ONE OF THE RAREST COINS IN AMERICAN HISTORY, AN 1870-S $3 GOLD PIECE, MAY FETCH $2-$4 MILLION AT FOUR SEASONS AUCTION GALLERY ON JUNE 2

Sale Features First Growth Bordeaux, Top Vintages of DRC, Screaming Eagle
& Incredibly Rare Sine Qua Non Wines Seldom Available for Auction

(November 6, 2008; Chicago, IL)—Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. will host its final wine auction of 2008 on Saturday, December 6th at 9:00a.m. at Tru restaurant. The sale will offer 1,064 lots of the world’s finest and rarest wines, including an exciting selection of Bordeaux from the heralded 1982 and 2000 vintages. Consignments feature such wines as Château Pétrus, La Tâche, Château Lafleur, Château Haut-Brion, Château Lafite-Rothschild, as well as an unprecedented selection of Screaming Eagle, featuring 12 vintages and a few incredibly rare double magnum bottles. Highlights include 128 lots of Sine Qua Non, a near-comprehensive offering of a wine rarely available for auction. The sale is estimated to take in $2.1 to $3.1 million.

Top Lots from the December 6th Auction Include:
12 bottles of 1989 Château Pétrus (Est. $18,000- $28,000)
9 bottles of 1990 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti ($18,000-$28,000)
12 bottles of 1990 Château Lafleur ($9,500-$14,000)
12 bottles of 2003 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon (Est. $9,500-$14,000)
12 bottles of 1989 Château Haut-Brion (Est. $9,000-$14,000)
12 bottles of 2000 Château Lafite-Rothschild (Est. $9,000- $14,000)

The live auction will take place at Chicago’s award-winning restaurant Tru, beginning promptly at 9:00 a.m. (CST) on December 6th. 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 ($75) should be made by calling Hart Davis Hart at 312-482-9996 or by emailing Maria Elgass, melgass@hdhwine.com.

Hart Davis Hart has experienced an incredible run of auctions in 2008 with some of the highest sell-through rates in the industry, an important indicator of Hart Davis Hart’s ability to reach a global audience of top wine buyers. The firm sold 99.3% of the lots offered on their November 1st sale; while their recent Fox Cellar auction, held on September 19th and 20th, realized $11,160,583 against a pre-sale estimate of $6.8-$10.2 million, making it the world’s largest 2008 wine auction. This year, Hart Davis hart has sold $29,548,426 over six auctions with a combined pre-sale estimate of $18,352,560-$27,454,399.

“The December 6th auction demonstrates all of the factors that have contributed to our success in 2008,” commented President and CEO Paul Hart. “The rarity and provenance of the wines speak for themselves. Top wines of Bordeaux, Burgundy and California are timeless, and collectors have come to trust Hart Davis Hart as a consistent and reliable source for credible collections that have been properly stored,” he adds.

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 auctions live 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.

2009 Auction Calendar
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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