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Guests could enjoy lovely weather in the WineaPAWlooza tent at Castellucci Estate in Oakville, Napa Valley.

Napa’s WineaPAWlooza Auction Raises Nearly $2 Million for Animal Welfare

The annual charity event featured rare bottles and once-in-a-lifetime wine experiences donated by local wineries

Aug 13, 2026

Auctioneer Lydia Fenet guided the crowd at Festival Napa Valley's gala auction through 12 memorable lots.

Festival Napa Valley Celebrates 20 Years of Supporting Art Initiatives

The Arts for All Gala raised a record $6.5 million in a spirited evening of giving that featured musical performances and amazing food

Jul 21, 2026

The crowd at the live auction gala cheers vintner Robin Lail after she received a lifetime achievement award.

Pouring it Forward

Auction Napa Valley raises $6 million for local youth services

From the Sep 30, 2026, issue

Sgt. Mike Bell of the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office returned two of the bottles of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti to L’Auberge Provençale, owned by Celeste Borel and her husband.

Nearly $40,000 of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Returned to Virginia Restaurant

One suspect who stole multiple Burgundy bottles from L’Auberge Provençale was sentenced to a year in prison on May 18; her partner remains at large

From the Sep 30, 2026, issue

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Collecting Q&As

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Image for the article titled: I don’t like any of the wines from my local wine shop. Have they gone bad before I buy them?

Image for the article titled: I don’t like any of the wines from my local wine shop. Have they gone bad before I buy them?

I don’t like any of the wines from my local wine shop. Have they gone bad before I buy them?

What you should know about bottle variation, heat and other factors that can ruin bottles before you bring them home

Aug 20, 2026

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Image for the article titled: Should you ship wine in the heat of summer?

Should you ship wine in the heat of summer?

Jun 11, 2026

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Image for the article titled: Why do wineries recork old wines?

Why do wineries recork old wines?

May 29, 2026

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Image for the article titled: Can you speed up the wine aging process?

Can you speed up the wine aging process?

Apr 10, 2026

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Image for the article titled: Does cellaring a bottle of wine add to its life?

Does cellaring a bottle of wine add to its life?

Mar 27, 2026

Cellar Inspiration

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Cellar Inspiration

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On a whim, a family of wine lovers began digging their own cave in Hill Country. With the aid of architect Brian Korte, they were able to bring their dream to fruition.

On a whim, a family of wine lovers began digging their own cave in Hill Country. With the aid of architect Brian Korte, they were able to bring their dream to fruition.

Private Cellars

Texas Tunnel Vision

A contemporary wine cave designed for storage and entertaining

The design of wine collector Mike McCurdie's cellar mixes stone and wood elements for a variety of textures and tones.

The design of wine collector Mike McCurdie's cellar mixes stone and wood elements for a variety of textures and tones.

Private Cellars

Collector Q&A: Mike McCurdie, Denver

Revel installed dramatic lighting in the cellar of Piyush Patel, who owns about 2,000 bottles.

Revel installed dramatic lighting in the cellar of Piyush Patel, who owns about 2,000 bottles.

Private Cellars

Collector Q&A: Piyush Patel, Oklahoma City

Planning Your Cellar

Planning Your Cellar

Artist and cellar designer Robert Cameron created a 14-foot-tall sculpture filled with different decades of Sauternes as the centerpiece of a client’s home cellar in Toronto.

Artist and cellar designer Robert Cameron created a 14-foot-tall sculpture filled with different decades of Sauternes as the centerpiece of a client’s home cellar in Toronto.

The Art of the Cellar

Balancing form and function, modern collectors are commissioning showpiece safe havens for their wines

This acrylic and glass cellar, located beneath a staircase that is decked out with LED lighting and an array of mirrors, was designed by Joseph & Curtis.

This acrylic and glass cellar, located beneath a staircase that is decked out with LED lighting and an array of mirrors, was designed by Joseph & Curtis.

The Art of the Cellar: Design & Function

A photo gallery of gorgeous spaces from four design firms

With a mix of whites, ready-to-drink reds, prestige bottles and dessert wines, this balanced collection is ready for any occasion.

With a mix of whites, ready-to-drink reds, prestige bottles and dessert wines, this balanced collection is ready for any occasion.

Cellar Buying Strategies

On the path to wine collecting, four distinct approaches help map the journey to your ideal cellar

Mark DiPippa's 750-bottle cellar was based on his vision of an Old World–style bistro and wineshop.

Mark DiPippa's 750-bottle cellar was based on his vision of an Old World–style bistro and wineshop.

How to Create a Dream Cellar

Four collectors across the country share the stories behind their bespoke wine rooms

Before raising his paddle, a potential bidder consults the lot details in the auction catalog and researches the wines online.

Before raising his paddle, a potential bidder consults the lot details in the auction catalog and researches the wines online.

How to Buy Wine at Auction

9 strategies to help you raise your paddle with confidence, plus insider tips from a longtime auction expert

It pays to shop around: While some auction houses don’t charge anything, the highest seller's fees (18 percent) can eat up more than two bottles’ worth of a case—before insurance and taxes.

It pays to shop around: While some auction houses don’t charge anything, the highest seller's fees (18 percent) can eat up more than two bottles’ worth of a case—before insurance and taxes.

How to Sell Wine at Auction

Insider tips for getting the best deal when you put your wine on the block

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