Winter Rare and Fine Wines Live

Winter Rare and Fine Wines Live (#99) 30/05/2023 6:00 PM NZST CLOSED

Description

It is with great joy and a sense of pride that we present our latest virtual/live auction which will be streamed from our offices. And what an auction it is! With an unprecedented amount of 100 point or 20/20 wines this really is an auction for both the investor and the consumer. Many of these high scoring wines have come from temperature-controlled cellars or from vendors who store with our sister company, The Wine Storage Room. This is an auction to bid with confidence! Storage is such a big thing to consider when buying wine at auction as it takes many of the unknown factors out and lifts the faith that prize winnings will be in the best condition possible. We are very proud to be the first auction house in New Zealand to make this information readily available for our fantastic wine community, to make informed decisions about what you are bidding on. We are also always available via phone or email to give more detailed information on any of the wines we are representing. We’re wine people too and love the feedback we get from many of you with regards to what you have been able to purchase in our auctions.

We are often asked what a good investment wine would be, and we believe the 2013 Te Mata Estate Coleraine is one of those wines. If you look at history Coleraine has always done well. We have had many bottles of the 1998 go through our auctions reaching a high mark of $410 (excluding fees) a bottle. I seriously wish I had held the bottles that I purchased at $44 for a few years longer to realise this great return. We truly believe the 2013 will also meet those dizzy heights in time. This auction features two lots of the 2013 Coleraine with one Lot being a magnum. If you are looking at a wine rated 20/20 and still represents great value, you have found a winner here.

Italy too has some very high scoring wines with the pinnacle being the 100-point 2006 Masseto. Prices on this wine continue to head north due to limited production levels and the fact it is so damn good! I have never come across a bad Masseto and I’ve been lucky enough to taste a few. When we look at what Italian wines are achieving in offshore markets, New Zealand represents fantastic value.

The majority of 100 pointers are from France with the Rhone being the biggest contributor. There are three wines from the highly acclaimed 2007 in Chateauneuf du Pape with the Beaucastel Hommage, Domaine de Marcoux Vieilles Vignes, and the Pegau Cuvee da Capo. Not to be out done, the Northern Rhone has a few superstars of its own with perfect scores with two wines from Guigal, the 2005 La Mouline Cote Rotie and the 2003 Ex Voto Hermitage. Another 100 pointer from the Rhone is the 1995 Chapoutier Ermitage. The Rhone consistently punches above its weight with highly rated wines and some remarkably good value. Knock yourself out with any one of these superstars.

We have two 100 pointers from Sauternes, both from the outrageously good 2001 vintage. Chateau d’Yquem needs no introduction and nor should the 2004 Wine Spectator Wine of the Year – 2001 Chateau Rieussec.

Chateau Pontet Canet from Pauillac has many followers as it competes equally with wines further up the classe chain. This fabulous Fifth Growth is often critiqued with outstanding Second Growths and many times surpasses. I’m a Pauillac fan and Pontet Canet is always on my wish list.

Once you’ve had time to consume any of these 100 pointers, you will be looking for something to wash it all down with and what could be better that a 100 point Vintage Port? We have two on offer another Wine Spectator Wine of the Year – Taylors 1994 and the 2003 Quinta do Noval. Either of these wines will warm you up over the cold winter months and put a glint in your eye.

Be rest assured with our auctions if you are the highest bidder you will be taking that wine home. We aim to be as transparent as possible and aren’t interested in hiding behind silly start prices.

Now, as with buying any second-hand goods there can be risk. This risk can be mitigated through reviewing widely available vintage reports and critic reviews and imposing realistic expectations. You will also notice that our photographs of each new lot are very detailed, helping you to inspect the wine from the comfort of your seat. The reward however, of a fine wine at its absolute peak of maturity, offering its full range of primary, secondary and tertiary flavours should be significant enough for most to negate the occasional disappointment. So, if the risk-reward scales are deemed favourable, we have a lovely selection of wines at various stages of maturity available in our current auction.

Happy browsing and please bid responsibly.

All bids are binding.

Collection Information

To collect your purchases from The Wine Auction Room, please contact the team at least 24 hours prior to your preferred collection time. Collection is from 16-22 Virginia Avenue East, Eden Terrace. If you have supplied us with an out of Auckland address we will automatically assume you will want your wine couried to you. The cost of the courier is passed on at our cost and will automatically be added to your invoice. All wine must be collected within 10 days of invoice.

Terms and conditions

Important Conditions of Sale

VIEWING TIMES

Full terms and conditions are available to view here.

Viewing by appointment only.

CONDITION OF WINE

Goods are described as accurately as can be ascertained by The Wine Auction Room at the time, however Buyers of older wine must make appropriate allowances for natural variations of ullage and the condition of corks and labels. The Wine Auction Room has made every effort to describe any bottle that is not in excellent condition. Each Lot is sold by the Vendor with all faults and defects (if any) and with all errors of description and shall be at the Buyer’s risk on the fall of the hammer and neither The Wine Auction Room nor the Vendor shall be accountable for any deficiency, damage or loss which may arise thereafter.

CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR BUYERS

Please refer to www.wineauctionroom.com for The Terms and Conditions For Buyers. The Terms and Conditions For Buyers can also be viewed in The Wine Auction Room’s sale room.

BIDDING

All bids and price estimates are per bottle (excepting sets), not per lot. For example, if you make a bid of $10 per bottle on a lot containing 12 bottles you are making a total bid of $120. All prices are in New Zealand dollars. Successful buyers shall pay to The Wine Auction Room a buyer’s premium of 17.5% of the hammer price plus GST on the premium.

Bidding is per bottle and you must take the entire lot on offer unless the auctioneer states otherwise. All wines are checked prior to consignment. Phone bidding is by prior arrangement. Absentee bidding is available for registered bidders.

ONLINE BIDDING

You can also bid online during the auction if you have registered with us.

INCREMENTS

$1 - $19 $1 increments

$20 - $49 $2 increments

$50 - $99 $5 increments

$100 - $499 $10 increments

$500 - $999 $20 increments

$1000 - $4999 $50 increments

$5000+ $100 increments

PAYMENT

Payment is Cash, Credit Card, or Money Transfer. We accept Visa and MasterCard for all wine purchases with an addition of 3%. Payment must be cleared prior to collection of wine and is due five days after the completion of the auction at the latest. This includes all buyers either Absentee Bidders or those present on the night.

COLLECTION

Ratings

We have used ratings from a number of well-known wine writers. RP (RobertParker.com), WS (Wine Spectator), AG (Vinous), JO (Jeremy Oliver), JCL (Jeannie Cho Lee MW), BC (Bob Campbell MW) D (Decanter) and BH (Burghound) scores are out of 100. JR (Jancis Robinson MW) and (RC) Raymond Chan are scores out of 20.

Descriptions

Ullage is the term that refers to the gap between the bottom of the cork and the fill level of the wine. All wines are listed in the catalogue have Ullage level “IN into neck” or higher. If the level is lower, it is stated in the catalogue.

TS (Top Shoulder) A good level in any wine 20 years or older.

US (Upper Shoulder) Indicates slight natural reduction through easing of the cork and evaporation through the capsule

MS (Mid Shoulder) Indicates some weakening of the cork and therefore some risk. This is not unusual in wines over 50 years old and estimates will take this into account.

LMS (Low Mid Shoulder) indicates high risk and will attract low estimates.

OC Original Carton

OPB Original Presentation Box

OWC Original Wooden Case

IN Into Neck

TS Top Shoulder Fill

US Upper Shoulder Fill

MS Mid Shoulder Fill

LS Low Shoulder Fill

TC Torn Capsule

OX Oxidised Capsule

NC No Capsule

CC Corroded Capsule

RL Replacement Label

FL Faded Label

TL Tattered Label

TOL Torn Label

STOL Slightly Torn Label

HSL Heavily Stained Label

BSL Bin Stained Label

TSL Tissue Stained Label

SOL Soiled Label

LL Lifted or loose label

SC Screw Cap

AC Alternative Closure

NAT Natural Wine

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Winter Rare and Fine Wines Live (#99) 30/05/2023 6:00 PM NZST CLOSED

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