Received the Heritage Auction Catalog for the September Fine and Rare Auction - did a double take when I saw the Cellar attribution at the bottom of the cover.
I assume it is the same Mark G who frequently posts here. Nice collection of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone and Italian, but even a couple of bottles of Martinelli Jackass Zin at the end to get Mr. Alfert excited. Not sure the latter is one of Mark’s consignments, although no consigners other than Mark are referenced for the online-only section that lot is a part of.
In all sincerity, assuming it is the same Mark Golodetz, I hope this is a nice cellar thinning exercise and nothing more serious.
A few additional bits and pieces. I kept back a few wines which I will put on Commerce Corner. A lot of German wines, many from the 1970s and a few really good Barolos.
Heritage has been a pleasure to work with, and I recommend them highly. In addition to putting together what has proved to be a tough auction (plenty of small lots rather than full cases) they relished the challenge, as it is the kind of geeky collection they like.
Although most of the wine is from me, not all is. I am on an I phone, but there should be a catalog at the house, so I can quickly determine what is mine.
Finally they happily agreed to be part of my annual benefit dinner picking up the catering bills, so all the money will go to the charities. A really lovely and surprising gesture.