Investment Resources

Wine investments are an enjoyable alternative investment which can yield solid returns for well constructed collections.  However, there have been, and will always be a number of unscrupulous operators on the fringes of the UK and intenational fine wine markets.  There several golden rules to building an attractive and profitable collection:

Buy from reputable sources that you trust.

Buy from well known 'blue-chip' wine estates.

Do your research.

Manage your own storage accounts.

KEY WEBSITES

http://www.wine-searcher.com/

The leading price conmparison site.  Free to use for limited access, though a far wider comparison engine is available on annual subscription.

www.liv-ex.com

The index of leading wine sales.

http://www.erobertparker.com/

Robert Parker is considered to be the world's leading wine critic and is certainly the most influential on the world's wine markets. 

http://www.investdrinks.org/

UK Journalist Jim Budd has spearheaded a one-man crusade against scams in the UK and intenational drinks industry.  His findings are posted on this site and clearly document the ugly side of the wine business.

KEY PUBLICATIONS

http://www.decanter.com/

Decanter Magazine is the UK's leading monthly wine magazine charting the ups and downs of leading wine estates and winemakers. 

The World's Greatest Wine Estates by Robert Parker

150 of the greatest wine estates showcased in this tour de force for budding and experienced investors. Essential!

Michael Broadbent's Vintage Wine Guide

An inspiration to all, including Rober Parker, Broadbent's book charts more than 60 years of wine tasting with notes on every great wine, from every great vintage.  Classic and outstanding.