An Auction of Fine and Rare Wine is now open for bidding! With the same regions, producers and vintages found in our Finest and Rarest Auctions, HDH’s Fine and Rare sales are known for offering wines of exceptional quality and variety, at a range of price points. Many familiar collections are featured in April’s Fine and Rare Auction, such as The Champion’s Cellar (lots 2015-2160), The Chittenden Cellar (lots 1483-1655) and The Cellar of a Distinguished Bordeaux Collector (lots 242-563), alongside many other exciting groups of rare gems and blue-chip collectibles. Don’t miss out on the mixed lots – opportunities abound to acquire ready-made vertical tastings or get to know a winemaker’s style across several bottlings.
The sale is open for early bidding now, with the live-streamed auction taking place on Wednesday, April 8th, Thursday, April 9th and Friday, April 10th beginning at 9am ET each day. Bidders can participate using HDH’s state-of-the-art bidding app (available on iOS devices) or auction website to place live and absentee bids from anywhere in the world. Remember to act early – the first bid received wins in the case of a tie.
Notice of Credit Card Surcharge: Effective April 10, 2026, starting with our April 2026 Auction of Fine & Rare Wines, payments made by credit card, limited to $25,000 per invoice, will incur a 2.5% surcharge. Please note, buyers who pay their invoice, in full, via wire, ACH, or check, by 5pm CT the Friday following the sale will receive a discount equal to 1% of the total amount of their invoice, which can be applied towards a purchase at our next sale.
Questions about the bidding process or specific lots can be directed to HDH’s Bid Department at bids@hdhauctions.com or 312.445.0100.Consigning with HDH has never been easier. Upload a list directly to hdhauctions.com or email consignments@hdhauctions.com for a complimentary appraisal. Let us maximize the value of your collection – we’re accepting wines for our May auction now.
The first auction of 2026 was tremendously strong, and HDH’s May Celebration of Burgundy Finest and Rarest Auction is shaping up to be extraordinary. To be a part of this surging market and consign with the global leader in wine auctions, email consignments@hdhauctions.com or visit hdhauctions.com for more information.
About Hart Davis Hart Auction Co.Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. is the #1 wine auction house in the U.S. and a leading online retailer, occupying a unique position in the rare wine market. HDH provides unrivaled expertise and personalized service to collectors and the wine trade, offering a broad range of options for buying and selling wine. The company was founded in October 2004 by our team of the most experienced professionals in the wine industry and quickly became a trusted source for rare wine. Today, HDH is helmed by Paul Hart (Chairman & CEO), and Ben Nelson (President). Paul began his career at Christie’s Wine Department and held executive positions at Davis & Company and Sotheby’s. As part of their commitment to superior service, Hart Davis Hart spearheaded the development of their online bidding platform, which is the most sophisticated system of its kind. Released in March of 2015, the mobile app and auction website allow users to place absentee and live bids from anywhere.