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Lot 36 – Sileni Exceptional Selection Merlot – a 6-Vintage Journey | 2005, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2019.
18 litres / 24 bottles
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Auction Lot Details
Winemaker: James Hillard and Sara McDonald
Take a journey through time with this iconic vertical of Sileni Exceptional Selection Merlot. This one-of-a-kind lot, drawn from Sileni’s exclusive library stock and not available anywhere else, features 24 carefully cellared bottles spanning six standout vintages: 2005, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2019 (4 bottles of each).
Each vintage tells a unique story of place, season, and winemaking evolution – from the rich structure of the early 2000s to the refinement and energy of more recent expressions.
Crafted only in exceptional years, this selection represents the pinnacle of their Merlot program and offers a rare opportunity for collectors and lovers of aged Hawke’s Bay reds.
Auction Lot Details
Winemaker: James Hillard and Sara McDonald
Take a journey through time with this iconic vertical of Sileni Exceptional Selection Merlot. This one-of-a-kind lot, drawn from Sileni’s exclusive library stock and not available anywhere else, features 24 carefully cellared bottles spanning six standout vintages: 2005, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2019 (4 bottles of each).
Each vintage tells a unique story of place, season, and winemaking evolution – from the rich structure of the early 2000s to the refinement and energy of more recent expressions.
Crafted only in exceptional years, this selection represents the pinnacle of their Merlot program and offers a rare opportunity for collectors and lovers of aged Hawke’s Bay reds.