Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. [email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 90 Auction 2511 Barbaresco Riserva, Santo Stefano 1988 Bruno Giacosa Neive, Piedmont Five base neck; fi ve labels slightly scuff marked 1325 6 bottles per lot $2600–3800 Barbaresco Riserva, Asili 1996 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco, Piedmont Two base neck; one label slightly scuff marked “...a heroic off ering brilliantly displaying both power and elegance...aromas of black raspberries, cherries, cigar box, licorice, and leather...extraordi- narily rich...” (98 points) Robert Parker, WA #135, June 2001 1326 2 magnums per lot $1600–2400 Masseto 1997 Masseto Toscana IGT Two importers “...Hints of cedar, sweet spice, tobacco and smoke are all suggestive of a wine that is hitting its plateau of maturity...especially silky and expressive, not to mention supremely delicious...” (96 points) AG, Vinous.com, Jan 2020 1327 2 bottles per lot $1100–1700 Masseto 2007 Masseto Toscana IGT “Rich, sumptuous and exotically beautiful, the 2007 Masseto is off the charts...a resonant, stunningly beautiful Tuscan red that hits all the right notes. Wow!” (98 points) AG, Vinous.com, Jan 2020 1328 2 bottles per lot $1000–1500 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2010 Poggio di Sotto Tuscany “...dark fruit and blackberry, this wine shows an extra dose of clove and spice. In the mouth, the wine is smooth and silky, but it also shows impres- sive power and length...” (97 points) Monica Larner, WA #223, Mar 2016 1329 12 bottles (2 owc) per lot $3000–4500 Toscana IGP 2013 Soldera Case Basse Toscana IGT “...seriously impressive...dazzling interplay of Sangiovese fruit, rose petals, lavender, kirsch, hard candy and spice. Powerful yet elegant in the glass, with explosive energy...” (95 points) AG, Vinous.com, June 2024 1330 12 bottles per lot $4800–7500 Barolo, Monvigliero 2018 Vietti Verduno, Piedmont “...dazzling...A touch of whole clusters adds aromatic nuance and lift to this super-classic, sculpted Barolo...impresses with its purity, delineation and class. Superb.” (96 points) AG, Vinous.com, Feb 2022 1331 6 magnums (6 owc) per lot $750–1100 Unico 1970 Bodegas Vega Sicilia Ribera del Duero Bottles: Two top shoulder, Magnum: Base neck; label slightly scuff ed; signs of past seepage “...considered one of the greatest wines from Vega Sicilia ever...nothing short of phenomenal...still young and lively; it has fruit and a juicy texture. Perfect tannins!...” (100 points) Luis Gutiérrez, WA, Jan 2023 (See photo opposite page) 1332 2 bottles and 1 magnum per lot $3200–4800 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon, Martha’s Vineyard 1973 Napa Valley Five base neck, fi ve top shoulder; fi ve labels slightly bin soiled; nine recorked by Joseph Phelps Winery 1992 “...big, mint, eucalyptus, and cassis aromas...rich and full-bodied, with excellent concentration and balance...” (90 points) Robert Parker, WA #80, Apr 1992 1333 10 bottles per lot $4000–6000 Spring Mountain Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 1973 Napa Valley One base neck, four top shoulder, seven very high shoulder; nine labels slightly damp stained, three slightly nicked; one slight signs of past seepage 1334 12 bottles per lot $2200–3200 Sterling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve 1973 Napa Valley Seven base neck, two top shoulder; four labels slightly bin marked; seven recorked at Joseph Phelps Winery in 1992 “...insanely beautiful. At nearly thirty years of age, it still possesses great aromatic complexity, nuance and tons of fruit. The heady, full-bodied style was unmistakably Napa Valley.” (95 points) AG, Vinous.com, Feb 2012 1335 9 bottles per lot $1200–1800 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 1977 Napa Valley Three top shoulder, three very high shoulder; two labels slightly scuff marked; three corks slightly sunken; two bottles recorked at the winery in 1992 “...The 1977 Cabernet Sauvignon is fabulous. How can a nearly 50 year-old wine from half bottle be this fresh and gorgeous? What a revelation...has aged remarkably well.” (92 points) AG, Vinous.com, Oct 2014 1336 7 bottles per lot $850–1300 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Backus Vineyard 1977 Napa Valley Eight base neck; ten labels slightly scuff ed 1337 11 bottles per lot $2200–3200 Harlan Estate Red Wine 1997 Napa Valley Lot 1338: One label damp stained and torn, one nicked, one slightly damp stained; Lot 1339: One label slightly scuff marked; one slight signs of past seepage “...spectacular, soaring aromatics of vanilla, minerals, coff ee, blackberries, licorice, and cassis...layer after layer unfold powerfully yet gently...” (100 points) Robert Parker, WA #132, Dec 2000 1338 6 bottles per lot $5500–8500 1339 2 magnums per lot $3500–5500 Harlan Estate Red Wine 1996 (1) 1997 Label heavily tissue stained with tissue adhered to label (1) 1340 Above 2 bottles per lot $1700–2600 :: A STANDOUT COMPILATION OF FRENCH AND CALIFORNIAN WINES All wines were purchased through the most reputable channels over decades of thoughtful collecting and housed in a professional facility that maintains ideal temperature- and humidity-controlled conditions. Château Mouton Rothschild 1998 Pauillac, 1er cru classé “...lovely crème de cassis, dried roses, hoisin and baking spice notes with underlying notions of dried cherries and mulberries...packed with rich fruit...” (97 points) Lisa Perrotti-Brown, WA, May 2018 1341 8 bottles per lot $2400–3500 Château Mouton Rothschild 1999 Pauillac, 1er cru classé “...forward, showy bouquet...Blackberry mixes with hints of star anise and light tobacco notes...medium-bodied with sweet tannin and a fi ne bead of acidity...” (92 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Sep 2019 1342 6 bottles per lot $1800–2800 Château Haut-Brion 2003 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé Six labels scuff marked “...exhibits an abundance of roasted herbs, hot rocks, black currants, plum, and balsamic notes. Quite rich, medium to full-bodied and more complete...Bravo!...” (95 points) Robert Parker, WA #214, Aug 2014 1343 6 bottles per lot $1500–2200
