There are several factors to look out for when starting an investment
in Fine Wine. The following are some examples:
Winery/Chateau
The reputation
of the winery/chateau is of utmost importance.
In France, look not only into
the First Growths, but also at the 'Super
Seconds'. Even selected wines
that belong in the ‘Fifth Growths’ have
proven to be profitable. In Australia,
stick to the established iconic wineries
that offers Blue-Chip Wines. Emerging
and Cult wines should also not be ignored!
Wines from North America are
extremely difficult to lay your hands
on, but worth every effort. Waiting
lists for these rarities are often as long
as two years!
Vintage/Weather
Grapes, like any other fruits, depend
on ideal weather conditions to produce
a good, sweet, juicy crop. The
world right now has been experiencing
erratic and unpredictable weather.
A truly magnificent wine can only
be produced in ideal weather conditions.
From the time the vine starts
to bud, every drop of rain, every hour
of sunshine and every degree of heat
has its eventual effect on the quality
and character of the wine. Hence the
special uniqueness of each Vintage.
History has shown that only 2 or 3
vintages out of every decade are of a
high enough quality to be used as an
investment wine.
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