From time to time we reflect these experiences in our Wine Journal to share with you. In doing so, we hope to develop a library of useful information that can benefit anyone who wishes to explore the mystical world of wine with us.
Following on from the success of our recent New Zealand Pinot Noir market report, it’s time to look at the variety that acclaimed American wine blogger Alder Yarrow (and jancisrobinson.com writer) described recently as “New Zealand’s Other Red Wine” and how this break-through style performs...
In October 2025, we hosted three online wine auctions: September Rare & Fine Wine Auction (8 - 13 October) Single Vendor: The Cellar of Two Passionate Collectors (15 - 20 October) Pinot Envy: Pinot Noir and Friends (22 - 27 October These closed on a total...
In September 2025, we hosted three online wine auctions: Early Spring Rare & Fine Wine Auction (3 - 7 September) September Spring Clean (17 - 21 September) Single Vendor ‘Her Vintage Selection’ Auction (24 - 29 September) PLUS were able to offer LIVE online bidding for...
Are you sitting on wine you’re thinking about selling? We’re going to step away from our current Single Vendor Auction to let those who are curious know about the consignment process. Once a potential vendor has gotten in touch with us (or we’ve gotten in touch...
“The market is certainly heating up as we head into the warmer months. This is not only a great time to sell but also a great time to buy. Regardless of price there are always some bargains to be had in our auctions.” - Reece...
With a view to giving all of our vendors, buyers and storage clients the most up to date and useful secondary market information possible, this is the first of a series of reports using our comprehensive sales data to focus in on one segment of...
For the first time ever, The Wine Auction Room is thrilled to partner with the Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction to offer live online bidding in the 2025 auction, taking place on Saturday, 13 September 2025. This innovation will allow passionate Hawke’s Bay wine lovers—whether in London,...
In July 2025, we hosted three online wine auctions: Cellar of a CEO Returns (2–6 July) Bastille Day – Vive la Révolution (9–14 July) Winter Rare & Fine Wine (23–27 July) These closed on a total of 975 bottles across 565 lots. Top Sellers Due to the...
Post Auction Report - A Symphony of Bids and Bottles in the month of June In the grand theatre of the Late Autumn Online and Winter Live Auctions followed by Trans-Tasman Wine Showdown, a tapestry of vintages unfolded, each whispering tales of terroir and time. Below,...
As the final bids rolled in on the last Sunday in January, we toasted to yet another successful auction month, starting the year 2025 in high spirits. In January, we hosted two auctions. Held from December 26, 2024 to January 5, 2025, our New Year Online Auction...
