Wine Online: The New York Edit

Wine Online: The New York Edit

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Christie’s Wine Department in America is delighted to present our first single‑owner collection of 2026: Finest and Rarest Wines & Spirits Online – New York: The Icons Collection. This sale represents a comprehensive offering from many of the wine world’s greatest producers; an exceptional auction that reads like a stellar wish list for any serious collector of rare and extraordinary vinous treasures.

Dominated by Burgundy’s most iconic domaines, the collection includes fourteen vintages of Domaine Romanée‑Conti, a similarly extensive range of La Tâche, and deep offerings from the other famed vineyards of the Domaine. Domaine Roumier is prominently featured throughout the sale, with multiple vintages of Bonnes Mares offered. To complete the line‑up, the auction also includes twelve vintages of Chambertin from Domaine Rousseau and a spectacular range of white wines from Domaine Leflaive.

Alongside the wine offerings, we are pleased to present a selection of exceptional Japanese whiskies, including rare Karuizawa Golden Samurai 1980 and Yamazaki 25‑year‑old. Virtually every lot was purchased directly from the US importer and has been stored in professional, climate‑controlled facilities on the East Coast since its release.

A remarkable single‑owner collection in outstanding condition with perfect provenance, this sale represents an unparalleled opportunity to acquire rare gems for the most discerning cellar.

Kindly note, Christie’s may only ship wines to states where we have appropriate licenses and/or permits. We currently ship to New York, Florida, New Hampshire, and Wyoming. For shipments to other states and outside the United States, property will be released to a third-party shipper and New York City sales tax will be owed, unless Christie’s has a tax exemption on file for you as the buyer. Christie’s is pleased to offer our buyers consolidated shipping of wines to Hong Kong and London throughout the year.

Additionally, please note that all spirits are sold for collection or delivery within New York. For shipments to other states and outside the United States, property will be released to a third-party shipper and New York City sales tax will be owed, unless Christie’s has a tax exemption on file for you as the buyer.

Further information for wine and spirits are available in Christie’s Conditions of Sale.

拍賣時間
1月29日 上午10:00 (美國東部標準時間)

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Chris Munro

Chris Munro

Vice President, Head of Department | Wine & Spirits

Returning to Christie’s in 2004 Chris Munro led the London team until his recent move to Head of Wine Department for the Americas in May 2018. Under his watch in London, the department hosted a number of winery direct sales from many major Bordeaux Chateaux and highly regarded Burgundian Domaines. Major highlights from his tenure in London included the historic cellar of John Avery, The Superb Private Collection of Sir Alex Ferguson and London’s largest ever multi-vendor sale ( 4.5 million GBP ) held in December 2013. Chris’s knowledge of the auction market and his experience of the fine wine market will enable him to strengthen Christie’s service to its wine buyers and sellers across America.
Paul Tortora

Paul Tortora

VP, International Director, Wine | Wine & Spirits

Paul Tortora joined Christie’s in 2023 as International Director in the Wine & Spirits Department, based in New York, bringing nearly two decades of experience working in the fine wine trade. At Christie’s, Paul advises major collectors and spearheads a number of strategic initiatives and special projects alongside the global head and regional leadership to drive sales and business across venues. Before joining Christie’s, Paul worked at another international auction house, where he led the Wine Department in North America, overseeing sales and key clients. Prior to auction, Paul worked closely with the founder of a leading American importer and retailer of classic European wines. Paul received a B.A. from Wesleyan University, where he majored in letters.
Christopher Weed

Christopher Weed

Associate Vice President, Specialist | Wine & Spirits

Christopher A. Weed joined Christie’s in 2024. In the wine trade since 2010, Christopher had previously served as Director of Operations at a leading fine and rare wine auction house in California for over 10 years. Over the course of his auction career, Christopher has overseen the sale of numerous noteworthy collections, including those of The Doctor’s Vertical Cellar, The Cellar of Teresa Norton & Tom Paine, The Marin Cellar, the Bijou Cellar, The Zenith Cellar, The Cellar of an Acclaimed Winemaker, and many more. With additional experience in fine dining, wine storage, and retail and en primeur, Christopher excels in building lasting relationships with collectors as well as in sharing his passion for extraordinary wines. Christopher holds a degree in International Relations and International Economics from Franklin University Switzerland, is a Certified Sommelier by the Court of Master Sommeliers, and is recognized as a French Wine Scholar by the Wine Scholar Guild.
Peter Rusinak

Peter Rusinak

Associate Vice President, Specialist | Wine & Spirits

Mr. Rusinak joined Christie’s New York Wine Department in 2018. Prior to Christie's, Mr. Rusinak worked in the Hospitality industry after graduating Summa Cum Laude from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a Masters degree in Hospitality Management. Mr. Rusinak then pursued his thesis and passion for the study of wine and spent the last seven years working in the wine industry. Mr. Rusinak specializes in wine inventory and inspection; his professional interests include fine Champagnes and wines of Tuscany.

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