| The Wine Lover's Guide to Auctions: The Art and Science of Buying and Selling Wines Contributor(s): Hermancinski, Ursula (Author) |
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ISBN: 0757002757 ISBN-13: 9780757002755 Publisher: Square One Publishers OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2006 Annotation: From America to Zanzibar, the popularity of wine has skyrocketed in recent years. While millions of people have come to appreciate wine's elegance and taste, a growing number of collectors also recognize it as a sound investment. For these savvy individuals, as well as for top chefs and wine aficionados, the wine auction has become an important place to find superior wines. Now, internationally renowned wine auctioneer Ursula Hermacinski has written The Wine Lover's Guide to Auctions to explain how wine auctions really work so that you, too, can become a successful player. The guide begins by looking at the fascinating history of wine auctions. It then explains wine basics and details the mechanics of the auction process. The author describes all the players involved in auctions, and explains how to use the auction catalogue to maximize your chance of success. Included are a number of insider secrets, enabling you to save time and money. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Wine - Antiques & Collectibles | Reference - General |
| Dewey: 641.220 |
| LCCN: 2006037310 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.46" W x 9.2" (1.15 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From America to Zanzibar, the popularity of wine has skyrocketed in recent years. While millions of people have come to appreciate wine's taste, a growing number of collectors also recognize it as a sound investment. For these savvy individuals, as well as top chefs and wine aficionados, the wine auction has become an important place to find superior wines. Now, renowned wine auctioneer Ursula Hermacinski has written The Wine Lover's Guide to Auctions to explain how wine auctions really work so that you, too, can become a successful player. The guide begins by exploring the history of wine auctions. It then provides information on wine basics and details the auction process--for buyers and sellers. Rounding out the book are helpful hints for starting or expanding your wine collection, choosing the best auction house for your needs, and organizing your own wine tasting. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hermancinski, Ursula: - Ursula Hermacinski was named "goddess of the gavel" by Food & Wine Magazine when she won its Golden Grape Award for "perfecting the art of auctioneering." She began her career at Christie's in New York, and in 1994, established Christie's New York wine department along with the wine retailer Zachys. In 1998, she went out on her own, first pioneering interest in online wine auctions, and then becoming the first woman auctioneer at the world-famous Napa Valley Wine Auction. |
