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Château Cos d'Estournel is recognized for its distinctive pagodas and its high quality wines.

Bordeaux’s Futures Campaign Nearing Finish Line. Who's Offering Bargains?

The 2023 vintage is strong but not a blockbuster and merchants are increasingly questioning the en primeur process

Jun 12, 2024

Up for grabs are six bottles of a special cuvée made to commemorate the recent visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte.

Christie’s to Auction Rare Wines, Including Smith-Haut-Lafitte Made for King Charles III

Wine lovers around the world can bid online June 7–20 on rare Vintage Port, Bordeaux, Burgundy and more

Jun 7, 2024

Meaghan Steele, of Sotheby’s, led the bidding action at Auction Napa Valley, held at Far Niente Winery.

Auction Napa Valley Gets Its Groove Back

The famed wine country charity auction shifted back to its original format and raised nearly $5 million for youth mental health

Jun 5, 2024

This year’s Destin Charity Wine Auction lots featured big bottles, a Rolling Stones concert experience and more.

2024 Destin Charity Wine Auction Raises $3.3 Million for Children's Charities

The annual fundraising event continues to draw enthusiastic wine lovers to bid on big bottles, one-of-a-kind travel and more

May 29, 2024

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Collecting Q&As

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Image for the article titled: Will LED lights in a cellar harm my wine bottles?

Image for the article titled: Will LED lights in a cellar harm my wine bottles?

Will LED lights in a cellar harm my wine bottles?

Jul 8, 2024

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Image for the article titled: Can you age rosé, and which styles are best for cellaring?

Can you age rosé, and which styles are best for cellaring?

Jun 24, 2024

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Image for the article titled: Are old, rare wine labels worth any money?

Are old, rare wine labels worth any money?

May 20, 2024

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Can a special stopper help an open bottle of Champagne keep its bubbles?

Feb 12, 2024

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Dr. Vinny’s Top 10 New Questions of 2023

Jan 3, 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 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

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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