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.
Every year, Liv-ex organizes its Power 100 list, a detailed ranking of the highest-performing wines on the market. The most recent Power 100 list included six of the best Italian wine producers and labels in the country, including Sassicaia, Gaja, Masseto, Ornellaia, Solaia, and Antinori Tignanello....
If you’ve ever looked at the endless range of Italian wines with an air of confusion, know that you keep good company. We often hear from our customers that their curiosity is offset by their limited knowledge so we thought we might try to demystify...
by Wine Spectator So you bought some wine that you’re not planning on drinking right away. Now what do you do with it? First off, it’s useful to remember that only a small percentage of fine wines on the market benefit from long-term ageing. Most wines are...
In our July online auction, we had over 120 bidders which helped us to create some new records. The second quarter of 2020 has taken us all into uncharted territory, yet at The Wine Auction Room, we are extremely grateful to have navigated these waters...
It was with immense pride and gratitude that we welcomed our bidders back into the physical saleroom for our June Live auction. We not only witnessed some heated competition, but also fun wine chats filled with laughter over “like-knows-like” moments. Overall, we had a great...
Featured on WineFolio.co.nz. A series of interviews and articles with a theme of buying and selling wine here in NZ. Part 1: The Auctioneer. Interview: Reece Warren, The Wine Auction Room An obvious first question – how do you end up in a business auctioning wine? I’ve...
It’s evident that isolation does not stem our desire for outstanding wines. Our April and May auctions both featured amazing collections of rare and fine wine and made some inspiring new records. We had a staggering 97% sell-through rate in April Live Auction and welcomed...
Whilst our wine industry in New Zealand is relatively young on the world stage, we certainly showcase some wines worthy of being on that world stage. Our May auction showcases some of this brilliance by two highly regarded producers of world renowned Bordeaux varietals – both...
ANZACs bikkies are a staple in our cookie jar and every time a batch comes out of the oven, you can’t help but think of the story that sits behind them. Yes, we are living in a young country, however we still have a rich...
We’re keen to keep you and your family safe. To do this we've outlined a few of our COVID-19 Practices below, ensuring that we are also complying with Liquor Licensing Guidelines When picking and packing your successful bids, our team will wear a facemask and gloves ...
