The third instalment of Iconic Wines from Joseph Lau opened Christie’s achieved HK$72.89 million (US$9.35 million) in total —more than double its presale estimate—and a 100% sell-through rate. Read More
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A British man accused of orchestrating a nearly US$100 million wine investment scam will be extradited to the United States to face charges, a London court ruled this week. Read More
We spoke with some of China’s biggest en primeur buyers about the 2024 Bordeaux campaign—and despite the deepest price cuts in a decade, reactions are anything but unanimous. Read More
Hong Kong real estate magnate and billionaire collector Joseph Lau is set to auction the third instalment of his prized wine cellar later this month, following two blockbuster sales that together fetched over US$16 million. Read More
Billionaire William I. Koch, one of America’s most prolific—and most litigious—wine collectors, will auction off 1,500 lots from his prized cellar next month in what Christie’s calls a “once-in-a-generation” sale expected to fetch US$15 million. Read More
Boidevezi brings more than 20 years of leadership experience at the LVMH-owned spirits and wine house, having most recently served as President of the Asia Pacific Domestic Region, President of Global Travel Retail and President of Private Sales. Read More
Sotheby’s has released its 2024 Wine & Spirits Market Report, showing that while the United States recorded impressive gains—overtaking Hong Kong in annual wine sales for the first time—Asia continues to hold its ground. Read More
Having launched his business during the Covid-19 pandemic, Legrandois shared his insights on Hong Kong, an international wine hub currently facing challenging times. Read More
Continuum, the grand vin made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot, was for a long time the singular focus of Tim Mondavi, who learned from past experiences not to dilute brand identity.
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These appointments signal Bonhams’ expansion in the wine business in Asia, in conjunction with the launch of its new Asia headquarters in Hong Kong on October 14. Read More