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Auction Napa Valley has seen historic moments, such as brothers Peter and Robert Mondavi reuniting in 2006 to help raise funds for charity.

Auction Napa Valley Turns the Page

The landmark charity fundraiser cancels its 2021 event as organizers chart out new format for the future; in Burgundy, Hospices de Beaune is postponed at the last moment

Nov 23, 2020

Tristan Le Lous, left, and José Sanfins have new gardeners at Château Cantenac-Brown: a flock of Scottish sheep, in honor of the winery's Scottish founder Lewis Brown.

How Do You Build Bordeaux's Greenest Cellar? Château Cantenac-Brown Tries a New Old Technique

The Margaux third-growth's owners plan a concrete-free winery made with compressed "raw earth" to keep developing wines cool without inefficient air-conditioning

Nov 17, 2020

He's back .... Rudy Kurniawan in pre-federal prison days.

Where in the World Is Wine Counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan?

The convicted forger of top Burgundies and Bordeauxs finished his prison sentence and faces deportation proceedings

Nov 6, 2020

Students from St. Michael Special School in New Orleans, a longtime beneficiary, joined the virtual event as the “celebration team” during the live auction.

Emeril Lagasse's Carnivale du Vin Raises $1 Million for Charity

The New Orleans chef hosted the 16th annual auction on YouTube, offering up a bottle of Mouton-Rothschild 1945, a dinner with racing champion and vintner Danica Patrick and more

Oct 30, 2020

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Collecting Q&As

Collecting Q&As

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Image for the article titled: Is my home wine cellar supposed to smell like wine?

Image for the article titled: Is my home wine cellar supposed to smell like wine?

Is my home wine cellar supposed to smell like wine?

Nov 16, 2020

Image for the article titled: Why does my wine cooler feel warm on the outside when it's cool on the inside?

Why does my wine cooler feel warm on the outside when it's cool on the inside?

Oct 30, 2020

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Is it possible to "fix" old wine that has gone bad?

Oct 26, 2020

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Do boxed wines contain more preservatives than bottled wines?

Oct 23, 2020

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Do dessert wines lose their sweetness with age?

Oct 21, 2020

Cellar Inspiration

Cellar Inspiration

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Revel installed dramatic lighting in the cellar of Piyush Patel, who owns about 2,000 bottles.

Revel installed dramatic lighting in the cellar of Piyush Patel, who owns about 2,000 bottles.

Private Cellars

Collector Q&A: Piyush Patel, Oklahoma City

The design of wine collector Mike McCurdie's cellar mixes stone and wood elements for a variety of textures and tones.

The design of wine collector Mike McCurdie's cellar mixes stone and wood elements for a variety of textures and tones.

Private Cellars

Collector Q&A: Mike McCurdie, Denver

The design for Jacqueline and Greg Monteferrario's luminous, glass cellar was inspired by their visits to Las Vegas.

The design for Jacqueline and Greg Monteferrario's luminous, glass cellar was inspired by their visits to Las Vegas.

Private Cellars

Collector Q&A: Jacqueline and Greg Monteferrario, New Jersey

Planning Your Cellar

Planning Your Cellar

Artist and cellar designer Robert Cameron created a 14-foot-tall sculpture filled with different decades of Sauternes as the centerpiece of a client’s home cellar in Toronto.

Artist and cellar designer Robert Cameron created a 14-foot-tall sculpture filled with different decades of Sauternes as the centerpiece of a client’s home cellar in Toronto.

The Art of the Cellar

Balancing form and function, modern collectors are commissioning showpiece safe havens for their wines

This acrylic and glass cellar, located beneath a staircase that is decked out with LED lighting and an array of mirrors, was designed by Joseph & Curtis.

This acrylic and glass cellar, located beneath a staircase that is decked out with LED lighting and an array of mirrors, was designed by Joseph & Curtis.

The Art of the Cellar: Design & Function

A photo gallery of gorgeous spaces from four design firms

With a mix of whites, ready-to-drink reds, prestige bottles and dessert wines, this balanced collection is ready for any occasion.

With a mix of whites, ready-to-drink reds, prestige bottles and dessert wines, this balanced collection is ready for any occasion.

Cellar Buying Strategies

On the path to wine collecting, four distinct approaches help map the journey to your ideal cellar

Mark DiPippa's 750-bottle cellar was based on his vision of an Old World–style bistro and wineshop.

Mark DiPippa's 750-bottle cellar was based on his vision of an Old World–style bistro and wineshop.

How to Create a Dream Cellar

Four collectors across the country share the stories behind their bespoke wine rooms

Before raising his paddle, a potential bidder consults the lot details in the auction catalog and researches the wines online.

Before raising his paddle, a potential bidder consults the lot details in the auction catalog and researches the wines online.

How to Buy Wine at Auction

9 strategies to help you raise your paddle with confidence, plus insider tips from a longtime auction expert

It pays to shop around: While some auction houses don’t charge anything, the highest seller's fees (18 percent) can eat up more than two bottles’ worth of a case—before insurance and taxes.

It pays to shop around: While some auction houses don’t charge anything, the highest seller's fees (18 percent) can eat up more than two bottles’ worth of a case—before insurance and taxes.

How to Sell Wine at Auction

Insider tips for getting the best deal when you put your wine on the block

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The 2020 Georges Duboeuf label features a painting by California-based artist Maeve Croghan.

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Tasting Reports

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Perched above the valley floor, Sterling Vineyards is one of Napa's most recognizable wineries.

Perched above the valley floor, Sterling Vineyards is one of Napa's most recognizable wineries.

Tasting Highlights

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