Purchasing wine futures is something many investors are interested in, and for good reason. You can buy popular wines in advance (long before they are bottled and reach the market) and often at the lowest possible price. Futures are the bedrock of many successful wine investment portfolios.
There’s one question many savvy investors ask: Is it worth investing in wine? The short answer for many investors is “yes.” Buying fine wine can be an excellent way to diversify your portfolio. As one of the historically best-performing alternative assets on the market, it’s become an increasingly attractive option to investors around the globe. In fact, fine wine consistently matches and even outperforms returns from the S&P 500 year after year—and people are starting to notice.
Fine wine can make a couple’s wedding day feel all the more special. Whether toasting to the newlyweds over a flute of rosé Champagne or sipping Pinot Noir with dinner, the right wine is one that everyone will remember long after the night is over.
But what is a good wine for a wedding? If you want a memorable wine to serve at a reception or to give to the happy couple, there are a few crowd-pleasing styles that are sure to impress. From food-friendly Brunello to celebratory Champagne, this guide includes the best selection of wedding wines on the market today, as well as some essential tips on how to pick out the perfect bottle for every type of celebration.
Fine wine can make a couple’s wedding day feel all the more special. Whether toasting to the newlyweds over a flute of rosé Champagne or sipping Pinot Noir with dinner, the right wine is one that everyone will remember long after the night is over.
But what is a good wine for a wedding? If you want a memorable wine to serve at a reception or to give to the happy couple, there are a few crowd-pleasing styles that are sure to impress. From food-friendly Brunello to celebratory Champagne, this guide includes the best selection of wedding wines on the market today, as well as some essential tips on how to pick out the perfect bottle for every type of celebration.
The wine industry supply chain is facing extensive delays and increased costs. Since 2020, wineries around the world have struggled to produce and ship wine at the same cost as they did in years past.
But what impact do wine industry supply chain issues have on wine collectors?
UPDATE: We are starting to release our allocations of 2019 Bordeaux, and, as expected, it’s a fantastic vintage. Better yet, these wines are being offered at great values for the collector! The 2019 vintage of Château Palmer, for example, was released at a price 33 percent lower than the just-as-impressive 2018 vintage. Additionally, critics such as…
What’s in store for the fine wine market this year? We’ve taken a look at the data and found a number of emerging trends that might impact your buying and selling decisions this year. Many of these trends have been gaining ground for a while, but this year they may have particular impact on the market.
Considering wine as an asset class can be an attractive option for collectors because trends in the wine market are generally more stable and predictable than they are in many other industries. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC), for instance, has held a strong share of the secondary market for decades, and this trend isn’t expected to reverse anytime soon. However, in order to maximize your returns, you need to consider what makes wine a great investment, how to identify wines that are worth keeping, and what to do with your bottles once you have them in your cellar.
With ripe, perfumed aromas and lively acidity, the 2017 Bordeaux vintage is shaping up to be a very approachable release for collectors. It’s true that these wines aren’t quite as exciting and sumptuous as the recent 2015 and 2016 vintages, but 2017 Bordeaux is still worth consideration. This vintage is perfect for early to mid-term drinking, with a great expression of terroir. However, before you invest in 2017 Bordeaux wine futures, keep in mind that quality varies in this vintage and many producers had to overcome poor weather conditions. You’ll need to choose your bottles carefully, but if you do, you can expect to find supremely drinkable, fresh-tasting wines that you can enjoy while your more legendary bottles mature.
Experts at Liv-ex have noticed a clear link between Brexit and wine prices. Since the Brexit vote passed on June 23, 2016, we’ve seen more expensive wines and higher profits for collectors on the fine wine market. This means Brexit could have an impact on your fine wine collection over the next few years.
Burgundy is making a huge comeback this year, and it’s all thanks to a group of spectacular wine producers. According to Liv-ex, Burgundian wines (both red and white styles) are gaining in popularity on the secondary market, and this increase in value is expected to continue over the next few years.
Danish author Isak Dinesen famously wrote, “There are many ways to the recognition of truth, and Burgundy is one of them.” The Burgundy region crafts some of the greatest bottles of Pinot Noir in the world, full of rich flavors that often grow more complex and beautiful with age. But over the past decade, Burgundy’s red wines have been overshadowed somewhat by Bordeaux. In the mid-2000s, as Bordeaux’s value skyrocketed (especially in countries like China), Burgundy’s value remained more steady. This caused some serious collectors to question whether Burgundian wine was worth the investment, or if Bordeaux would be a wiser choice.