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These two cans of Felinfoel beer dating from 1936 were sold by Chiswick Auctions in London for $2,804.

Wine Auction Market Opts for Quality over Quantity in Third Quarter

Global auction sales declined in the third quarter on slower sales in Hong Kong and London, but some lots made a big splash

Nov 4, 2019

Each edition will feature reviews of at least 30 top-scoring wines from Wine Spectator editors' latest tastings.

Wine Spectator Launches New Digital Weekly

Insider brings together new reviews of the wines every buyer needs to know about

Agustin F. Huneeus heads into the federal courthouse to plead guilty on May 21.

Napa Vintner Agustin F. Huneeus Sentenced to 5 Months in Prison for Role in College Admissions Scandal

The ex-CEO of Huneeus Vintners pleaded guilty to paying bribes to try to get his daughter into USC

Oct 4, 2019

Juliette, 12, explains to the Sonoma County Wine Auction crowd how the Boys & Girls Club changed her life.

Sonoma County Wine Auction Raises $6.1 Million

The annual charity event reached new heights thanks to generous bids and extravagant wine lots

Sep 24, 2019

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Collecting Q&As

Collecting Q&As

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Image for the article titled: Some wine pros say bottles don't need to be stored on their sides. Is that true?

Image for the article titled: Some wine pros say bottles don't need to be stored on their sides. Is that true?

Some wine pros say bottles don't need to be stored on their sides. Is that true?

Nov 1, 2019

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Is it OK to freeze wine and drink it later?

Oct 11, 2019

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What’s the best way to clean mold from a bottle of wine?

Sep 16, 2019

Image for the article titled: Which is better to control cellar temperature—measuring air temperature or liquid temperature?

Which is better to control cellar temperature—measuring air temperature or liquid temperature?

Aug 26, 2019

Image for the article titled: Is wine safe in a checked bag on an airplane?

Is wine safe in a checked bag on an airplane?

Jul 26, 2019

Cellar Inspiration

Cellar Inspiration

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Eric and Kelli Schaefer’s cellar.

Eric and Kelli Schaefer’s cellar.

Private Cellars

Best-Laid Plans

St. Louis collectors Eric and Kelli Schaefer build a cellar for the ages

From left: attorneys Joel Deutsch, Stan Gibson and Bruce Jeffer

From left: attorneys Joel Deutsch, Stan Gibson and Bruce Jeffer

Private Cellars

Case Law

A culture of wine appreciation blossoms at a Los Angeles law firm

Image for an article: Tony Simmons' 3,200-bottle collection showcases Napa gems and prestige Bordeaux.

Image for an article: Tony Simmons' 3,200-bottle collection showcases Napa gems and prestige Bordeaux.

Private Cellars

In the Cellar of Tabasco's 'Sauce Boss'

Tony Simmons cellars Bordeaux classics—and 66,000 barrels of pepper mash

Planning Your Cellar

Planning Your Cellar

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.

Starting a 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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A French container ship heads into port. Many wineries had products heading to America when the tariffs were announced.

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