Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. [email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 76 Auction 2511 PENFOLDS GRANGE Penfolds Grange 1971 South Australia One top shoulder, one very high shoulder, two high shoulder; four labels slightly damp stained; four slight signs of past seepage “...incredible spice box, anise and mincemeat notes - wonderful multi- layered fl avors – supported by a good backbone of remaining fi ne-grained tannins and lively acid...” (96 points) Lisa Perrotti-Brown, WA, Sep 2015 1075 4 bottles per lot $4800–7500 Penfolds Grange 1982 South Australia Seven base neck; two labels slightly damp stained “...full-bodied, opulent...beautiful nose of crushed blueberries, blackber- ries, smoke, toast, roasted herbs, and road tar...dense, plush, expansive, seamless...” (97 points) Robert Parker, WA #183, June 2009 1076 7 bottles per lot $2200–3200 Penfolds Grange 1998 South Australia “...fl irts with perfection...sweet aromas of blackberry liqueur intermixed with barbecue spices, an endearing, smoky earthiness, pepper, roasted meats, and coff ee...” (98+ points) Robert Parker, WA #183, June 2009 1077 11 bottles per lot $3800–5500 Penfolds Grange 1977 Three top shoulder (3) 1978 Two base neck; two labels slightly damp stained (2) 1979 Two base neck, one high shoulder; two labels scuff marked (3) 1078 Above 8 bottles per lot $2400–3500 Penfolds Grange 1980 One base neck; two labels slightly scuff marked (3) 1981 Four base neck; four labels slightly scuff marked (4) 1991 Label slightly damp stained (1) 1079 Above 8 bottles per lot $2400–3500 Fonseca Vintage Port 1970 Douro Two base neck, nine top shoulder; ten labels bin soiled, two labels missing, confi rmed by wax embossing; two importers “...the Vintage Port with the greatest aging potential of the year...tobacco, coff ee, red-berry mix, mainly raspberry, and an incredible complexity underneath. Long and intense aftertaste.” (95+ points) Axel Probst, WFW, Issue 68 2020 1080 12 bottles per lot $900–1400 Fonseca Vintage Port 1977 Douro Eight slight signs of past seepage; two labels slightly nicked, one slightly scuff marked; two label designs; two importers “Good mid-deep youthful colour..Closed (slightly musky) nose. Needs time to open in the glass. Fine, elegant black-cherry fruit on the palate...” (16.5 points) Richard Mayson, WFW, Issue 3, 2004 1081 12 bottles per lot $750–1100 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 1963 One base neck, one top shoulder; two labels tattered, vintage confi rmed on wax embossing (2) Graham’s Vintage Port 1977 Three base neck; ten labels slightly scuff ed (10) 1082 Above 12 bottles per lot $850–1300 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 1970 Three base neck, three top shoulder, three very high shoul- der; nine labels damp stained, nine slightly scuff ed, two torn; one slight signs of past seepage (9) 1975 Twelve labels slightly scuff ed (12) 1977 Seven labels damp stained; six slight signs of past seepage (7) 1083 Above 28 bottles per lot $1500–2200 BARBEITO Terrantez Madeira 1795 Barbeito Lot 1085: Base neck “...stunning delineation on the nose of quince, grilled walnut and marma- lade, plus hints of nutmeg in the background. There is almost overwhelm- ing perfume here...” (99 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Feb 2019 (Lot 1085: See photo page 75) 1084 1 bottle per lot $6500–9500 1085 1 bottle per lot $6500–9500 Malvazia Madeira 1834 Barbeito Wax capsule chipped “...enticing scents of marmalade and lanolin plus a hint of burnt toast in the background. The palate is beautifully balanced; stem ginger and lemongrass render this a lively Malvasia...” (96 points) Neal Martin, Vinous. com, Feb 2019 1086 1 bottle per lot $1200–1800 Boal Madeira 1863 Barbeito “Amber brown, pronounced apple-green rim; medium-sweet, full-bodied, very rich, long, dry, acidic fi nish. Tasted...Jan. 1994 ****.” MB, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) (See photo page 75) 1087 3 bottles per lot $3200–4800 Malvazia Madeira 1875 Barbeito “...leaves you instantly enraptured by scents of juniper and peppermint, and later dried honey, marmalade and quince, all delivered with vigor and panache...Fabulous...” (96 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Feb 2019 1088 2 bottles per lot $1800–2800 Malvazia Madeira 1900 Barbeito Two wax capsules chipped “...sweet, very rich, chocolatey nose and fl avour yet with a refi ned, ethereal fi nish...****.” MB, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) (See photo page 75) 1089 4 bottles per lot $2400–3500 Malvazia Madeira 1901 Barbeito Two wax capsules chipped 1090 2 bottles per lot $1100–1700 Malvazia Madeira 1916 Barbeito “...Reddish tawny. Rich and old and vibrant. Mahogany. So reduced (ie con- centrated) and relic-like. So much acidity!...(16.5 points) Jancis Robinson, JR, May 2010 1091 3 bottles per lot $1500–2200 Old Boal Madeira 1845 Bottled by Berry Bros. & Rudd Base neck; label damp stained 1092 1 bottle per lot $450–650 Gran Cama de Lobos Solera Madeira 1864 Blandy’s One top shoulder, one high shoulder 1093 2 bottles per lot $1000–1500 Verdelho Madeira 1900 JBF (Jose B. Fernandez) “...quite spirituous...fresh, lively and citrus-like, with Satsuma, raisin and pain d’épices. It’s very long on the fi nish...” (93 points) AG, Vinous.com, Dec 2024 1094 1 bottle per lot $600–900 Boal Madeira, Reserva 1908 D’Oliveira “...unctuous, full-bodied wine loaded with dark maple syrup, tar, leather, licorice and sweet baking spices...superb density here...terrifi c length in an intense style. The fi nish is long, bright and sweet.” (94 points) AG, Vinous. com, Oct 2008 1095 1 bottle per lot $550–850 Boal Madeira 1912 Shortridge Lawton & Co. Two base neck, one label slightly scuff ed; two wax capsules chipped 1096 3 bottles per lot $1500–2200
