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Established in 1820, Acker is America’s oldest and most respected wine merchant—and the world’s leading fine wine auction house. Now in its third century, Acker stands as the global destination for collectors, enthusiasts, and investors seeking the finest wines and spirits, with an unparalleled reputation for integrity, expertise, and exceptional service.
From its origins as a family-owned shop in New York City, Acker has grown into a worldwide network with offices in Hong Kong and London, a presence in more than twenty cities across the globe, and further expansion on the horizon. The company hosts live and online auctions year-round, giving clients continuous access to the most coveted bottles from the world’s greatest cellars.
Beyond auctions, Acker offers a full suite of fine wine services including retail sourcing, cellar management and appraisals, investment advisement, bespoke events and tastings, wine excursions, and a world-class wine club, creating a true one-stop destination for the global fine wine community.
A pioneer in international expansion, Acker was the first wine auction house to hold a sale in Asia in 2008, just ten years after its inaugural auction in New York. Today, Acker holds live auctions in the United States, Hong Kong, Switzerland, and Singapore. Having surpassed US $2 billion in lifetime auction sales, Acker continues to set world records while remaining true to the same principles that have defined it since 1820: expertise, authenticity, and an enduring passion for the world’s greatest wines.
THE WORLD’S DESTINATION FOR FINE & RARE WINE™
HISTORY
In 1998, the third generation of the Kapon family led by John Kapon, expanded the retail store operation to conduct independent, live auctions in New York City. Rather than follow in the footsteps of traditional auction houses who, at the time, charged commissions to both buyer and seller, Acker set itself apart by removing the sellers commission entirely, attracting many new collectors to the world of wine auctions. Generally known to be little more than open rooms with rows of chairs facing an auctioneer, Acker’s auctions became food and wine celebrations – convivial, social gatherings hosted at some of New York’s best restaurants - all of which were “bring your own bottle” friendly and offered tastes of wines from the collections being sold. Almost overnight, the wine auction archetype was transformed from a starchy, stiff, business event to a vivacious assembly of oenophiles, and Acker continued to set itself apart from its competitors. It remains to this day an innovator in the wine industry, embracing technology and emerging trends, while employing a unique, warm, and welcoming approach to offering fine and rare wine to collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.
