Auckland wine collector John Bergin’s 1500

Auckland wine collector John Bergin successfully auctioned off his 1,500-bottle collection for over $100,000. The event was notable for being a 'white glove auction,' where every single item was sold to bidders.
Why it matters
The auction demonstrates the high market value and collector interest in aged, curated wine collections within the New Zealand market.
John Bergin with Finn McCabe, fine wines and whiskies specialist at Webb s Auction House. Photo / Supplied
The article is a standard human-interest business report regarding a private collection sale.
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