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If there is space, I would love to come - I can offer Warres 66.

Excellent idea !

Of those not mentioned so far, I have Butler Nephew, Ferrerira, Gonzalez-Byass & Sandeman (only 1 bottle of the Sandeman) which I would be happy to contribute. If there is space, I would like to attend also, but I am happy to contribute the bottles regardless.

12 Offley Boa Vista 1994. Everyone has their price, it is said, and 9% off appears to be mine. I had been succesfully resisting this for quite a while, and then Nickolls and Perks have a sale. I bought this from N&P some time ago at the pre-sale price, which i thought was attractive at the time. Ha...

Bonham's catalogue for this sale is now on their website. The big question is whether to buy more than one case. If I went for a 24 bottle lot, would anyone be interested in taking a bottle or two from me at, say, high estimate / 20 per bottle? Yes, I would be interested if you decide to bid... (An...

jdaw1 wrote:

LGTrotter wrote:Blimey Jasper, that's a beautiful picture! Cellar envy here I come. You are most heartily welcome to .

Indeed. Château Rieussec is always good news.

It is one of my favourite Sauternes, I am fond of the citrus notes it often has...

LGTrotter wrote:I like the way most of the labels are slightly out of focus, always leave something to the imagination.

Thank you very much for the welcome - sadly when I get to my cellar the labels do often look out of focus in real life...

I got my racks from A & W Moore in Derbyshire (http://www.wineracks.co.uk), they seemed to provide an affordable rack that has proven strong enough. When I ran out of wall space, free standing units provided quite a dense solution, two double depth racks back to back (i.e. 4 bottles deep) with a woo...