................17 Château Pétrus 1989 ......................................................................................16 Château Pétrus 1990 .....................................................................................26 Château Pétrus 1998 .....................................................................................31 Château Pétrus 2000 ......................................................................................63 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron 1989 ......................................................47 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1953 .............................42 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1959 .............................85 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1961 .............................47 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1982 ............................23 Château Pontet-Canet 1879 ...........................................................................90 Château Rausan-Ségla 1918 ..........................................................................62 Château Rauzan-Ségla 1961 ..........................................................................97 Château Rieussec 1937 ..................................................................................65 Château Rieussec 1949 ..................................................................................81 Château Rieussec 2001 ..................................................................................99 Château Sigalas-Rabaud 1921 .......................................................................62 Château Smith-Haut Lafitte Blanc 2001 ........................................................99 Château Suduiraut 1828 .................................................................................63 Château Suduiraut 1921 .................................................................................30 Château Suduiraut 1928 .................................................................................40 Château Talbot 1961 .......................................................................................89 Château Trotanoy 1975 ...................................................................................81 Château Valandraud 1994 ..............................................................................78 Chevalier-Montrachet Leflaive 1985..............................................................62 Chevalier-Montrachet Les Demoiselles Louis Jadot 1964 ...........................41 Chianti Classico Riserva Castello di Brolio 1949 ...........................................99 Cirsion Bodegas Roda 1999 ...........................................................................99 Clarendon Hills Grenache Old Vines Clarendon Vineyard 1994....................86 Clos-de-la-Roche Charles Vienot 1995 .........................................................80 Clos de l'Obac Costers del Siurana 1995 .......................................................63 Clos des Cistes Domaine Peyre Rose 1996 ...................................................100 Clos des Corton Faiveley 1990 .......................................................................47 Clos des Goisses Juste Rosé Philipponnat 1999 ...........................................50 Clos des Goisses Juste Rosé Philipponnat 2000 ...........................................84 Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1951 ..............................................................68 Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1952 ..............................................................39 Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1964 ..............................................................46 Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1975 ..............................................................44 Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1979 .............................................................45 Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1986 ..............................................................45 Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1989 ..............................................................65 Clos des Goisses Philipponnat 1990 ..............................................................52 Clos-des-Ursules Louis Jadot 1892 ..............................................................74 Clos de Vougeot Leroy 1976 ...........................................................................47 Clos-de-Vougeot Louis Jadot 1888 ................................................................90 Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1979 .........................................................33 Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1983 ........................................................24 Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1985 .........................................................43 Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1986 .........................................................43 Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1988 .........................................................33 Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1990 .........................................................70 Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1992 .........................................................68 Clos du Mesnil Champagne Krug 1996 .........................................................44 Clos d'Ambonnay Champagne Krug 1995 .....................................................42 Clos Saint Hilaire Billecart-Salmon 1995 ......................................................88 Clos-St. Denis Domaine Dujac 1997 ..............................................................50 Colheita Niepoort 1900 ...................................................................................44 Colheita Niepoort 1904 ...................................................................................65 Colheita Niepoort 1912 ...................................................................................51 Colheita Niepoort 1931 ...................................................................................65 Colheita Niepoort 1934 ...................................................................................56 Colheita Niepoort 1962 ..................................................................................85 Colheita Quinta do Noval 1896 .......................................................................97 Colheita Quinta do Noval 1937 .......................................................................45 Colheita Reserve Krohn 1900 .........................................................................48 Concha y Toro Don Melchor 1999 ...................................................................98 Corton-Charlemagne Bonneau du Martray 1996..........................................100 Corton-Charlemagne Bonneau du Martray 2002..........................................87 Corton-Charlemagne Domaine Louis Latour 1959 .......................................40 Corton-Charlemagne Faiveley 1918 ..............................................................85 Corton-Charlemagne Leroy 1985 ..................................................................49 Corullón Descendientes de Jose Palacios 2000............................................99 Coteaux du Layon `Anthologie' Pierre Delesvaux 1997 .................................68 Coteaux du Layon SGN Aprés Minuit Domaine de la Coeur d'Ardenay 1997 ..94 Cote Rotie Cote Blonde Rene Rostaing 1999.................................................45 Côte-Rôtie La Landonne Guigal 1990 ............................................................40 Côte-Rôtie La Landonne Guigal 1999 ............................................................81 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1969 ...............................................................26 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1976 ...............................................................46 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1985 ...............................................................47 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1988 ...............................................................40 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1999 ...............................................................50 Côte-Rôtie La Turque Guigal 1985 .................................................................57 Côte-Rôtie La Turque Guigal 1988 .................................................................57 Côte-Rôtie La Turque Guigal 1996 .................................................................97 Côte-Rôtie La Turque Guigal 1999 .................................................................96 Côte-Rôtie Les Grandes Places Domaine Clusel-Roch 1999 .......................56 Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Domaine d'Auveney Leroy 2002 .......97 Cristal Roederer 1953 ....................................................................................71 Cristal Roederer 1955 ....................................................................................38 Cristal Roederer 1961 ....................................................................................49 Cristal Roederer 1969 ....................................................................................51 Cristal Roederer 1971 ....................................................................................94 Cristal Roederer 1975 ....................................................................................78 Cristal Roederer 1979 ....................................................................................57 Cristal Roederer 1988 ....................................................................................39 Cristal Roederer 1990 ....................................................................................49 Cristal Roederer 1996 ....................................................................................59 Cristal Roederer 1997 ....................................................................................48 Cristal Roederer 2002 ....................................................................................64 Cristal Rosé Roederer 1979 ...........................................................................88 Cristal Rosè Roederer 1981 ...........................................................................48 Cristal Rosé Roederer 1982 ...........................................................................89 Cristal Rosé Roederer 1985 ...........................................................................69 Cristal Rosé Roederer 1988 ...........................................................................52 Cristal Rosé Roederer 1995 ...........................................................................38 Cristal Rosé Roederer 1996 ...........................................................................34 Cristal Rosé Roederer 2002 ..........................................................................57 CS Buena Vista Haraszthy Cellars 1959 ........................................................69 Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Rosé Billecart-Salmon 1996 .................................45 Cuvée Nicolas Rolin Louis Jadot 1900 ...........................................................80 Dal Forno Romano Amarone 1997 ................................................................55 Darmagi Cabernet Sauvignon Angelo Gaja 2000 ..........................................85 Da Silva's Quinta do Noval 1945 ....................................................................31 Descendant Torbreck 1998 .............................................................................99 Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Red Rock Terrace 1978 .....................100 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 1916 ................................................................84 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 1928 ................................................................97 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 1949 ................................................................84 Domaine de Trévallon 1990 ............................................................................94 Dominus Estate 1987 ......................................................................................52 Dominus Estate 1989 ......................................................................................69 Dominus Estate 1994 ......................................................................................56 ~ 205 ~ Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s / Index

Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1921 ...........................................................34 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1928 ...........................................................55 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1929 ...........................................................65 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1934 ...........................................................24 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1937 ...........................................................52 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1947 ...........................................................43 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1949 ...........................................................68 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1952 ...........................................................88 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1955 ...........................................................45 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1959 ...........................................................49 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1961 ...........................................................46 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1962 ...........................................................87 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1964 ...........................................................64 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1966 ...........................................................49 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1973 ...........................................................80 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1976 ...........................................................48 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1982 ...........................................................94 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1996 ...........................................................89 Dom Pérignon Moët & Chandon 1998 ...........................................................68 Dom Pérignon Rosé Moêt & Chandon 1959 ..................................................26 Dom Pérignon Rosé Moët & Chandon 1966 ..................................................71 Dom Pérignon Rosé Moët & Chandon 1996 ..................................................55 Dom Ruinart Rosé Ruinart 1969 ....................................................................29 Dom Ruinart Rosé Ruinart 1979 ....................................................................78 Dom Ruinart Rosé Ruinart 1988 ....................................................................49 Dom Ruinart Rosé Ruinart 1990 ....................................................................63 Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 2001..............................90 Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon Monitor Ledge Vineyard 2001 .....................99 Duck Muck Shiraz Wild Duck Creek 1997 .....................................................94 Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 1996 ........................................90 Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1947 ..........................................89 Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1989 ..........................................74 Echézeaux Henri Jayer 1986 .........................................................................49 Echézeaux Henri Jayer 1971 ..........................................................................47 Echézeaux Henri Jayer 1978 .........................................................................25 Egon Müller Wiltinger Braune Kupp Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule 2005 .87 Eileen Hardy Shiraz Hardy's 1991 ..................................................................99 Elderton Command Shiraz 1992 ....................................................................87 Elyse Winery Zinfandel Howell Mountain 2002 .............................................97 Erich Salomon Riesling Kogl Reserve 1997 ..................................................90 Ermitage le Pavillon Chapoutier 1991 ...........................................................34 Ermitage L'Ermite Chapoutier 1998 ..............................................................56 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Château Montelena 1987 ..................................59 Estate Chardonnay Reserve Chalone 1981....................................................91 Etude Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 ....................................................................97 Familie Nigl Riesling Privat 2000 ...................................................................90 Femme de Champagne Duval-Leroy 1990 ....................................................99 Ferreira Garrafeira 1830 ................................................................................64 Flora Springs Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Reserve 1997 ..........................97 Fox Creek Shiraz Reserve 1996 .....................................................................86 Franz Hirtzberger Riesling Smaragd Hochrain 1986 ....................................90 Gargiulo Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Money Road Ranch 2002 ..............92 Geheimrat J Weingute Wegeler 1983 ............................................................84 Geisenheimer Rothenberg Auslese Weingut Langwerth von Simmern 1876 .96 Georges de Latour Beaulieu Vineyard 1949 ..................................................94 Georges de Latour Beaulieu Vineyard 1970 ..................................................97 Gewurtraminer Heimbourg Zind-Humbrecht 1999 ......................................87 Gewurtraminer Sélection des Grains Nobles Rimelsberg Marc Tempé 1997 .96 Gewurtraminer Zind-Humbrecht 1990 .........................................................34 Gewürztraminer Lenz Moser 1960 ................................................................95 Giaconda Chardonnay 2002 ............................................................................96 Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella 1997 .................................100 Goût American Vintage Champagne Heidsieck & Monopole 1907 ...............18 Gran Coronas Black Label Torres 1970 .........................................................86 Grand-Chambertin Gresigny 1898 .................................................................47 Grande Cuvée Billecart-Salmon 1990 ...........................................................70 Grande Cuvée Billecart-Salmon 1996 ...........................................................46 Grands-Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1937 ............................62 Grands-Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1959 ............................48 Grange Penfolds 1965 ....................................................................................88 Grange Penfolds 1960 ....................................................................................100 Grange Penfolds 1961 ....................................................................................51 Grange Penfolds 1962 ....................................................................................25 Grange Penfolds 1976 ....................................................................................51 Grange Penfolds 1955 ....................................................................................98 Grange Penfolds 1959 ....................................................................................87 Grange Penfolds 1971 ...................................................................................33 Grange Penfolds 1981 ....................................................................................65 Grange Penfolds 1986 ....................................................................................85 Gran Reserva 890 La Rioja Alta 1890 ...........................................................47 Gran Reserva 890 La Rioja Alta 1958 ...........................................................81 Gran Reserva 890 La Rioja Alta 1982 ...........................................................74 Griotte-Chambertin Claude Dugat 1996 ........................................................30 Grown Estate Tokaji Essencia 1957 ...............................................................85 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Ried Loibenberg Emmerich Knoll 1997 .............63 Grüner Veltliner Schloss Gobelsburg 1975 ...................................................96 Grüner Veltliner Spätlese Schloss Gobelsburg 1969 ....................................90 Grüner Veltliner Tradition Schloss Gobelsburg 2003 ...................................96 Harlan Estate 1990 ........................................................................................33 Harlan Estate 1991 ........................................................................................36 Harlan Estate 1994 ........................................................................................55 Harlan Estate 1997 .........................................................................................56 Harlan Estate 2001 .........................................................................................86 Hermannshof Auslese Franz Schmitt 1929 ...................................................96 Hermitage Chapoutier 1949 ...........................................................................100 Hermitage Cuvée Cathelin J.L. Chave 1990 ..................................................33 Hermitage Delas Frères 1945 ........................................................................63 Hermitage J.L. Chave 1970 ............................................................................100 Hermitage J.L. Chave 1990 ............................................................................34 Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1945 ..........................................39 Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1961 .........................................23 Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1964 ..........................................85 Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1966 ..........................................90 Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1970 ..........................................80 Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1978 ..........................................26 Hermitage La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1990 ..........................................41 Henschke Hill of Grace 1962 ..........................................................................40 Henschke Hill of Grace 1989 ..........................................................................71 Henschke Hill of Grace 1998 ..........................................................................45 Henschke Mount Edelstone 1981 ..................................................................52 Hundred Acre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan Vineyard 2001..99 Imperial Gran Reserva C.V.N.E. 1928 ............................................................86 Incognito Sine Qua Non 2000 .........................................................................65 Insignia Joseph Phelps 1974 ..........................................................................65 Insignia Joseph Phelps 1984 ..........................................................................98 Kiedricher Gräfenberg Riesling Auslese Robert Weil 2001 ..........................34 Kiedricher Gräfenberg Riesling Eiswein Robert Weil 2001 ..........................45 Kilikanoon Shiraz Oracle 1999 .......................................................................99 Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1928 .......................................................17 Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1953 ........................................................59 Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1966 ........................................................41 Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1973 ........................................................40 Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1979 ........................................................49 Krug Collection Champagne Krug 1985 ........................................................38 La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain Select.....................................90 Lapsus Abadia Retuerta 1997 ........................................................................86 La Romanée Louis Jadot 1898 .......................................................................90 La Romanée "Réserve du Paul Bouchard" Bouchard Père & Fils 1966 .....49 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1890 ............................................95 ~ 206 ~

La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1928 .............................................85 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1942 .............................................88 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1947 .............................................89 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1949 ............................................30 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1950 .............................................63 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1953 .............................................78 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1959 ............................................31 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1962 ............................................16 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1966 .............................................84 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1969 .............................................46 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1971 .............................................69 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1976 .............................................55 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1978 .............................................25 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1985 .............................................18 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1990 ............................................17 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1999 .............................................71 Le Chambertin Clos de Beze, Louis Jadot 1911 ............................................50 Le Chambertin Clos St. Jacques Louis Jadot 1985 .......................................80 Le Chambertin Louis Jadot 1896 ...................................................................63 Le Chambertin Louis Jadot 1929 ...................................................................78 Le Montrachet Bouchard Père & Fils 1921 ...................................................44 Le Montrachet Domaine Leroy 1969 ..............................................................50 Le Montrachet Van der Meulen 1947 .............................................................64 L'Ermita Palacios 1994 ...................................................................................46 Les Gaudiots de la Romanée-Conti 1926 ......................................................52 Livadia White Muscat Massandra Collection 1928 ........................................74 Loibenberg Riesling Smaragd Alzinger 1990 ................................................100 Madeira Bual 1792 ..........................................................................................44 Madeira Bual Barbeito 1848...........................................................................98 Madeira Bual Malvasia 1834 ..........................................................................100 Madeira Extra Réserve Solera "Napoléon Réserve" Blandy's 1792 .............24 Madeira Terrantez 1795..................................................................................65 Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Abreu 1997 ........................................80 Marqués de Riscal Reserva 1922 ...................................................................96 Marqués de Riscal Reserva 1958 ...................................................................94 Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 1968 ......................................52 Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 1970 ......................................69 Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 1974 .....................................18 Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 1974 .....................................20 Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 1986 .....................................70 Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Heitz 1996 ......................................87 Mas La Plana Torres 1971 ..............................................................................56 Mas La Plana Torres 1982 ..............................................................................97 Masseto Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 1991 ...............................................................38 Masseto Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 1994 ...............................................................63 Maya Dalla Valle 1992 .....................................................................................45 Maya Dalla Valle 1996 .....................................................................................44 The Dead Arm Shiraz d'Arenberg 1995 ..........................................................88 The Dead Arm Shiraz d'Arenberg 1997 ..........................................................89 Merlot Pahlmeyer 1997 ..................................................................................49 Merryvale Vineyards Chardonnay Silhouette ...................................................99 Messorio Le Macchiole 1999 ..........................................................................100 Meursault 1er Cru Charmes Comtes Lafon 1989 ........................................33 Meursault 1er Cru Charmes Comtes Lafon 1994 ........................................88 Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières Comtes Lafon 2003 ....................................100 Meursault Perrières Coche-Dury 1990 ........................................................29 Monte Bello Ridge 1974..................................................................................52 Monte Bello Ridge 1996..................................................................................89 Monte Bello Ridge 1999..................................................................................69 Montrachet Comtes Lafon 1990 .....................................................................24 Montrachet Comtes Lafon 2000 .....................................................................56 Montrachet Domaine de La Romanée-Conti1966 .........................................18 Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1978 ........................................24 Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1985 ........................................34 Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1986 ........................................31 Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1987 .........................................65 Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1989 .........................................44 Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1997 .........................................85 Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1999 .........................................48 Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2000 .........................................87 Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2001 .........................................71 Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2003 .........................................69 Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2004 .........................................69 Montrachet Domaine Ramonet 1997 .............................................................69 Montrachet Domaine Ramonet 2004 .............................................................52 Muller-Catoir Mussbacher Eselshaut Rieslaner Trockenbeerenauslese 1992 .85 Musigny Comte Georges de Vogüé 1937........................................................57 Musigny Comte Georges de Vogüé 1990........................................................26 Musigny Domaine Leroy 1945 ........................................................................44 Musigny Domaine Leroy 1964 ........................................................................50 Musigny Domaine Leroy 1996 ........................................................................70 Musigny Joseph Drouhin 1978 .......................................................................39 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Comte Georges de Vogüé 1983 ...............................81 Niebaum-Coppola Rubicon Proprietary Red Wine 1999 ...............................99 Niersteiner Riesling Hermannshof 1921 .......................................................41 Niersteiner Riesling Hermannshof 1929 .......................................................80 Noon Shiraz Reserve 1997 .............................................................................89 Nuits-St-Georges Henri Jayer 1966 ..............................................................47 Nuits-St-Georges `Les St. Georges' Henri Gouges 1949 ..............................69 Old Vines Zinfandel Turley 1998 .....................................................................100 Opitz One Willi Opitz 2000 ..............................................................................78 Opus One Mondavi & Mouton-Rothschild 1979 .............................................70 Opus One Mondavi & Mouton-Rothschild 1994 .............................................100 Opus One Mondavi & Mouton-Rothschild 1998 .............................................70 Orpale Millésime Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 1996 ......................................64 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red Wine 1994 .........................................................96 Paleo Le Macchiole 1998 ................................................................................100 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard 2002 ........78 Pesquera Alejandro Fernández 1978 .............................................................96 Pesquera Alejandro Fernández 1995 .............................................................99 Pesquera Janus Alejandro Fernández 1994 ..................................................45 Pingus Dominio de Pingus 1995 ....................................................................48 Pingus Dominio de Pingus 1996 ....................................................................64 Pingus Dominio de Pingus 1999 ....................................................................49 Pinot Gris Reserve Hennij Preiss-Henny 1958 ..............................................46 Pinot Gris Sélection de Grains Nobles Josmeyer 1989 .................................56 Pinot Noir Inglenook 1897 ..............................................................................98 Piper Heidsieck Rare 1976 ............................................................................68 Piper Heidsieck Rare 2002 ............................................................................52 Pommard Les Epenots Louis Latour 1929 ....................................................97 Prado Enea Bodegas Muga 1968 ...................................................................89 Pyrenees Shiraz Eagle Series Dalwhinnie 1998 ............................................97 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon ................................................................89 Quintet Cabernet Blend Mount Mary 1994 ....................................................98 Ravenswood Zinfandel Dickerson Vineyard 1984 ..........................................89 R.D. Bollinger 1970 .........................................................................................86 R.D. Bollinger 1975 .........................................................................................44 R.D. Bollinger 1976 .........................................................................................78 R.D. Bollinger 1979 .........................................................................................69 R.D. Bollinger 1996 .........................................................................................84 Red Port Livadia Massandra Collection 1895 ................................................39 René Lalou G.H. Mumm 1979 ........................................................................96 Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1929 .........................................39 Richebourg Domaine de La Romanée-Conti 1929 ........................................100 Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1964 .........................................33 Richebourg Domaine Leroy 1990 ..................................................................40 Richebourg Henri Jayer 1966 .........................................................................40 Richebourg Henri Jayer 1978 .........................................................................30 ~ 207 ~ Fi n e 1000 Fine st Wine s / Index

Richebourg Henri Jayer 1985 .........................................................................26 Richebourg Louis Gros 1945 ..........................................................................59 Ried Pfaffenberg Steiner Riesling Beerenauslese Emmerich Knoll 1996 ...97 Riesling Auslese Scharzhof Egon Müller 1949..............................................90 Riesling Auslese Scharzhof Egon Müller 1959..............................................49 Riesling Brand Vendange Tardive Zind-Humbrecht 1990 .............................44 Riesling Clos Ste Hune Domaine Trimbach 1983 .........................................57 Riesling Clos Ste Hune Domaine Trimbach 1976 ..........................................64 Riesling Grand Cru Hengst Josmeyer 1997 ..................................................97 Riesling Loibner Vinothekfüllung Emmerich Knoll 1990 .............................48 Riesling Loibner Vinothekfullung Emmerich Knoll 2000 .............................59 Riesling Oestricher Gottesthal Ferdinant Pierot 1959 ..................................63 Riesling Rangen de Thann Clos St Urbain Zind-Humbrecht 1994 ...............59 Riesling Smaragd Durnsteiner Kellerberg FX Pichler 1997 .........................70 Riesling Smaragd Steinertal FX Pichler 1994 ...............................................52 Riesling Spätlese Schloss Gobelsburg 1973 .................................................99 Riesling Tradition Schloss Gobelsburg 2005 .................................................64 Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Achleiten Prager 1994 ..............................63 Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Scharzhofberger Egon Müller 1959 ..........41 Riesling Unendlich FX Pichler 2000 ...............................................................55 River West Old Vines Zinfandel Sonoma Vineyards 1976 ..............................99 Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 1997 ...........................98 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve1990 ......................................97 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1923 ..................................40 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1927 ..................................55 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1929 ..................................23 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1934 ..................................55 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1937 ..................................23 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1940 ..................................55 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1941 ..................................55 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1943 ..................................64 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1945 ..................................16 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1952 ..................................88 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1957 ..................................55 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1959 ..................................89 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1961 ..................................71 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1962 ..................................34 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1964 ..................................56 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1966 ..................................34 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1976 ..................................70 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1978 ..................................24 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1985 .................................24 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1988 ..................................45 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1989 ..................................39 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1990 ..................................41 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1995 ..................................71 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1999 ..................................64 Romanée St.Vivant Bouchard Père & Fils 1906 ............................................57 Romanée St Vivant Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1985 ............................55 Romanée St Vivant Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1988 ............................70 Romanée-St.Vivant Domaine Marey-Monge 1949 ........................................30 Romanée-St.Vivant Domaine Marey-Monge 1969 ........................................94 Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Hendry Vineyard Reserve 1992 .....................97 Ruchottes-Chambertin Thomas Bassot 1945 ...............................................78 Run Rig Torbreck 1996 ...................................................................................89 Rustenberg Peter Barlow 1996 ......................................................................97 Salon 1966 ......................................................................................................50 Salon 1976 .......................................................................................................44 Salon 1988 .......................................................................................................43 Salon 1995 .......................................................................................................96 Salon 1997 .......................................................................................................56 Salon 1999 ......................................................................................................55 Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido 1968 ...................................................................86 Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido 1979 ...................................................................52 Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido1985....................................................................18 Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Egon Müller 1976 ..................................78 Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Egon Müller 2003 ..................................62 Scion Vintage Port Taylor 1855.......................................................................95 Screaming Eagle 1992 ...................................................................................23 Screaming Eagle 1994 ....................................................................................33 Screaming Eagle 1997 ...................................................................................38 Seppelt Para Liqueur Port 1879 ....................................................................51 Shafer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select 1997 .........................89 Sherry Amontillado González Byass 1885 .....................................................47 Shiraz Roennfeldt Road Greenock Creek 1998 .............................................94 Solaia Antinori 1990 ........................................................................................81 Solaia Antinori 1997 ........................................................................................48 Solare Capannelle 1990..................................................................................100 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Louis M. Martini 1961 ....................88 Sperss Angelo Gaja 1998 ................................................................................99 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 ........................................................96 Staglin Family Vineyard Chardonnay 2002 ....................................................100 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Proprietary Red Wine 1991 ...................97 Sterling Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain Ranch 2002 ....................100 Syrah Imposter McCoy Sine Qua Non 1997 ...................................................69 Tarantella Sine Qua Non 1999 ........................................................................50 Tavrida Black Muscat Massandra Collection 1937 ........................................49 TBA No. 8 Welschriesling "Zwischen den Seen" 1995 .................................74 TBA No. 10 Welschriesling "Nouvelle Vague" Alois Kracher 1999 .............45 TBA No. 10 Welschriesling "Zwischen den Seen" Alois Kracher 2000 .......40 TBA No. 13 Chardonnay "Nouvelle Vague" Alois Kracher 1998 .................55 Tenuta dell´Ornellaia 1985 ............................................................................68 The Dead Arm Shiraz d'Arenberg 1995 ..........................................................88 The Dead Arm Shiraz d'Arenberg 1999 ..........................................................89 Thelema Chardonnay 1998 .............................................................................85 The Napa Valley Reserve CS 2006 .................................................................80 The Napa Valley Reserve CS 2006 .................................................................82 Three Rivers Shiraz 1996................................................................................63 Tignanello Antinori 1970 ................................................................................96 Tignanello Antinori 1978 ................................................................................97 Tokaji Aszú 6 puttonyos István Szepsy 1999 .................................................56 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1915 ..................................................................90 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1917 ...................................................................26 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1922 ...................................................................64 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1929 ..................................................................62 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1941 ...................................................................33 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1942 ...................................................................89 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1953 ...................................................................85 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1957 ..................................................................56 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1958 ...................................................................51 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1959 ...................................................................85 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1960 ...................................................................94 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1962 ..................................................................32 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1964 ...................................................................38 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1965 ...................................................................55 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1968 ...................................................................38 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1970 ...................................................................68 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1975 ...................................................................51 Unico Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1982 ...................................................................46 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 1900 ......................................................................47 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 1923 ......................................................................34 Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1969 .....................................................43 Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1970 .....................................................52 Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1985 .....................................................24 Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1990 .....................................................45 Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1996 .....................................................38 Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1998 .....................................................46 Vieilles Vignes Françaises Bollinger 1999 .....................................................84 Vieux Château Certan 1945 ............................................................................38 Vigna d'Alceo Castello dei Rampolla 1999 .....................................................89 ~ 208 ~

Vina El Pison Artadi 1995 ...............................................................................45 Viña Real Gran Reserva C.V.N.E. 1947 ..........................................................66 Viña Real Gran Reserva C.V.N.E. 1949 ..........................................................89 Viña Real Gran Reserva C.V.N.E. 1962 ...........................................................100 Vin Santo Avignonesi 1994..............................................................................69 Vin Santo Fattorio Montaquari 1952 ..............................................................87 Vin Santo Isole e Olena 1997 ..........................................................................69 Vin Santo Isole e Olena 1999 ..........................................................................100 Vintage Champagne Bollinger 1928 ..............................................................24 Vintage Champagne Bollinger 1945 ..............................................................44 Vintage Champagne Bollinger 1952 ..............................................................94 Vintage Champagne Bollinger 1953 ..............................................................88 Vintage Champagne Bollinger 1955 ..............................................................52 Vintage Champagne Grande Annee Bollinger 1985 ......................................84 Vintage Champagne Grande Année Bollinger 1990 .....................................85 Vintage Champagne Alfred Gratien 1983 ......................................................97 Vintage Champagne Celebris Gosset 1998....................................................95 Vintage Champagne Celebris Rosé Gosset 1996 ..........................................62 Vintage Champagne Chartogne-Taillet 1996 .................................................84 Vintage Champagne Comte Audoin de Dampierre Réserve 1990 ................90 Vintage Champagne Heidsieck & Monopole 1966 ........................................68 Vintage Champagne Krug 1926......................................................................40 Vintage Champagne Krug 1945......................................................................43 Vintage Champagne Krug 1953......................................................................57 Vintage Champagne Krug 1955......................................................................57 Vintage Champagne Krug 1959......................................................................41 Vintage Champagne Krug 1961......................................................................55 Vintage Champagne Krug 1962......................................................................95 Vintage Champagne Krug 1964......................................................................44 Vintage Champagne Krug 1969......................................................................47 Vintage Champagne Krug 1971......................................................................30 Vintage Champagne Krug 1973......................................................................57 Vintage Champagne Krug 1975......................................................................78 Vintage Champagne Krug 1979 .....................................................................31 Vintage Champagne Krug 1982......................................................................57 Vintage Champagne Krug 1988......................................................................48 Vintage Champagne Krug 1989......................................................................57 Vintage Champagne Krug 1990......................................................................62 Vintage Champagne Cordon Rouge G.H. Mumm 1958 .................................68 Vintage Champagne Louis Roederer 1955 ....................................................94 Vintage Champagne Louis Roederer 1966 ....................................................91 Vintage Champagne Moët & Chandon 1884 ..................................................81 Vintage Champagne Moët & Chandon 1947 ..................................................47 Vintage Champagne Moët & Chandon 1952 ..................................................49 Vintage Champagne Perrier-Jouët 1928 ......................................................46 Vintage Champagne Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque 1975 ...............................91 Vintage Champagne Cuvée Louise Pommery 1979 ......................................91 Vintage Champagne Cuvée Louise Pommery 1990 ......................................100 Vintage Champagne Pol Roger 1911 .............................................................24 Vintage Champagne Pol Roger 1921 .............................................................59 Vintage Champagne Pol Roger 1928 .............................................................25 Vintage Champagne Pol Roger 1955 .............................................................80 Vintage Champagne Pol Roger 1961 .............................................................88 Vintage Champagne Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Pol Roger 1996 ..............62 Vintage Champagne Comtes de Champagne Rosé Taittinger 1971 .............64 Vintage Champagne Comtes de Champagne Taittinger 1961 ......................55 Vintage Champagne Comtes de Champagne Taittinger 1988 ......................64 Vintage Champagne Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 1919 ....................................100 Vintage Champagne Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 1942 ....................................45 Vintage Champagne La Grande Dame Veuve Clicquot 1970 ........................99 Vintage Port Burmester 1880 ........................................................................38 Vintage Port Cockburn 1878 ..........................................................................29 Vintage Port Cockburn 1896 ..........................................................................44 Vintage Port Cockburn 1908 ..........................................................................45 Vintage Port Cockburn 1927 ..........................................................................48 Vintage Port Croft 1922 ..................................................................................91 Vintage Port Dow's 1904 .................................................................................65 Vintage Port Dow's 1927 .................................................................................78 Vintage Port Ferreira 1864 .............................................................................84 Vintage Port Ferreira 1900 .............................................................................50 Vintage Port Fonseca 1927 .............................................................................62 Vintage Port Graham's 1887 ...........................................................................59 Vintage Port Graham's 1945 ...........................................................................49 Vintage Port Graham's 1947 ..........................................................................41 Vintage Port Graham's 1966 ...........................................................................59 Vintage Port Graham's 1994 ...........................................................................71 Vintage Port Hooper 1944 ..............................................................................99 Vintage Port Niepoort 1927 ............................................................................24 Vintage Port Niepoort 1942 ............................................................................90 Vintage Garrafeira Niepoort 1931 .................................................................38 Vintage Port Guilherme 1820 .........................................................................62 Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1827 ................................................................18 Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1945 ................................................................50 Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1963 ................................................................87 Vintage Port Quinta do Noval 1966 ................................................................49 Vintage Port Nacional Quinta do Noval 1962 .................................................45 Vintage Port Nacional Quinta do Noval 1963 .................................................16 Vintage Port Nacional Quinta do Noval 1964 .................................................44 Vintage Port Nacional Quinta do Noval 1967 .................................................80 Vintage Port Nacional Quinta do Noval 1970 .................................................43 Vintage Port Nacional Quinta do Noval 1975 .................................................64 Vintage Port Nacional Quinta do Noval 1994 .................................................33 Vintage Port Nacional Quinta do Noval 1997 .................................................38 Vintage Port Ramos Pinto 1924 ....................................................................68 Vintage Port Taylor Fladgate 1963 .................................................................39 Vintage Port Taylor Fladgate 1977 .................................................................51 Vintage Port Taylor Fladgate 1992 .................................................................51 Vintage Port Taylor Fladgate 1994 .................................................................88 Vintage Port Warre's 1931 ..............................................................................56 Volnay Premier Cru Les Frémiets Camille Giroud 1978 ..............................81 Vouvray Clos du Bourg Moelleux Huet 1964 ..................................................98 Vouvray Haut-Lieu Moelleux Huet 1919 .......................................................42 Vouvray Le Haut Moelleux Huet 1959 ............................................................81 Weingut Robert Weil 1967 ..............................................................................68 Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon Morisoli Vineyard 1990 .......................97 Willi Schaefer Riesling Kabinett Graacher Himmelreich 2001 ....................98 Yacochuya Yacochuya 2000 .............................................................................90 Ygrec `Y', Château d'Yquem 1961 ...................................................................96 Index: 1000 Finest Wines Ever Made To Drink Today ~ 209 ~