Most serious wine collectors have a pretty decent working knowledge of DRC and its famous wines. However, sometimes it’s fun just to revisit all the little things that you thought you already knew. Wine Searcher has a great article worth reading on random DRC knowledge this week. Here’s a great example from the article:
Foie gras can be the perfect luxury wine pairing for collectors. and it is now possible to enjoy the two together. California just recently lifted the ban on foie gras production. Chefs can now legally sell and serve it in their restaurants, whereas they previously gave it away for free after the 2012 ban when…
As a wine collector, in the United States, one would hope that a better-performing dollar would lead to more bargains for collectible wines. However, as a New York Times article points out today, luxury goods and limited supply does not necessarily mean these savings get passed on to the collector: “The wine producer will increase…
With the combination of a relatively poor global economy, strong US Dollar and what looks to be a pretty good Bordeaux vintage, this could finally be the time for wine collectors to stock up on newly collectible Bordeaux. “While stressing that at this early stage it is impossible to predict prices with any accuracy, Philippe…
As we begin 2015, it’s normally time to see where we can be a little more disciplined in our lives and make some good ‘ol New Year’s Resolutions. For wine collectors the Fall Release and Holiday Seasons can be a time for indulgence, to let things go unattended, including your home cellar situation. And for…
It’s a predicament we wine collectors have all faced at one time or another: how do you casually represent yourself at a party and show off your passion for wine at the same time? Everyone will be looking at you to be THE wine guy, especially those who don’t know much about wine. You want to talk wine…
Champagne is not just a drink of celebration. The sparkling sensation is appropriate for any occasion. So whether you’re going to be serving it at your Christmas dinner, partaking in it at your annual New Year’s Eve party, or simply enjoying it with friends on a quiet evening, Vinfolio has champagne to offer for every occasion. We’re also…
The holidays have arrived and it’s that time of the year when you have to start thinking about gift giving. Still don’t know what to give your friend that’s a wine lover or collector? Here are some great suggestions to get you started. A BOTTLE MATCHED PERFECTLY TO THE COLLECTOR As a wine gift, there’s nothing like…
Whether you’re a new wine aficionado or a seasoned collector, these five picks – three reference guides and two “just for fun” books – are a great starting point for building a wine library. If you’ve been bitten by the wine bug, reading about wine can be just fun as drinking it! (Okay, almost.) Any other must-have titles you recommend?…
Digital Provenance: How Wine Bottles Will Be Tracked Using Bitcoin Introduction Bitcoin is going to revolutionize the way that wine provenance is understood in the digital age. Imagine a world in which you hold ownership of both a physical bottle of wine and a unique digital record that verifies exactly who owned the bottle of…
Truly passionate wine lovers know that tasting wine involves all the senses. A beautiful glass of wine can pair well with innovative architecture, eye-catching vistas, relaxing accommodations, and of course, first class food, so we’re bringing you seven of our favorite wineries where tasting is an experience to behold. We know there are dozens of stunning wineries…
Storing your wine in a locker is not the bargain that you might think. There are many people in the wine collecting community that have chosen to store their wine in self-service wine locker facilities, as shown by the rise in recent years of ‘do-it-yourself’ locations popping up across the U.S. These are often viewed…
