Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. [email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 126 Auction 2603 Barolo Aldo Conterno Riserva, Gran Bussia 2012 (3) Romirasco 2015 Aldo Conterno (3) 1979 Above 6 bottles (2 owc) per lot $1000–1500 Barolo G. B. Burlotto Acclivi 2017 (6) Cannubi 2017 (6) 1980 Above 12 bottles (2 oc) per lot $1300–1900 Barolo Giuseppe Rinaldi Brunate 2018 Six labels slightly scuff marked; four capsules slightly torn (6) Tre Tine 2018 (6) 1981 Above 12 bottles per lot $1900–2800 JOSEPH PHELPS - INSIGNIA Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia 1994 Napa Valley Lot 1983: Label slightly scuff ed “...spectacular...opulent, sexy, fl amboyant, explosively rich, concentrated...a thrill to drink...aromas of black currants, allspice, pain grillé...opulent, dazzling...” (96 points) Robert Parker, WA #120, Dec 1998 1982 3 magnums per lot $900–1400 1983 1 double-magnum (3L) per lot $1000–1500 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia 1995 Napa Valley Double Magnum: Label slightly scuff ed “...cassis, fruitcake, cedar, herbs, coff ee, and black fruits intermixed with smoke...a wine of extraordinary extraction, full body, and marvelously pure fruit...” (97 points) Robert Parker, WA #120, Dec 1998 1984 3 magnums and 1 double-magnum (3L) per lot $1500–2200 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia 1996 Napa Valley Double Magnum: Label slightly scuff ed “...Aromas of dark raspberry, plum, spices, mocha and truffl ey under- brush...black cherry, plum and dark chocolate fl avors are nicely framed by juicy acidity and fi rm-edged tannins...” (92 points) ST, Vinous.com, Apr 2016 1985 3 magnums and 1 double-magnum (3L) per lot $1300–1900 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia 1997 Napa Valley Double Magnum: Label slightly scuff ed “...hits the palate with a full-bodied expansiveness...velvety tannins, com- pelling depth and fruit intensity, and stunning purity...” (100 points) Robert Parker, WA 1113, Nov 2013 1986 1 magnum and 1 double-magnum (3L) per lot $1200–1800 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia 1999 Napa Valley One label slightly scuff ed “...notes of cassis, black cherry, cocoa powder, leather and game...Juicy, gripping and extremely complex...beautiful sugar/acid balance...inner- mouth spine and energy...” (95+ points) ST, Vinous.com, Apr 2016 1987 3 magnums per lot $750–1100 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia 2018 Napa Valley “...Cool and complex. Full-bodied with ultra fi ne, dusty tannins and a won- derful, extremely long fi nish. Savory and refi ned...One of the best Insignias ever...” (99 points) JS, Mar 2021 1988 6 magnums per lot $1600–2400 1989 3 double-magnums (3L) per lot $1600–2400 1990 1 imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $1200–1800 1991 1 imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $1200–1800 1992 1 imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $1200–1800 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia 2019 Napa Valley Lot 1996: Owc—damaged “...pencil-shaving and graphite highlights to the dark fruit and blackber- ries. Full-bodied, yet tensioned and vertical, with very fi ne tannins that run deep and layered...” (98 points) JS, Dec 2022 1993 3 double-magnums (3L) per lot $1600–2400 1994 1 imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $1200–1800 1995 1 imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $1200–1800 1996 1 imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $1200–1800 Chateau Montelena Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate 1994 Napa Valley Six base neck; one label slightly damp stained “...aromas of black fruits, minerals, licorice, violet and mint. Fresh, pure, juicy and penetrating but not hard...dark berry, black cherry, cedar and anise fl avors...” (94 points) ST, Vinous.com, May 2019 1997 6 bottles per lot $1200–1800 Dominus 2006 Napa Valley “Starting to take on the tertiary character of ripe fruit and savory compo- nents with dusty tannins. Full and round with a lovely texture and a light salty, meaty and tobacco character...” (96 points) JS, Apr 2012 1998 12 bottles (2 owc) per lot $1800–2800 Harlan Estate Red Wine 2019 Napa Valley “...truly amazing stuff . Gentle cedar notes lead into layered dark chocolate and cassis, somehow impossibly rich yet savory...full of somehow harmo- nious contradictions.” (100 points) Joe Czerwinski, WA, Mar 2023 1999 1 magnum (oc) per lot $1700–2600 Harlan Estate Red Wine, The Maiden 2019 Napa Valley “...currant and citrus aromas that follow to a medium to full body with very fi ne, silky and polished tannins. Solid acidity and fi ne-tannin energy at the end...Outstanding length...” (97 points) JS, Aug 2022 2000 6 bottles (owc) per lot $950–1400 Harlan Estate Red Wine, The Maiden 2020 Napa Valley “Attractive aromas of blackcurrants, black earth, tea and walnut follow through to a medium to full body. Chewy yet juicy with a citrus undertone. Up with some of the top Maidens...” (97 points) JS, Mar 2023 2001 6 bottles (owc) per lot $950–1400 :: MONTROSE, VCC AND MORE FROM AN AMERICAN CONNOISSEUR The lots that follow represent one of the fi nest and largest collections in the United States, from a discerning and knowledgeable gentleman. Featured are six decades of Château Montrose, three bottles of Ermitage, Cuvée Cathelin Jean-Louis Chave 2009, and magnum formats of 1969 Krug Collection and 1978 Diamond Creek. Provenance and conditions are paramount to this collector when sourcing wines, and the collection is housed in several professional storage facilities throughout the US. CHATEAU MONTROSE Château Montrose 1966 St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé Seven top shoulder, one very high shoulder, one high shoulder; six labels damp stained, three slightly scuff ed; multiple importers “A classic of its kind...richly coloured, mature; a rather hard-to-get nose; dry, somewhat austere, massive, still tannic. It will come round eventually. Last tasted Feb. 1998 ***(**)!” MB, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) 2002 9 bottles per lot $1300–1900
