Chicago, IL - On the heels of auctioning one of the world’s most significant wine cellars to date, Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. will hold its next auction on Saturday, November 1st at Tru restaurant in Chicago.

With 1,131 Lots worth an estimated $2.3-$3.4 million, the sale will feature fantastic consignments including wines from Château Lafite-Rothschild, Château Pétrus, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Screaming Eagle, and over 100 lots from the cellar of Craig Williams, former winemaker of Joseph Phelps Vineyards.

The Williams consignment includes large format offerings of Joseph Phelps Insignia, as well as Eisele and Backus Cabernet Sauvignon from Williams’ cellar in Napa Valley.

Top Lots from the November 1st Auction Include:

An imperial of 2000 Château Pétrus is expected to sell for an estimated $40,000-$60,000 at Hart Davis Hart’s November 1st auction.

1 imperial of 2000 Château Pétrus (Est. $40,000-$60,000)

3 bottles of 2005 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
(Est. $30,000-$45,000)

12 bottles of 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti assortments
(Est. $24,000-$36,000)

6 bottles of 1996 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
(Est. $24,000-$35,000)

12 bottles of 1982 Château Lafite-Rothschild (Est. $16,000-$24,000)

6 bottles of 1795 Terrantez Madeira Barbeito (Est. $15,000-$22,000)

6 bottles of 1990 Château Pétrus (Est. $13,000-$19,000)

6 bottles of 1997 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon (Est. $13,000-$19,000)

1 Methuselah of 2001 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (Est. $12,000-$18,000)

12 bottles of 1996 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (Est. $12,000-$18,000)

1 magnum of 1992 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon (Est. $10,000-$15,000)

6 magnums of 1996 Harlan (Est. $5,000-$7,500)

The live auction will take place at Chicago’s award-winning restaurant Tru, beginning promptly at 9:00 a.m. (CST) on November 1st. Tru is located at 676 N. St. Clair Street in Chicago. Attendance is open to the public and free of charge. Reservations for lunch at Tru during the auction () should be made by calling Hart Davis Hart at 312-482-9996 or by emailing Maria Elgass, melgass@hdhwine.com.

“Our November 1st sale represents a continuation of the key elements that have made our past auctions so successful,” commented President and CEO Paul Hart. “Buyers realize that we go to great lengths to offer the world’s greatest wines from cellars of impeccable provenance. We are firmly dedicated to building strong relationships based on trust with our customers and collectors, and we are thrilled about the lots being featured in this sale.”

On September 19th and 20th, the firm sold one of the largest and most important single-owner wine collections to date. The Fox Cellar, whose pre-sale estimate was$6.8-$10.2 million, exceeded expectations with $11,160,583 realized, becoming the fourth largest wine auction in history, and the largest cellar sold thus far in 2008.

The Fox Cellar sale attracted bidders from 40 states as well as Australia, Brazil,Canada, Columbia, China, Denmark, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Macao, Mexico,New Zealand, The Netherlands, the Philippines, South Korea, Spain, Singapore,Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Bidders from Asia, Europe, and all over the United States traveled to Chicago to be a part of the exciting action at the auction, which took place at Tru restaurant. This year, Hart Davis hart has sold $26,513,771 over five auctions with a combined pre-sale estimate of $16,039,750$23,997,909. With a mere 7 lots passing since September of 2007, the firm’s sell-through rates are the highest in the industry, an important indicator of Hart Davis Hart’s ability to reach theglobal audience of top wine buyers.

Bidding Information
Auction catalogs are available through the website or by calling Hart Davis Hart (hdhwine.com; 312.482.9996.) The expanded website allows bidders to view and search the auction catalog and place absentee bids online.

Hart Davis Hart’s state-of-the-art technology allows bidders worldwide to participate in the Chicago-based live auctions via the Internet. Bidders can follow the auction in the salesroom, hear the live auction, and bid against the room, all in real-time. More details about the technology can be found at www.hdhwine.com.

Bidders are encouraged to attend the auction in person, but Hart Davis Hart welcomes bids by phone, fax, through the website, and via the new live-bid technology.

For more information, contact Hart Davis Hart at 312.482.9996 or go to hdhwine.com.

2008/2009 Auction Calendar

December 6, 2008
January 31, 2009
March 14, 2009
April 25, 2009
June 6, 2009
September 12, 2009
October 24, 2009
December 5, 2009

About Hart Davis Hart Wine Co.
Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. is both a dynamic retailer and an internationally prominent wine auction house, occupying a unique position in the rare wine market. We offer collectors and restaurateurs a broad range of options for buying and selling wines, providing unrivaled expertise and personalized service.

Founded in October 2004, Hart Davis Hart represents the alliance of three highly-respected industry leaders: John Hart, Michael Davis, and Paul Hart, with a combined experience of over 75 years in the rare wine business. John Hart, a renowned expert, has been a leader in the rare wine retail business for over three decades. With extensive careers at Christie’s, Davis & Company, and Sotheby’s, Michael Davis and Paul Hart are the most experienced wine auctioneers in America.

Hart Davis Hart has emerged as one of the most innovative and trusted sources for rare wines in America, with over 150 years of combined experience in the specialized field of fine and rare wines. No other firm can approach their level of expertise, network of relationships, or dedication to service.

Hart Davis Hart core services:
• Traditional Live Auctions
• Private Retail Services
• Online Sales
• Consultation

For more information on Hart Davis Hart Wine Co., please contact Hart Davis Hart at 312.482.9996 or visit hdhwine.com.

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Posted: 10|6|08 at 8:43 pm. Filed under: Press Release.