A Look At Wine Auction House Acker Merrall And Condit

Wine auctioneer John Kapon mans the hammer in May 2010. Acker Merrall & Condit

At This Auction, Glasses are Rarely Empty -- Wall Street Journal

John Kapon of Acker Merrall & Condit knows how to have a good time.

The American wine auctioneer and blogger, who once organized a $25,000-a-seat wine-tasting event, travels the world regularly for tastings of ultra-rare wines. This week, he’s in Hong Kong for a two-day Acker sale that’s expected to raise more than $10 million.

But in a crowded marketplace with Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Zachys, Bonhams and others competing to sell fine wine at auction in Hong Kong, Acker Merrall & Condit — America’s oldest wine shop — stands out with its emphasis on ensuring wine bidders have a good time. A really good time.

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My Comment: Who would have thought that a wine auction would be so much fun.