Fine Wines & Whiskies
Our Fine Wines & Whiskies Auctions
Our Fine Wines & Whiskies Department has led the New Zealand auction market since the early 1980s. With Live and Online Auctions throughout the year, we offer our clients not only a wide range of cellared Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Rhone, Port and spirits but also iconic wines from New Zealand, Australia, Italy and Spain.
Looking for something specific?
Whether it's a New Zealand wine from your birth year you seek, or a bold Barolo from Piedmont, let us help you find the exact bottle of wine you're looking for.
Current Online Auction
Fine Wines & Whiskies
5—10 December
—Accepting Post Auction Offers
Step into one of the most anticipated Fine Wines & Whiskies auctions of the year: our summer, pre-festive Online Auction. Explore rare whiskies like Springbank and other coveted Campbeltown distilleries, alongside distinctive independent bottlings.
For al-fresco and celebratory tables, uncover aged French wines from celebrated Châteaux and elevate your parties with sparkling icons—from a Magnum of Moët to the prestige of Salon.
Kiwi classics and Barolo treasures await, plus exceptional-value lots from the cellar of Sir George Fistonich.
Highlights to help you navigate this exquisite and varied offering include: the Springbank 21 Year Old 2020 Release, The Macallan Harmony Collection ‘Rich Cacao,’ 2002 Salon Blanc de Blancs, and 2007 Château Haut-Brion.
Marcus Atkinson, DipWSET
Head of Fine Wines & Whiskies
Marshell Wan 尹翰深
Manager, Fine Wines & Whiskies
Recent Live Auction
Fine Wines & Whiskies
Wednesday 26 November, 6 pm
Webb’s Fine Wines & Whiskies Live Auction is now open for bidding.
This catalogue showcases the extraordinary: majestic large-format Bordeaux, Burgundy and exceptionally rare Whiskies, curated for those who seek craftsmanship and provenance. Alongside these treasures, you’ll find the global rarities and limited releases that define our auctions.
We’re also delighted to invite you to an optional exclusive, ticketed dinner held alongside the auction. Enjoy a four-course menu—from charcoal-grilled prawns to festive ham—paired with exceptional wines and concluding with petit fours and a rare single malt whisky.
This intimate evening offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow collectors in a refined setting.
Marcus Atkinson, DipWSET
Head of Fine Wines & Whiskies
Upcoming Online Auction
Fine Wines & Whiskies
23—28 January
Marcus Atkinson, DipWSET
Head of Fine Wines & Whiskies
Marshell Wan 尹翰深
Manager, Fine Wines & Whiskies
Upcoming Online Auction
Fine Wines & Whiskies
13—18 February
Marcus Atkinson, DipWSET
Head of Fine Wines & Whiskies
Marshell Wan 尹翰深
Manager, Fine Wines & Whiskies
Fine Wines & Whiskies Department
The demand for fine wines and rare whiskies has increased substantially in the last six years. This is illustrated by our recent sale of a signed assortment case of 1992 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti which achieved the price of $31,668, well exceeding expectations. Another recent highlight saw the sale of an exceptional bottle of 50-year-old Macallan that realised a total of $155,000.
Webb’s offers independent and professional advice on buying and selling wine. We hold up to 18 Fine Wines & Whiskies auctions each year in four categories: Live, Online, Single Owner and Buy Now. As well as offering Private Sales outside of auction through our Webb’s Wine Exchange.
For our consignors, we will maximise the value of your wines and whiskies. Once consigned, we can ship your wine to our temperature-controlled cellar where we offer complimentary storage until it is sold.
Webb’s takes pride in ensuring we provide the highest quality products and services to our purchasers. Therefore, all of the wines Webb’s offer have been carefully inspected by our experienced specialists, enabling us to offer information on condition and provenance.
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Marcus Atkinson, DipWSET
Head of Fine Wines & Whiskies
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Marcus is a highly experienced and widely respected Fine Wines & Whiskies expert, auctioneer and educator. He has 25 years of experience in the specialist wine trades of Britain, France, Australia and New Zealand. Marcus has held previous appointments managing fine wine departments for Oddbins, Threshers and Sainsbury’s in London & Europe.
Marcus joined Webb’s after 13 years in a direct-to-consumer winery consultancy and liaison merchant in Australia. He established their New Zealand division in 2008, moving to Aotearoa in 2011 as NZ Director.Marcus has also previously served as a sommelier at ‘Le Pont de la Tour’; a UK fine-dining institution with viticultural and winemaking experience of the 2000 vintage in Bordeaux and Jurançon. Marcus holds an Applied Biology BSc (Hons) from Nottingham University and holds a Diploma in Wines and Spirits (AIWS) with the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET).
Marshell Wan 尹翰深
Manager, Fine Wines & Whiskies
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Marshell is highly specialised in the Asian wine trading market. He brings his experience as a buyer in Bordeaux, France to the Webb’s team in his role as Fine and Rare Wines Specialist. His key focus is on generations X, Y, and Z in the Chinese wine auction market.Marshell holds a Bachelor of Business Studies degree from the University of Exeter, and an MSc in Wine Management from the Burgundy Business school in Dijon. He is proficient in Burgundy and Bordeaux wines, has attained a Level 3 Wine and Spirit Education Trust Certificate, and has Level 4 certification well within reach.
Marshell ran his own wine trading business while studying, and accumulated a number of clients in the Asian and Europe region. In the process, he honed his industry research and analysis skills. This knowledge has led to proven sales results.
Early 2020 marked Marshell’s return to New Zealand from France. With Webb’s, he is taking his knowledge of the world of wine to new heights. He is dedicated to providing exemplary service, ensuring that vendors and buyers have excellent auction experiences.
Finn McCabe
Specialist, Fine Wines & Whiskies
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Finn is a Fine Wines & Whiskies specialist with a background that spans winemaking, academia, and international business. He began his career at Davenport Vineyards, the UK’s first organic winery, before completing studies in international business in Wellington and Milan. Finn holds a master’s in viticulture and oenology from Lincoln University and the WSET Level 3 qualification.At Webb’s, Finn focuses on sourcing and curating mature wines ready to be enjoyed. He sees auctions as a way to connect collectors with bottles at their peak, offering exceptional drinking experiences across New Zealand and beyond.
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