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VDP Wine Auction results 2009
During the last weekend of September, hundreds of wine devotees made their way to Trier, Kloster Eberbach and Bad Kreuznach to participate in the annual auctions held by the VDP, or Prädikat Wine Estates – formerly known as the estates that auctioned “natural wines.” The auctions, a tradition practiced by the VDP since the 19th century, are a benchmark in assessing the potential and/or appreciation in value of members’ wines.
Impressive Results
The final fall of the hammer marked the end of hours of haggling during which brokers vied with one another to fetch the best results for their customers. During the next few weeks, wine estates will be shipping their finest wines of new and/or mature vintages all over the world. This year a total of 12,000 bottles came under the hammer. The proceeds are valued at a remarkable 706,000 Euros, or an average of ca. 58 Euros per bottle – much to the delight of VDP growers. Smaller harvests in recent years account for the smaller quantity of wines auctioned in the Mosel region.
Highlights
- 1945 Schloss Leyer Goldloch Riesling Edelbeerenauslese
Schlossgut Diel
3,748.50 Euros (0.7-liter bottle, gross price) - 2007 Scharzhofberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese lange Goldkapsel #27
Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt
704,00 Euros (0.75-liter bottle, gross price);
364,14 Euros (0.375-liter bottle, gross price) - 1989 Saarburger Rausch Riesling Eiswein
Weingut Geltz-Zilliken
1,213.80 Euros (1.5-liter bottle, gross price)
Complete Regional Results
Mosel-Saar-Ruwer – Rheingau - Nahe / Ahr
Centennial Auction in 2010
In the course of its centennial activities in 2010, the VDP will conduct a national auction of rare wines to mark its founding date: 26 November.
