Global Wine Auctions Decline by $25 Million in 2008
Bull market comes to an end; estimates to drop in 2009
By Peter D. Meltzer Posted: Monday, December 29, 2008
Wine Auctions Feel Recession's Squeeze
After four years of big sales and jaw-dropping prices, auction lots are selling at discount prices, if at all
By Peter D. Meltzer Posted: Monday, November 24, 2008
Tough Economy Hits Hospices de Beaune Auction
Annual charity event in Burgundy raises almost $3.9 million, a smaller take for the second straight year
By Peter Hellman Posted: Monday, November 17, 2008
Fighting Faux Wine
New authentication and tracking systems could help wineries and collectors keep counterfeit bottles out of the market
By Augustus Weed Posted: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Third-Quarter Wine Auctions Send Mixed Signals
Many sale totals fell below estimates and percent-sold rates were lower than normal, but during the same period, several new auction records were set
By Peter D. Meltzer Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Fight Against Counterfeiting Goes Atomic
French scientists employ particle accelerator to authenticate wine
By Augustus Weed Posted: Thursday, September 11, 2008
No Recession on Fall Auction Calendar
New season is full of big sales with impressive lots of classified-growth Bordeaux, rare Burgundy and large-format bottles, though estimates indicate good deals are possible
By Peter D. Meltzer Posted: Friday, September 05, 2008
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Raises $1.57 Million for Charity
Festive live auction brings the swinging '60s—and bidders' paddles—to life
By Daniel Sogg Posted: Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Wine Auctions Exceed $66 Million in Second Quarter of 2008
Market for fine wine still appears strong, though rate of growth has slowed with faltering economy
By Peter D. Meltzer Posted: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Christie’s Appoints New Wine Department Head
Master of Wine Charles Curtis will succeed Richard Brierley as head of wine sales for Christie's North America
By Peter D. Meltzer Posted: Friday, July 25, 2008
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