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Largest US wine auction sees records tumble at Hart Davis Hart
In the largest US wine auction of 2013, records were set for Chateau Magdelaine and 1966 Musigny
Posted: 22 May 2013
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Chateau Petrus 2000 tops Hugh Johnson auction at $10,000
Wine writer Hugh Johnson has cleared his cellar, with Chateau Petrus' 2000 leading
Posted: 14 May 2013
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Whisky Galore bottles auction with a 503% increase on estimate
Two bottles of single malt whisky, salvaged from the Whisky Galore-inspiring shipwreck bring $18,500
Posted: 7 May 2013
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Elysee Palace wine auction to make $327,500 at Drouot?
Presidential wines from the all-French Elysee Palace cellar will benefit the state
Posted: 1 May 2013
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Whisky Galore single malt to auction for $3,000?
Two bottles of single malt whisky salvaged from the Whisky Galore-inspiring shipwreck will auction
Posted: 27 April 2013
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Napa Valley's Screaming Eagle holds $24,000 estimate at Skinner
Napa Valley's Screaming Eagle wine has a higher estimate than the top Bordeaux
Posted: 24 April 2013
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El Bulli cellar auction raises $1.8m for foundation
Wines from the cellar of the famous El Bulli restaurant in Spain saw strong results at Sotheby's
Posted: 9 April 2013
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London vintage cigar auction expected to realise $459,500
C.Gars Ltd presents the 8th Vintage Cigar Auction in London on June 10
Posted: 8 April 2013
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James Bond whisky auctions at Sotheby's on April 17
A James Bond-signed bottle of Macallan whisky that appeared in 2012's Skyfall is to auction
Posted: 29 March 2013
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Burgundy wine prices soar at Hart Davis Hart auction
Burgundy prices soar: Hart Davis Hart sells 100% of lots for $4.4m total
Posted: 26 March 2013
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Henry Tang wine collection sees $6.1m at Christie's Hong Kong
Henry Tang's wine collection, the foremost Burgundy holding in Asia, sold 65% up on estimate
Posted: 18 March 2013
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1982 Chateau Lafite Rothschild auctions for $39,000
1982 Chateau Lafite Rothschild led Christie's Fine and Rare Wine auction
Posted: 16 March 2013
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1982 Chateau Lafite Rothschild brings $35,500 to Bonhams
Bonhams' latest wine sale saw a 2% increase for a case of 1982 Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Posted: 13 March 2013
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Scotch whisky market enjoys 'golden period' with 1.3% pa growth
The last decade has seen a 'golden period' for the Scotch whisky market despite economic woes
Posted: 8 March 2013
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Liv-ex Fine Wine 100 sees gains of 3.1% in February
There were strong results across the board for the Liv-ex Fine Wine indices last month
Posted: 7 March 2013
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Cuban cigar humidor auction realises $1.1m for health system
A cigar auction held in Cuba sold six humidors to celebrity names, including Danny Glover
Posted: 6 March 2013
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How to keep your wine in prize condition
Humidity, refrigeration - how to keep wine is a pressing question among collectors and investors alike
Posted: 6 March 2013
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Government Hospitality Cellar wines valued at $75,000
Wine from the UK's Government Hospitality Cellar include the illustrious 1961 Chateau Latour
Posted: 5 March 2013
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1891 Biondi-Santi Brunello highlights auction of Italian wine
The 1891 Biondi-Santi Brunello bottle sold for $6,765 at Acker Merrall & Condit
Posted: 27 February 2013
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1982 Chateau Lafite Rothschild valued at $40,000 to lead Christie's wine auction?
A dozen bottles of 1982 Chateau Lafite Rothschild are to auction at Christie's on March 14
Posted: 21 February 2013
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Top Romanee-Conti vintages reign supreme at Bonhams wine auction
Three of the illustrious Romanee-Conti's top vintages dominated sales in London
Posted: 15 February 2013
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Henry Tang wine collection offered by Christie's at $3.7m
Christie's will sell one of Asia's premier collections of Burgundy wine, that of Henry Tang
Posted: 13 February 2013
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Which collectibles sector was up 2.8% in January?
After a tricky two years for this market, the buyers are now returning
Posted: 13 February 2013
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1911 Moet & Chandon to see $63,000 at Christie's auction?
Six bottles of 1911 Moet & Chandon provide a rare champagne top lot
Posted: 12 February 2013
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1891 Brunello di Montalcino to make $9,000 at Italian wine auction?
An 1891 Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva should star at a NY sale of Italian wine
Posted: 8 February 2013
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The Macallan Millennium Decanter achieves $10,000 in Glasgow whisky auction
The Macallan Milliennium Decanter led a strong selection of the finest tipples
Posted: 7 February 2013
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Chateau d'Yquem's 'Y' cuvee to excite bidders in Paris
A Paris auction house will unveil Chateau d'Yquem's 2011 'Y' cuvee on February 6
Posted: 5 February 2013
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1952 Hine Grande Cognac produced for Elizabeth II set to auction
A 1952 Hine Grande Cognac made to mark the accession of Elizabeth II will auction at Bonhams
Posted: 4 February 2013
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Jayer's 1990 Cros Parantoux brings 14% increase on estimate
12 bottles of Henri Jayer's 1990 Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux sold in Chicago for $113,500
Posted: 4 February 2013
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Chateau Mouton Rothschild vertical leads bids at $74,000
A vertical lot of Chateau Mouton Rothschild spanning every vintage since 1945 has sold
Posted: 31 January 2013
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1988 Romanee-Conti wine to bring $140,000?
12 bottles of 1988 Romanee-Conti will star at Bonhams' Fine and Rare Wines auction next month
Posted: 24 January 2013
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1999 DRC assortment expected to bring $54,500 to Sotheby's
Sotheby's wine auction features two 1999 DRC assortments from a "spectacular private collection"
Posted: 16 January 2013
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Jayer's 1990 Cros Parantoux to auction for $110,000 in Chicago?
Henri Jayer's 1990 Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux will sell at Chicago restaurant TRU
Posted: 15 January 2013
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1947 Chateau Cheval Blanc headlines HK auction at $84,000
Six bottles of 1947 Chateau Cheval Blanc proved that Bordeaux's reign isn't over yet
Posted: 14 January 2013
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Long-term wine investment is the key says 'Crystal Ball' adviser
Schroders' senior adviser Alan Brown encourages long-term wine investment
Posted: 5 January 2013
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1945 Chateau Mouton Rothschild will lead an Evening of Exceptional Wines
The 1945 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, one of the 'immortal wines of the century', will see frenzied bids
Posted: 3 January 2013
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Penfolds Australian wine continues overseas success on home soil
Penfolds heads the list of the top 25 traded Australian wines, following 2012 success in China
Posted: 31 December 2012
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Christie's global wine sales top $90m in 2012
Christie's global sales confirm it as the leading auction house for wine in 2012
Posted: 30 December 2012
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Wine and whisky market: 2012 auction review
A look at the top wine and whisky auctions in 2012 from Paul Fraser Collectibles
Posted: 25 December 2012
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La Tour d'Argent cognac up 69% on estimate at Christie's
A jeroboam of 1805 cognac from Paris restaurant La Tour d'Argent has sold for $40,708
Posted: 15 December 2012
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1980s Dunhill cigars auction in London for more than $1000 each
An only partially full box containing six 1980s Dunhill cigars was the standout lot at a London cigar auction
Posted: 11 December 2012
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Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve bottle no.11 to sell for $96,500?
The final bottle of Glenfiddich's Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve is to sell at a charity auction in LA
Posted: 11 December 2012
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1982 Chateau Lafite Rothschild case shines at Bonhams wine auction
12 bottles of Chateau Lafite Rothschild sold for $35,700 at Bonhams' Fine and Rare Wine Auction
Posted: 10 December 2012
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Investing in 2012 wine - low crop to produce big prices?
With France's wine harvest the lowest since 1991, will supply and demand see prices soar?
Posted: 26 November 2012
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Carla Bruni Burgundy auction sets record prices at Christie's
A Carla Bruni-hosted charity Burgundy auction has posted a 54% price increase on 2011
Posted: 20 November 2012
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Rare French revolution cognac storms Christie's with 10.2% increase
A rare bottle of cognac from the French revolution was Christie's piece de resistance
Posted: 14 November 2012
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2005 Romanee-Conti sets new $23,500 auction record in Hong Kong
Three bottles of the 2005 Romanee-Conti vintage highlighted as DRC wines led the sale
Posted: 13 November 2012
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Hong Kong leads world's wine auctions
Hong Kong wine auctions accrued $230m in 2011, new figures reveal
Posted: 12 November 2012
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Charlie Trotter's wine auction to star DRC 1996 La Tache
A '$20,000' DRC 1996 La Tache methuselah will star at the wine auction of restaurant Charlie Trotter's
Posted: 6 November 2012
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Rare French revolution cognac to bring a storming $26,500
A rare bottle of grand champagne cognac from the French revolution is starring at Christie's
Posted: 4 November 2012
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Tennis stars sign champagne bottle to raise $32,000 for charity
Top tennis stars from the ATP World Tour Finals will sign a methuselah of champage
Posted: 2 November 2012
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The perfect auction lot? 100 bottles of '100 point' fine wines go to auction
With a 1989 Chateau Petrus and 99 other classics, this lot is the stuff of any wine expert's dreams
Posted: 31 August 2010
Last updated: 31 December 2012
