We have great hope for 2023 and what better way to kick start the year than with an online fine and rare wine sale at The Wine Auction Room. And a beauty it is too with everything you need for the summer season and beyond; mouth-watering aromatics from far flung places to great value chardonnays from these fine shores. We know there is something for everyone in this summery sale.
As we’re keeping our summer break close to home, we start the auction with this same focus. Always strong in the Cabernet and blends is Hawkes Bay and Auckland. Te Mata and Craggy Range putting their best foot forward for Hawkes Bay whilst Te Whau, Te Motu, St Jerome, Puriri Hills and Stonyridge representing Auckland. These terrific wines sit alongside some wonderful pinots from some of our most renowned producers; Ata Rangi, Cloudy Bay, Pyramid Valley, Martinborough Vineyards, Mountford Estate, Prophets Rock and Bell Hill.
Our Syrahs are making waves internationally and this sale has some of the best with Kusuda, Trinity Hill, and Craggy Range Le Sol leading the charge. The “west island” is also looking good with Shiraz from Two Hands, Henschke, Molly Dooker; and no Australian section would be complete without Penfolds!
The curated and well cared for range of German Rieslings recently consigned has been a joy to present and we continue to offer these world class wines including Joh. Jos. Prum, Donnhoff, Dr Loosen, Fritz Haag and Egon Muller.
Further south in the continent (and the catalogue) you’ll find Bolgheri superstar Masseto rubbing shoulders with Ornellaia, Antinori and Sassicaia from Italy.
We never tire of Champagne, and whilst it was front and centre during the festive season, it really is one of the greatest wines to share with friends, family and loved ones whatever the occasion. This sale features some excellent wines with Taittinger Comte de Champagne Rose, Krug, Bollinger and Salon to name but a few.
Alsace again has the hugely admired Weingut Weinbach proudly exposing their wares.
Rhone continues to offer a great selection to cast your eye over with wines from both the Northern and Southern Rhone. This region has been a standout in our auctions of late so be sure not to gloss over all that’s on offer.
Our Burgundy range continues to offer great buying. With several good vintages in a row over the last few years, the secondary market has been very busy as buyers recognise the value in the auctions compared to retail. And why wouldn’t they? Premier producers of white Burgundy such as Pierre Morey, JM Boillot, Domaine Leflaive and Vincent Dauvissat are absolute bargains compared to the their current retail prices. Not to be outdone the red Burgundies from Dujac, DRC and Francois Millet highlight this selection.
Aged Bordeaux from First Growths Chateaux Latour, Haut Brion, and Rothschilds Lafite and Mouton champion this section and are well supported with great value wines that are perfect for those lingering summer BBQs.
Then, to close out your evening, we have many fortified wines from around the world including 1977 Warre’s. All mouth-watering and then, when surrounded by Mazurans from 1943 and 1968, this part of the catalogue really is something special. You may be surprised to see more than our normal fare of spirits. This selection has a blend of everyday brands sidling up against some interesting and rarely seen variants.
So, as you can see, there truly is something for everyone. Scroll the catalogue, soak in the information we’ve provided, do your research, and put your best foot forward. And remember, when 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. 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.
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.
