The wine world has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last few decades. From the rise of prestigious wine estates in Bordeaux to the soaring prices of top-tier wines, it seems like we reach a new peak every year. But, as prices continue to climb, insiders have begun to question whether the wine world has… Continue reading Has the Fine Wine World Reached Its Big Bang?
PublishedSitting down to dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant is one of life’s great pleasures. The hushed ambiance, the poetry of the cuisine, the anticipation of what is surely going to be an extraordinary experience. But then the wine list arrives, and there’s a slight moment of disappointment as you discover the perfectly chilled 1975 Chateau… Continue reading Why It’s Hard to Find Older Vintage Wines in a Restaurant?
PublishedA significant wine fraud case has captured headlines over the last week, highlighting a growing concern in the luxury goods market that the sale of counterfeit wine is still shrouded in immense counterfeit potential. A team involved in a fraud ring were uncovered in a highly sophisticated operation between Italian and Swiss authorities, bringing to… Continue reading Fake Vintage Wine Hits the News Again
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PublishedLike other valuable and investable commodities, wine is sometimes now the victim of fraud – from bottles refilled or passed off as older or younger than they are to outright counterfeits. Using a trusted wine supplier is the best way to avoid the possibility of falling victim to counterfeit or badly stored wine in a… Continue reading Why Checking the Authenticity of Your Wine is Important
PublishedHaving just returned from three separate weeks of en primeur tastings in Bordeaux, we can confirm that the 2022 Bordeaux vintage is a truly excellent one. The best since 2016 (although warmer and richer than that) and equal, if not superior, to the stellar pair of 2009 and 2010.
PublishedWill investing in vintage Champagne continue to sparkle in 2023? As the clock struck midnight on the 31st of December, the sound of Champagne corks could be heard all over the world. Happy New Year! Welcome, 2023! This will be the year that will make all our dreams come true! Everyone everywhere was enjoying the… Continue reading Investing in Champagne in 2023
PublishedIt is with great joy that I introduce Vindome’s 2022 Fine Wine Investment Market Report. It has been a year of highs and lows, but there are a few takeaways that investors – experienced or beginners – need to know if they are going to enjoy a “fruitful” 2023. General good news Compared to other… Continue reading Vindome’s 2022 Fine Wine Investment Market Report
PublishedPreliminary Report In general, the summer of 2022 was hot across the whole of Europe, with limited rainfall in the spring and early summer. Ostensibly a great weather pattern for the ripening of a healthy crop. So, what can we expect from fine wine’s 2022 vintage? As usual, there were isolated Spring frosts, which pose… Continue reading What to Expect from Fine Wine’s Vintage 2022
PublishedFor centuries wine producers have walked lovingly along their rows of vines, inspecting their fruit. This traditional walk has given producers an idea of when they should think about harvesting and gives them an idea of the wine they are about to make. It allows them to muse as they gaze upon their pastoral idyll… Continue reading How Does Climate Change Affect the Bordeaux Wine Region
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