The grand sum of just over $400,000 was almost double the pre-auction estimate of $220,000. Topping the 46 lots was a 15-liter bottle of the 2010 vintage (one of only 20 nebuchadnezzars the winery produced that year), which fetched more than $60,000, the highest auction price ever paid for a single bottle of Masseto. Other top lots included imperials (6-liter bottles) of the 2001 and 2016 vintages, which sold for more than $16,000 each.
The auction was conducted online from April 12 to 27 and drew bidders from around the world. The sale marks the first time bottles have been auctioned directly from Masseto’s caveau, the winery’s cellar carved deep beneath the vineyard.
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Openings: The Latest in Napa Tasting
Several new tasting options have opened in Napa Valley, particularly in downtown Napa where wineries are launching satellite tasting rooms. Standing out from the crowd means trying new approaches. Here are some highlights:
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Wineries Sue Napa County in Federal Court
Three Napa wineries filed a joint lawsuit in federal court in September alleging that Napa County officials violated their constitutional rights.
Savoring Persimmon Season
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Tasting Plate: A German Six-Pack
Though it boasts Western Europe’s largest population and biggest economy, Germany is nowhere near the cheese juggernaut its neighbors Switzerland and France are. That said, the Germans love their fine cheeses, and they do turn out some excellent ones, fortunately including more than a handful that are currently available here in the U.S.
Gigondas Blanc Est Arrivé!
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THE SPLENDOR OF CHAMPAGNE
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New Zealand's Success Story - From small beginnings, the country's wines have ascended to global prominence
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Wine Is Healthiest Choice for Drinkers - Decades of research has linked light to moderate drinking, especially of wine, to a range of health benefits.
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