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The sale includes over 50 lots from Burgundy legend Henri Jayer, one of the producers Saunier discovered and championed.

Auction Offers Rare Wines from Martine Saunier’s Cellar

Acker will sell bottles from the late importer’s collection, with proceeds benefiting Doctors Without Borders and an educational endowment for young women in wine

Mar 7, 2025

Quig Bruning of Sotheby's calls for bids from the crowd of vintners and wine industry leaders during Premiere Napa Valley.

At Napa’s Annual Barrel Auction, Bidders Show Enthusiasm for the Latest Vintage

The 29th Premiere Napa Valley Auction raised $3.3 million for charity while demonstrating plenty of energy around the 2023 wines

Feb 27, 2025

Auctioneer Lydia Fenet whipped up the bidding on 52 lots combining rare wines, luxury travel and more.

Naples Winter Wine Festival Raises over $34 Million for Children’s Charities

The Southwest Florida event, which celebrated its 25th anniversary, remains the nation’s top wine charity auction

Jan 30, 2025

Clockwise from top left: The 300,000-bottle wine cellar at Paris’ La Tour d'Argent; an illustration of the planned renovations for Napa’s Beaulieu Vineyard; grapes in Lodi, California, shrivel on the vine; Mike and Kendall Officer of Carlisle in Sonoma.

Top Wine News of 2024

What were the year’s biggest headlines in the world of wine? Read our most popular stories

Dec 26, 2024

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Collecting Q&As

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Image for the article titled: Why don’t wine shops store bottles at cellar temperature?

Why don’t wine shops store bottles at cellar temperature?

Mar 3, 2025

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Image for the article titled: Can I let a chilled bottle of Champagne warm up, then store it at room temperature?

Can I let a chilled bottle of Champagne warm up, then store it at room temperature?

Feb 3, 2025

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Image for the article titled: Can I keep wine bottles in a cedar-lined closet with mothballs?

Can I keep wine bottles in a cedar-lined closet with mothballs?

Jan 27, 2025

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How long can I keep wine in a kitchen refrigerator?

Jan 13, 2025

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Dr. Vinny’s Top 10 Questions of 2024

Dec 24, 2024

Cellar Inspiration

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Cellar Inspiration

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On a whim, a family of wine lovers began digging their own cave in Hill Country. With the aid of architect Brian Korte, they were able to bring their dream to fruition.

On a whim, a family of wine lovers began digging their own cave in Hill Country. With the aid of architect Brian Korte, they were able to bring their dream to fruition.

Private Cellars

Texas Tunnel Vision

A contemporary wine cave designed for storage and entertaining

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

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

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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