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Premium Vintage Wine Collection - Six Bottles Australian Shiraz & Cabernet Merlot




Lot Contents


This curated collection comprises six bottles of distinguished Australian red wines spanning multiple decades and prestigious producers:




Bottle 1: Tamburlaine 2004 Cabernet Merlot (750ml) - Pokolbin, NSW

Bottle 2: Briar Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Merlot 2002 (750ml) - Hunter Valley

Bottle 3: Calais Estates Shiraz 1987 (750ml) - South Australian vintage

Bottle 4: Chateau Tahbilk Shiraz 1987 (750ml) - The Australian Dozen collection, Central Victoria

Bottle 5: Basedow 1998 Cabernet Mourvèdre (750ml) - Barossa Valley

Bottle 6: T.L. Buller & Son The Magoo Cabernet Mourvèdre 1995 (750ml) - Rutherglen, Victoria



Condition Assessment


All bottles present with original labels intact. Labels show age-appropriate patina and minor foxing consistent with extended cellaring. Capsules present on all bottles. Fill levels appear appropriate for age. No seepage or leakage observed. Bottles stored horizontally in stable conditions.




Provenance & Significance


This collection represents a cross-section of Australian wine regions and producers from the 1980s through early 2000s. The 1987 vintages represent significant years for Australian Shiraz production. Chateau Tahbilk's inclusion in The Australian Dozen collection denotes recognition as a premium producer. Briar Ridge and Tamburlaine are established Hunter Valley producers with strong reputations for age-worthy reds. Basedow and T.L. Buller & Son represent Barossa Valley and Rutherglen heritage producers respectively.




Tasting Notes & Characteristics


The 1987 Shiraz vintages from Calais and Chateau Tahbilk represent mature expressions of regional terroir, likely displaying secondary characteristics of leather, earth, and dried fruit. The 1995 Rutherglen Cabernet Mourvèdre blend reflects the region's warm climate influence. The 1998 Basedow and early 2000s Hunter Valley examples represent mid-aged wines with potential for further development or immediate consumption.




Storage & Handling


All bottles have been stored in temperature-controlled conditions. Recommend professional assessment prior to consumption. Older vintages (1987, 1995) should be decanted 30 minutes before serving. Younger bottles (2002, 2004) may be consumed immediately or cellared further depending on personal preference.




Lot Notes


Sold as a complete collection. No splitting. Inspection recommended prior to bidding. Bottles are fragile and require careful handling. This collection represents an opportunity to acquire mature Australian wines from established producers across multiple regions and vintages.




Sold as described.

Location of item: 9 Hi-Tech Drive, Toormina, NSW, Australia

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Auction Date:
22-Oct-2026 19:00
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