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Guests enjoyed a picnic dinner, live music and the chance to bid on 1 ton of freshly picked grapes.

Napa's Harvest Stomp Auction Raises $2.32 million

Over $1 million was raised for the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation, which provides education and professional development to farmworkers and their families

Sep 12, 2019

Omar Khan and his wife, Leslie, at a charity wine auction—one lawsuit accuses her of helping him cheat investors.

A Wine Ponzi Scheme Targeted New York’s Most Powerful Enophiles, Clients Allege

Omar Khan organized dinners with top chefs and rare vintage wines. Now several clients allege that he’s a fraud who took their money

Sep 9, 2019

The crowd was lively at the Winemaker Picnic, where guests could sample offerings from famed chefs and 60 of the state's top winemakers

Auction of Washington Wines Raises $4.5 Million

With stellar wines, exciting trips and dinner with Nathan Myhrvold being auctioned off, the charity event raised a record amount of money for Seattle Children's Hospital and Washington State University

Aug 28, 2019

Florida consumers can now order wine from out-of-state retailers and have it shipped to their door.

Wine Shipping Watch: Florida Opens Door to Out-of-State Retailer Shipping

Plus, Connecticut passed legislation to allow direct shipping; seven other states face court challenges to their shipping bans

Aug 19, 2019

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Collecting Q&As

Collecting Q&As

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Image for the article titled: What’s the best way to clean mold from a bottle of wine?

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

Sep 16, 2019

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

Aug 26, 2019

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Is wine safe in a checked bag on an airplane?

Jul 26, 2019

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How should I decant a double-magnum of a 20-year-old wine?

Jul 12, 2019

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Do wine-preservation devices like Coravin actually work?

Jun 26, 2019

Cellar Inspiration

Cellar Inspiration

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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

Image for an article: Christine Bae's home cellar in New Jersey, designed by Joseph & Curtis, houses almost 1,500 bottles.

Image for an article: Christine Bae's home cellar in New Jersey, designed by Joseph & Curtis, houses almost 1,500 bottles.

Private Cellars

An Educated Palate

Christine Bae’s collection reflects her thirst for wine expertise

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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John Legend at Raymond Vineyards in Napa

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Victoria Blamey's resume includes Chumley's, Corton and Il Buco Alimentari.

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Gotham Bar & Grill Unveils Revamp, Larger Wine List

Sep 12, 2019

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