Our Fine Wine and Spirits department offers expertise in the valuation and sale of wines, champagnes, ports, whiskies and spirits from across the globe. We handle everything from single bottles to entire cellars, achieving strong results for both classic vintages and contemporary labels.
Particular demand continues for fine Bordeaux and Burgundy, vintage champagne and dessert wines, alongside rare Scotch whiskies and limited-edition releases from leading distilleries. These categories remain especially attractive to collectors and investors, and our team provides clear advice on buying, selling and current market trends.
The department is led by Peter Hopkins, one of the North of England’s foremost authorities on wine and spirits. With a distinguished career spanning many years, Peter has achieved the prestigious national title of 'UK Sommelier of the Year' and has served as an inspector for the consumers' association, Which?