Specialist profile WEBB'S A resurgence of interest in wine collecting is afoot worldwide, and at New Zealand's number-one auction house, Webb's, they've seen a pronounced uptick in the under-40 demographic. Along with the older and supposedly wiser among us, emerging connoisseurs are breaking the mould, exploring new flavours and becoming active participants in the auction scene. How does one go about that, though? We asked Head of Fine Wines & Whiskies at Webb's, Marcus Atkinson.
So Marcus, where does Webb's get its wines and whiskies? Although Webb's takes pride in its well-established network of sources, two-thirds of consignors in each auction are usually new to us. These vendors range from retirees with a couple of old bottles of whisky that have been gathering dust for 30 years, to regular buyers…
