Wine Investment Advice

Global demand for fine wine has increased significantly over the past few decades. Wine is no longer just an object of enjoyment - it is now considered a serious investment commodity. Only a tiny fraction of the world's wines increase in financial value over time, however. Below are some tips for seeking out the best investment wines.

Wine Investment Essentials

1. Learn which factors affect Wine Prices.
2. Store the wine correctly. See Wine Storage Advice.
3. Focus on top wines from top vintages. See Recommended Investment Wines.
4. Take advice from reputable retailers and consider the top critics' Wine Scores.

Helpful Wine Investment Advice

• Consider covering your investment with Wine Insurance.
• Get ahead of other investors by buying Wine Futures (En Primeur).
• Purchasing in Europe? Buy and store wines 'under bond' to avoid EU Sales Taxes.
• Be aware of how time affects wine bottle Fill Levels.
• Learn the language of wine merchants' Terminology & Abbreviations.
• Make use of Wine-Searcher's Wine Valuation Service.

Much of the information above is useful whether you're buying wines for enjoyment or as an investment. And whatever your situation, it's always useful to know which are the world's Most Expensive Wines and Best Value Wines.