After seven consecutive months of decreases for the Liv-ex Fine Wine 1000, the index turned and posted a 1.38% return in May. A contributor to this performance was the Fine Wine 50 which rose 1.76%, its best monthly performance…

The 2019 En Primeur campaign began this week with Angludet releasing at £276 per 12×75, a 11.5% decrease on its 2018 release price. Interest in Bordeaux is set to pick up steam next week with the delayed release of…

It’s a short week in the UK, tomorrow marks 75 years since VE Day, and the British public will be off work to share in the celebrations. While wines from 1945 failed to trade this week (although several were…

Much has been written about what makes a bottle of wine expensive, particularly from a consumer standpoint. In the world of investments too, the value of assets has been a commonly explored topic. It often makes headlines when fine wine outperforms equities – like in the current climate, when high-end wines are proving robust amid the turmoil…

Today is Queen Elizabeth II’s 94th birthday and so we raise a virtual glass of the finest Champagne, in her honour. During her 68-year reign as Queen, she has upheld the Royal Warrants of eight Champagne Houses, with a ninth awarded and…

Following our post which examined regional patterns, today’s blog takes a look at the most active fine wines this past quarter. In line with Italy’s growing trade share, an Italian wine has taken the top spot: Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Riserva Monfortino 2013….

Wine shops around the world have seen a sharp increase in online activity this past month, with multiple retailers describing the demand as similar to Christmas. Christmas is never a strong period for the secondary market which is dominated…

Global equities have taken a severe hit this past week as Covid-19 has continued to spread globally. With every small piece of fresh news adding to the uncertainty, finding calm waters has been challenge. But as you can see…

Covid-19 has taken its toll on global markets, disrupting supply chains, pushing stock prices lower, and dramatically affecting currencies as people look to decrease their risk. The Euro has been a beneficiary. The Fine Wine 50, denominated in Sterling,…