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Golf Legend Jack Nicklaus Introduces a Napa Cabernet

Plus, North Carolina’s Biltmore winery celebrates its 25th anniversary, and the wine and food community comes together for an adoption benefit

Posted: May 27, 2010

Blogs : James Suckling Uncorked

Hong Kong’s Fine Wine Moment

Between VineExpo and three high-profile auctions, Hong Kong is the world's fine-wine capital this week

Posted: May 25, 2010 By James Suckling

All I have heard for the past year is how the Far East via Hong Kong and, in particular, China, is gobbling up all the great wines of the world. Or let's say it's buying the blue-chip, trophy wines from France and a little bit of the New World that many in Europe and the United States have forsaken due to price fatigue. Not many can afford these mega-expensive bottles.

Moreover, I hear that China and the rest of the Far East are really gearing up for buying big time in the Bordeaux futures market, considering the excellent quality of the 2009 vintage for the upper echelon of the region.

But seeing is believing. And the next couple of days will be telltale.

Learn Wine : Ask Dr. Vinny

How concerned should I be by older wines that show signs of seepage or stained labels?

Posted: May 14, 2010

Learn Wine : Ask Dr. Vinny

How can I determine the value of my wine collection, and then sell it?

Posted: May 12, 2010

Collecting : Collecting Q&A

Should I be selling my wines in Asia to get a higher price?

Posted: May 6, 2010 By Peter D. Meltzer

Apr. 30, 2010 Issue : Features

Top 10 Charity Wine Auctions of 2009

Posted: April 30, 2010 By Ben O'Donnell

Collecting : Collecting News

Hong Kong Surges Past the U.S. Wine Auction Market

Asia's major auction center outsells the States by 17 percent in first quarter 2010, even though U.S. auction prices rise

Posted: April 5, 2010 By Peter D. Meltzer

Collecting : Collecting News

News Analysis: Christie's Is Counterfeit Crusader's Biggest Target

Bill Koch's new lawsuit alleges German engravers carved Jefferson's initials on bottles and that auction house staff ignored evidence of fake wines

Posted: April 1, 2010 By Peter Hellman, Mitch Frank

Mar. 31, 2010 Issue : News

Global Wine Auction Market Sees Second Year of Decline

Hong Kong auctions buck the trend, logging a 113 percent increase in revenue

Posted: March 31, 2010 By Peter D. Meltzer

Blogs : James Suckling Uncorked

One Story of Bordeaux Investment

How 2000 Bordeaux have fared since release

Posted: March 12, 2010 By James Suckling

After hearing that investments in blue-chip Bordeaux supposedly outperformed the London stock market, I decided to take a look at the price of 2000 Bordeaux at release compared to what the bottles are selling for today in the United States. The results are pretty impressive.

News & Features : News

Mouton Magnum Auction Supports Haiti Relief Efforts

The top two bidders on WineSpectator.com each picked up the celebrated 1986 vintage in exchange for their donations

Posted: March 5, 2010 By Ben O'Donnell

Blogs : James Suckling Uncorked

Bid on Mouton for Haiti

The Bordeaux first-growth is auctioning two magnums of its legendary 1986 in this blog and donating the proceeds to earthquake relief

Posted: February 22, 2010 By James Suckling

As we all know, the earthquake in Haiti has led to widespread devastation and suffering. The blow to an already impoverished nation is heart-wrenching.

People around the world quickly responded with help. The wine industry has joined in, too, with various donations and events to help the devastated island and its people. I am proud to offer this blog as another way that wine lovers can support Haiti and its people. Right here on WineSpectator.com, Bordeaux first growth Château Mouton-Rothschild is auctioning two magnums of its legendary 1986 red, whose label was designed by Haitian artist Bernard Séjourné. The estate will donate the proceeds to the charity Foundation de France's earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. Bidding, open only to website members, will run in the comments section until March 1.

The bottles come straight from the cellars of Mouton. This is an incredible offering. The 1986 Mouton is a legend. It is a powerful, immortal wine with amazing fruit and structure. My official score is 99 points.