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Beyond the Rules: Super Tuscan Pioneers among the World's Great Wines

Tue, Mar 24, 2026 10:00AM EDT - Tue, Mar 31, 2026 08:00PM EDT
  2026-03-24 10:00:00 2026-03-31 20:00:00 America/New_York Iron Gate Iron Gate : Beyond the Rules: Super Tuscan Pioneers among the World's Great Wines https://bid.irongateauctions.com/auctions/iron-gate-wine/beyond-the-rules-super-tuscan-pioneers-among-the-worlds-great-wines-21728
Explore a global collection in our March auction, where the world’s most prestigious wine regions provide the backdrop for a premier showcase of Tuscan treasures. While the catalogue journeys through the most celebrated wine estates, the sun-drenched slopes of Italy take center stage with a dedicated focus on the legendary Super Tuscans including a plethora of the greats: Tignanello, Sassicaia, Solaia and Ornellaia to name a few. **Please note: This sale has a Buyer's premium of 19.5%.** Operated under license by Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis and Alberta Auction license #821930.
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  • 1997
  • Red
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • North Coast
  • California
  • USA
  • 5L
  • Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Lot 754

1997 Diamond Creek Lake Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - OVERSIZE LOT - 1 bottle(s)-5L

Estimate: CAD$4,500 - CAD$6,500
Starting Bid
CAD$3,000
$2,189.78

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
CAD$0 CAD$20
CAD$500 CAD$50
CAD$1,000 CAD$100
CAD$2,000 CAD$200
CAD$3,000 CAD$250
CAD$5,000 CAD$500
CAD$10,000 CAD$1,000
CAD$20,000 CAD$2,000
CAD$50,000 CAD$5,000
CAD$100,000 CAD$10,000

This lot is comprised of 1 bottle(s) of 1997 Diamond Creek Lake Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - OVERSIZE LOT - 5L. Estimate for this lot is between $4500 - $6500 with a reserve of $3000. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11084.

Condition

Please note the following conditions in this lot - Slight Cracked Wax Capsule. Due to its oversized nature, this lot is available for local pickup (Calgary or Toronto) or palletized freight shipping only. Please note that all shipping arrangements and costs are the responsibility of the buyer. Please email for more information.

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Each bottle in this collection was generously donated by charity patrons and personally vetted by Stephen Ranger of Iron Gate, with all proceeds benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

1997 Diamond Creek Lake Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley from this lot has the following scores - Wine Spectator 93 points, CellarTracker 93 points. This is the tasting note for 1997 Diamond Creek Lake Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley from Wine Spectator - The 1997 Diamond Creek Lake Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is described as a dark, dense, and "enormous" wine, featuring rich, complex notes of black currant, anise, sage, leather, mineral, and earth. This highly concentrated, rare bottling from the small, cool Lake vineyard site requires significant time to evolve. It is known for having a powerful structure.