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Tue, May 5, 2026 10:00AM EDT - Tue, May 12, 2026 08:00PM EDT
  2026-05-05 10:00:00 2026-05-12 20:00:00 America/New_York Iron Gate Iron Gate : Iron Gate Fine Wine Auction https://bid.irongateauctions.com/auctions/iron-gate-wine/iron-gate-fine-wine-auction-21730
We are pleased to present another outstanding Fine Wine Auction, running May 5–12. We invite you to explore a curated catalog of over 1,100 lots, featuring Old World titans from Bordeaux, Champagne, and Tuscany. For enthusiasts of New World Cabernet Sauvignon, the selection is equally impressive, headlined by iconic cult producers from California and Washington. **Please note: A Buyer's premium of 19.5% is applicable to this sale.** Operated under license by Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis and Alberta Auction license #823163.
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  • Red
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Lot 1172

California and Washington Reds Mixed Lot - 9 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$1,100 - CAD$1,600
Starting Bid
CAD$750
$551.47

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 9 bottle(s) of California and Washington Reds Mixed Lot - Mixed . Estimate for this lot is between $1100 - $1600 with a reserve of $750. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11778. In this lot you will find 1 bottle of 1995 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Washington (750ml), 1 bottle of 1996 Frog's Leap Merlot Napa Valley AVA (750ml), 1 bottle of 1997 Joseph Phelps Le Mistral (750ml), 1 bottle of 1998 Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs Red Dry Creek Valley (750ml), 1 bottle of 2000 The Napa Valley Reserve (750ml), 1 bottle of 2000 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Washington (750ml), 1 bottle of 2005 Pax Syrah Cuvee Christine (750ml), 1 bottle of 2007 Merryvale Vineyards Profile Meritage Napa Valley (750ml), 1 bottle of 2015 Orin Swift Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (750ml).

Condition

Please note the following conditions on the wine in the lot - Base Of Neck on 2000 The Napa Valley Reserve.

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A veteran collector of over 30 years, this consignor began his journey in the early 1990s while working at The Wine Establishment in Toronto. His collection was primarily sourced through the LCBO, MLCC, and the Chicago Wine Company, supplemented by a position on the Harlan Estate mailing list. Each bottle has been professionally maintained in a custom Genuwine Cellars home system, ensuring impeccable storage conditions since acquisition.
1995 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Washington from this lot has the following scores - The Wine Advocate 92 points, CellarTracker 92 points, Vinous 90 points, Wine Spectator 90 points. 1997 Joseph Phelps Le Mistral from this lot has the following scores - Wine Enthusiast 91 points, The Wine Advocate 90 points, Wine Spectator 90 points. 2000 The Napa Valley Reserve from this lot has the following scores - CellarTracker 92 points. 2000 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Washington from this lot has the following scores - Wine & Spirits Magazine 95 points, The Wine Advocate 94 points, Wine Spectator 93 points. 2005 Pax Syrah Cuvee Christine from this lot has the following scores - The Wine Advocate 95 points. 2007 Merryvale Vineyards Profile Meritage Napa Valley from this lot has the following scores - The Wine Advocate 94 points, Wine Spectator 93 points, CellarTracker 92 points. 2015 Orin Swift Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley from this lot has the following scores - The Wine Advocate 95 points, Decanter 93 points.