Common use of WINE Clause in Contracts

WINE. Lots which are lying under Bond and those liable to VAT may not be available for immediate collection. It is not our policy to inspect every unopened case. In the case of older wines, however, the box lid will have been partially or totally removed and levels and appearance noted in the Catalogue where necessary. You should make proper allowance for variations in ullage levels and conditions of corks, capsules and labels. Generally acceptable levels for Bordeaux shaped bottles (as illustrated) varies according to their age as follows. Under 15 years old Into neck (i.n.) 15 to 30 years old Top shoulder (t.s.) Over 30 years old High shoulder (h.s.) Ullages on Burgundy and ▇▇▇▇ shaped bottles will be described in centimetres, measured from the base of the cork, usually only if in excess of 4 centimetres. Ullages on Burgundy of less than 5 centimetres are not generally considered to be detrimental to quality and even ullages of 7 centimetres can be acceptable. Estimates tend to take into account levels which are below top shoulder. You should bear in mind that levels may fall between publication of the Catalogue and the Sale and that corks may fail as a result of transporting the wines. The following terms used in the Catalogue have the following meanings: owc - original wooden case iwc - individual wooden case oc - original carton