Welcome to the Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction Online Catalogue
For the first time in its remarkable 30+ year history, the Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction is being streamed live beyond the region. With our partnership, this iconic event now connects the Hawke’s Bay community with wine lovers right across New Zealand and beyond. Wherever you are, you can be part of the energy, the generosity, and the thrill of the hammer fall.
This is no ordinary auction. Every dollar raised goes directly to Cranford Hospice to support their vital work providing palliative care, education, and support to families across Hawke’s Bay. There are no buyer’s premiums or fees. 100% of the proceeds go straight to the cause. It’s a celebration of wine and community, with generosity at its core.
Why This Auction Matters
At The Wine Auction Room, community is at the heart of what we do, so joining forces with the Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction is a natural fit. We’re proud to help bring scale to this event, amplifying its reach and connecting collectors, investors, and enthusiasts with the extraordinary talent of Hawke’s Bay winemakers.
This isn’t just about securing a rare lot, it’s about supporting the people of Hawke’s Bay while sharing in the joy of discovery, good company, and great wine.
Form a Syndicate and Share the Fun
With bidding expected to be spirited, syndicates are encouraged. Gather friends, family, or colleagues, pool your resources, and go after that dream lot together. From a treasured collection to a one-off winemaker experience, syndicates make bidding both fun and achievable. Just remember, make sure only one person does the bidding on behalf of your group, so you’re not competing against each other!
Highlights from the Auction Lots
This year’s catalogue is brimming with rare and remarkable opportunities, many of which you’ll never see on a retail shelf. Highlights include:
- One-off blends and large formats crafted exclusively for the auction by leading Hawke’s Bay wineries.
- Vertical collections of acclaimed vintages, offering a rare journey through time and terroir.
- Winemaker experiences, where the winning bid secures not just the wine, but a seat at the table with the maker.
- And for those with an eye for art, the headline artwork lot adds another dimension of creativity and generosity to the event.
- Feel like it's time to hit the tropics? Well that's covered too with an exciting submission from The House of Travel.
Each lot tells a story of craftsmanship, collaboration, and the enduring spirit of Hawke’s Bay.
Before You Bid
The process will be familiar to those who’ve joined our auctions before: register online, place absentee bids, and follow the live feed to bid in real time. Just a few key reminders:
- Bidding increments are set by the auctioneer on the day.
- Bids apply to the entire lot, not per bottle.
- Invoices are issued directly by Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction, and payment is made promptly to them.
- All winning bids at the Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction are considered purchases, not donations, under New Zealand tax law. While successful bidders will receive an invoice/receipt for their purchase, a donation receipt cannot be issued
- Full terms and conditions are available in the auction catalogue and are replicated here on the bidding platform—please take time to read them carefully as they are different to our usual Terms and Conditions.
Raising a Glass for a Greater Cause
The Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction is where the generosity of winemakers meets the generosity of bidders, all in support of Cranford Hospice. We’re delighted to play a part in bringing this extraordinary event to a wider audience. Together, we can share the joy of fine wine, the thrill of bidding, and the satisfaction of making a real difference.
So explore the catalogue, rally your friends, and get ready to raise your paddle (virtually or otherwise) for Hawke’s Bay, for Cranford Hospice, and for the love of fine wine.
All bids are binding.
