California Treasures Abound in Heritage’s Fine & Rare Wine Auction, Bookending Napa’s Tradition of Excellence

Sought-after vintages in the March 22 event include a 1969 Chappellet, 145 bottles of Screaming Eagle and more than 300 bottles of Sine Qua Non DOWNLOAD DIGITAL PRESS KIT DALLAS, Texas (March 8, 2024) — California’s wines have played a pivotal role in shaping the world’s perception of American winemaking. In its nascent stages, the region’s dedication to quality and character laid the groundwork for what would become a global phenomenon, though many of those wines were made in the image of classic European growing regions. Over the years, winemaking in California has undergone a transformative evolution, culminating in the current era of cult winemaking. This shift has not only elevated the standards of excellence but also introduced a new generation of iconic wines, revered for their complexity and rarity. In Heritage’s March 22 Fine & Rare Wine Signature® Auction, California’s venerable old labels and avant-garde modern cult winemakers come together in one remarkable event, seamlessly connecting the dots between the greatest wines the region has ever produced. “This auction is a celebration of excellence and innovation, marking a significant chapter in the history of California’s viticulture,” says Frank Martell, Heritage’s Senior Director of Fine & Rare Wine, “and the list of treasured lots on offer couldn’t be more extravagant.” Several key collections in the auction bear witness to the rich heritage and bright future of California winemaking. The Silverado Cellar, which Martell calls the most amazing collection of golden-era California Cabernet he has ever seen, was assembled by a Napa Valley restaurateur and collector and features a number of exceptional offerings, including a 1969 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon in 5-liter, 1974 Heitz Martha’s Vineyard in magnum, 1970 Mayacamas Cabernet in 6-liter and 1974 Joseph Phelps Insignia in 5-liter. In addition, the Grateful Cellar of Dan Philips, the Nevada Collection, the Guilford Cellar, the Tucker Collection and the Driftwood Cellar combine to offer 145 bottles and five magnums of Screaming Eagle. The auction also features an incredible 317 bottles of Sine Qua Non. “Each collection showcases rare and sought-after vintages that embody the spirit and passion of their collectors, but the depth and breadth of California’s winemaking history is unparalleled,” Martell says. Not all of the auction’s highlights hail from California, however. Francophiles will be delighted to discover standouts such as two bottles of 1991 Leroy Musigny, a 1999 Bouchard La Romanee in Jeroboam, two bottles of 1996 D’Auvenay Mazis Chambertin, a 1980 Jayer Echezeaux, two bottles of 1980 Cros Parantoux, an 1899 Chateau Latour and four bottles of 1989 Chateau Haut Brion. Other top lots include:   • Chateau Cheval Blanc 2005 St. Emilion Bottle (12)   • Chateau Latour 2003 Pauillac Bottle (12)   • Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1929 Pauillac Bottle (1)   • Chateau Mouton Rothschild 2009 Pauillac Bottle (12)   • La Tache 1990 Domaine de la Romanee Conti Bottle (1)   • Bonnes Mares 1993 Domaine Dujac Bottle (2)   • Corton Charlemagne 1993 Coche-Dury Bottle (1)   • Musigny Blanc 1992 Comte de Vogue Bottle (1)   • Chateauneuf du Pape 1978 Reserve, Chateau Rayas Bottle (1)   • Cote Rotie 1976 La Mouline, E. Guigal Bottle (2)   • Ermitage 1991 Cuvee Cathelin, J.L. Chave Bottle (1)   • Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon 1969 Napa Valley Bottle (1)   • Harlan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 Bottle (3)   • Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 1974 Monte Bello Bottle (2)   • Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Bottle (3)   • Sine Qua Non Syrah 2000 Heels over Head Bottle (6)   • Fairchild Estate Cabernet Sauvignon NV Perrarus 3, Museum Series Warhol Double-Magnum (1) For information on all lots in Heritage’s March 22 Fine & Rare Wine Signature® Auction, visit HA.com/5553. Heritage Auctions is the largest fine art and collectibles auction house founded in the United States, and the world's largest collectibles auctioneer. Heritage maintains offices in New York, Dallas, Beverly Hills, Chicago, Palm Beach, London, Paris, Geneva, Amsterdam and Hong Kong. Heritage also enjoys the highest Online traffic and dollar volume of any auction house on earth (source: SimilarWeb and Hiscox Report). The Internet's most popular auction-house website, HA.com, has more than 1,750,000 registered bidder-members and searchable free archives of 6,000,000 past auction records with prices realized, descriptions and enlargeable photos. Reproduction rights routinely granted to media for photo credit. For breaking stories, follow us: HA.com/Facebook and HA.com/Twitter . Link to this release or view prior press releases . ac Hi-Res images available: Rhonda Reinhart, Communications Specialist 214-409-1798 or RhondaR@HA.com