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Do women make better wine tasters than men?

There is a Lily Allen song that was very popular in the mid-teen years of 2000. In 2014, the British songstress sang about gender inequalities in the music (and general showbiz) industry with provocative lyrics such as “If I told you about my sex life, you call me a slut Them boys be talking ’bout… Continue reading Do women make better wine tasters than men?

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Online vs traditional auctions: What’s the difference?

Please forgive me, as I will be showing my age here. But hands up if you remember life before the Internet? Who can remember back to the days when we didn’t have the constant stream of consciousness access to all the information we need (or don’t) in the world, where we had limited options, and… Continue reading Online vs traditional auctions: What’s the difference?

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What to Expect from Fine Wine’s Vintage 2022

Preliminary 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

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Left Bank vs. Right Bank Bordeaux: The Differences 

As you continue your wine investment journey with Vindome, you will begin to become familiar with a few terms. We have already discussed the 1855 Classification in length, so I would hope that any regular readers don’t need any clarification on what First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth growths mean. We have mentioned wine regions… Continue reading Left Bank vs. Right Bank Bordeaux: The Differences 

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Italian Fine Wine as an Investment 

Unless you have been living under a rock, it will not have escaped your notice that French wine no longer reigns supreme when it comes to investing. Venture capitalists are waking up to the fact that other countries have the potential to topple Bordeaux and Burgundy off their top spots. Italians Do it Better The… Continue reading Italian Fine Wine as an Investment 

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Why Are Burgundy Prices Rising?

Since the days of Cain and Abel, sibling rivalries have dotted history in many shapes and forms. William and Harry – famously separated after Megxit. The Jacksons all hated each other.  Liam and Noel, not only took each other to court but broke up one of the most popular, not to mention successful, bands Britain… Continue reading Why Are Burgundy Prices Rising?

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The Best Champagne Vintages for Investors

We’ve got news for you. Bubbly is not just for Christmas. All too often, we forget that the delicious sparkling wine is an anytime drink, from pre to post-dinner. Champagne breakfasts are more than a la mode these days, adding a little bit of ooh la la to birthdays, hen weekends, or wedding days. “Champagne… Continue reading The Best Champagne Vintages for Investors

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What Is Biodynamic Wine: A Controversial Trend

Say the words biodynamic wine in any circle of sommeliers and you are introducing a cat among the oenological pigeons. There are some that love it. The “world’s best restaurant” Noma in Copenhagen is one example The three-star Michelin restaurant famously served a glass of €8 biodynamic wine with their €350 signature starter to much… Continue reading What Is Biodynamic Wine: A Controversial Trend

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5 Emerging Fine Wine Regions

It’s an exciting time to be alive. Entrepreneurship is on the rise, there are more millionaires (and billionaires) than ever, and technology is moving forward faster than ever imagined possible. What seemed improbable, even impossible, just five years ago is now par for the course. Take our wine investment app as a case in point… Continue reading 5 Emerging Fine Wine Regions

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