*I have was asked to share the following information on Zachy’s Holiday Auction. It is a classic event that I feel you would be interested to know more about so I agreed to share this information with you.  Zachy’s Holiday Wine Auction is an online event hosted by Invaluable. I hope you will take some time to browse through the catalog of wines up for auction; it is quite impressive and just in time for the holidays!

The information below was provided by Invaluable:

This two day auction, Zachys Holiday Auction, starts at 9:30 AM EST on December 4th and 5th. We will be auctioning off over 1,800 exceptional lots from an international collection. There’s no better time to enjoy a bottle of wine with family and friends than the holidays! Zachys Wine Auctions is closing out the year with their third auction since September and the Holiday Auction is filled with exceptional lots, including over 300 lots from the Private Collection of Bob Hudson. The Holiday Auction focuses on Bordeaux and California Cabernet, but also includes a selection of of Burgundy from Rouget, Clos de Tart, Groffier and others, as well as Vega Sicilia, Unico, and others.

Here are a few noteworthy lots from the upcoming event:

Lot 245 – Petrus 2000

• Estimated Price: $36,000-$55,000
• Quantity: 12, Size: 750ml
• Notes: Three lightly scuffed labels, one scuffed label, two 6-pack original wood cases

Lot 334 – Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2000

• Estimated Price: $24,000-$36,000
• Quantity: 1, Size: 15L
• Notes: This 15L bottle was bought by Mr. Hudson at the 2008 South Beach Wine and Food Festival Auction, at which Baroness de Rothschild was the donor.

Lot 112 – Chateau Haut Brion 1989

• Estimated Price: $12,000-$18,000
• Quantity: 12, Size: 750ml
• Notes: Producer: Haut Brion. 1.5cm or better, one lightly damp-stained label, one lightly marked label

From Zachys Wine Auction web site:

This sale also features a “Spotlight on Italy” (lots 1447-1676). In a country with diverse climates, geography and winemaking, this section of 229 lots focuses on the Super Tuscans of Sassicaia, Ornellaia, and loads of Masseto, as well as Barolo and Barbaresco from Giacosa, Conterno and Voerzio. Do some digging in this section–there’s a magnum of ’64 Mascarello (lot 1628) and rare bottles of ’95 Quintarelli Amarone Riserva (lot 1630) so time perusing this section will be rewarded.

Lastly, I’ve got to point out the consignment direct from the cellars of Champagne Philipponnat (lots 1216-1244)–this is the Holiday Auction, after all. This main highlight here is a vertical of the famous Clos des Goisses, back to the ’52 vintage, as well as mags and jeros. We’ve also printed an interview with Charles Philipponnat to give you a look at his feelings on this consignment.

It’s safe to say there’s something in this sale for everyone! Feel free to browse the event and highlight any lots you’d like. You can share any of this information, including the infographic attached, on your site or social media.

We have a variety of wine and spirits along with collectibles up for auction daily, so stay up to date with Invaluable; you never know what you’ll find.