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About Sterling Wine Auctions
Sterling Wine Auctions
Wine distribution specialists
From humble beginnings in 1992, Sterling Wine Auctions is now well placed to lead the global growth of Australian wine auction sales.
The strength in the Sterling business is linked to a customer service commitment that equally serves both buyers and sellers. Enjoying going to work each day and having a real interest in the wine industry is the common denominator for each Sterling Staffer.
Located in Perth, the capital of dynamic Western Australia, Sterling located on the same time line as most important and emerging Asian markets. What’s more, one of the world greatest wine growing areas, Margaret River and the WA Great Southern is on our back door.
The Sterling business is based on bringing wine buyers and sellers together, the monthly live on-line auction is our most visible avenue, there are many others.
Sterling Live Online Internet Auctions
Monthly Auctions are promoted to over 6,000 E-mail linked customers around Australia and the world.
Auction catalogues which average 2,500 lots are web based and now “Live Online”
The worlds most advanced and effective (user friendly) web site with instant access to 5 years of cross-referenced sales results
Sixty to Eighty percent of purchases are packed and freighted to buyers around Australia and OS.
Sterling provides a range of services for the client without the time or the expertise to bid on their own behalf.
After the careful establishment and confirmation of Client objectives and budgets Sterling can act for a client.
Often these individual clients services are included in the existing general fee structure.
Sourcing Back Vintage Australian, French & Italian Premium Wines
Often trade and large private clients require large quantities of a particular wine. (eg Sterling recently sourced sixty bottles of 1986 Penfolds Grange for a Hong Kong based Client)
Sterling has access to some of the world’s largest cellars. Of course quick results often require the payment of above market prices.
Sourcing Current Vintage Australian French & Italian Premium Wines
Sterling local and offshore clients often rely on the Sterling Liquor licenses and network to source rare or allocated current vintage premium wines.
Wine exported directly from this facility leaves Australia without WET or GST. Fees for this service are linked to the time involved. In most cases the fee is 10% of the invoice value.
Sourcing Current Vintage Australian branded Commercial Wines
Sterling enjoys streamline access to an extensive national network of wine producers, wine makers, distributors, wine commentators and consultants.
After the clear establishment of a clients brand / value / price needs a range of options can be proposed.
This service extends equally to the purchase of a single dozen to a full shipping container. Fees for this service are linked to the time involved and are negotiable. In most cases the fee is 10% of the invoice value.
Sourcing Current Vintage Australian un-branded / Own Brand Commercial Wines
The current oversupply of Australian commercial wines and the significant rationalisation of the Wine retail sector has led to some exciting high profit opportunities for commercial wine buyers.
Sterling can provide a complete service that delivers cleanskin, unlabeled bottled wine or Sterling own brand wine to virtually any price point. Consignments as small as approx 60 dozen can be accommodated, particularly if it is part of a market trial.
Fulfillment, Freight Services & Tax / Export management
The Sterling Wine business is built on the ability to manage the sale, packaging and freight of consignments that range from a single bottle to multiple shipping pallets.
We deal each month with single bottle values that range from $1,000 to $5. Every aspect of freight, insurance, tax and export issues are dealt with on a daily basis.