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Ahh... That makes some sense.
So in addition to the one, two, and three star notations often used, the
term
"Versteigerungswein" can be found on these auction bottles?
I have never seen a bottle in person, rather only seen them offered on
internet reatialers stock lists.
Is there "Versteigerungswein" used on the label to distinguish between
the
two different wines?
Thanks!
No, never on the labels, That would not be legal.
A golden or long capsule or a three star notation might be indicative - but
you'll have to know the particular batch of wine to know that it was offered
at the auctions.
Your vendor would likely inform about that, however, to justify the often
higher price or to promote the wine.

Another point, the vintner has to be a member of, for instance, the
"Bernkasteler Ring" to submit any wine for the auction, by itself a quality
mark. Look for the term or for the letters VDP on the label.

Auction prices are exorbitant at times, btw. The last one of VDP this year
saw the following record breakers:

Fritz Haag, Brauneberger-Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese
2001 - 2603,04 euros per bottle.
J.J.Prüm, Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese 2000 - 2662,20
per euros bottle.

Add 30% to get the USD price...

Anders