IRVINE, Calif., July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum Wine Auctions dazzled bidders in Hong Kong on June 25( )and 26 at its largest sale to date since launching in July 2009.

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum Wine Auctions, one of the new leading players in fine and rare wine auctions, will hold its largest live auction to date on March 12 and March 13, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. HKT (March 11 and March 12, 2011, 6:00 p.m.

NAPA, Calif., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- WineBid.com, the premier Internet auction of fine and rare wines, has secured an extraordinary consignment from a Northern California collector. The collection is primarily made up of First Growth Bordeaux from the legendary vintages of the late 20th century.

Chinese investors are pouring into the fine wine market, easing fears it would be hurt by the global recession, experts say. The latest example is Chateau Latour 2008, which when released in May was selling for $2,650 per case but has now risen to $5,000, while cases of Chateau Lafite Rothschild have zoomed from $3,250 apiece to $5,850 as more and more buyers chase a limited amount of product, The Daily Telegraph reported Saturday. It's been a real success story, Simon Berry, the chairman of Berry Bros & Ruddy, told the newspaper.

STRUGGLING to find that perfect Christmas gift? A Vivat Bacchus hamper may be what you are looking for. For Pounds 45,000 ($92,768, E62,923), the London restaurant has filled its box of treats with culinary delights, from Royal Beluga Caspian Caviar to 500g of Elba White Truffles.