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FOR COLLECTORS & INVESTORS
Fine Vintage was established in 1995. Since then many of our clients have requested advice and assistance on building wine collections, be it for investment purposes or personal consumption.
We offer a unique service for collectors and investors. We are the only investment company that is owned by a Master of Wine. Additionally we have a team of Masters of Wine around the world who can provide detailed local insight into the state of the market and investment opportunities.
When you work with Fine Vintage you will be able to contact your personal Portfolio Advisor anytime. Katharina Leshikar DipWSET and James Cluer MW will manage your account personally.
Fine Vintage is privileged to be one of a small number of wine companies with approval to trade on the stock market for fine wine, Liv-Ex. This enables us to buy wines at the lowest price in the global market and have access to a vast selection. Our unique model can allow you to avoid the mark-ups you would normally pay to importers and retailers in your own country.
We help organize the storage, insurance, and shipping of your collection. For investors, we also manage the re-selling of your portfolio. All collectors and investors are welcome to open accounts with us.
We welcome you to contact us.
James Cluer, Master of Wine
Wine of the Week
When you become a client of Fine Vintage you also have the benefit of receiving our Wine of the Week, which represents an exciting opportunity to acquire investment grade wines.
You can sign up here to receive our Wine of the Week.
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How It Works5 Easy Steps
Schedule your 1st Consultation
The first step is to book your consultation with James Cluer MW. This consultation is free of charge.
1st Consultation - Discuss Your Goals
During your first consultation with us you can explain your goals, your interests in specific wines or regions, and your budget. You can ask any questions about storage, insurance, logistics, and reselling. After the Zoom, we will email you a suggested portfolio of wines, with specific Chateaux, Domaines, and Houses, along with recommended vintages, volumes, sources, and total spend.
2nd Consultation – Discuss the Recommended Portfolio
After you have received and digested your personalized purchasing strategy, you can schedule a second Zoom to discuss it. This second meeting is your opportunity to ask more detailed questions about the wines, volumes, sources, prices, and more.
Important: There is no obligation to buy any wine or follow the Portfolio Advisor's recommendations.
Decide if you will purchase
You decide if, when, and what you want to purchase. We will then immediately check there is still availability of the wines and send you an invoice. After receiving your payment, we immediately purchase the wines.
Finalize the Transaction
All wines are then shipped to London City Bond (LCB) in England. This is the world's premier fine wine warehouse. Your wines will be inspected by Liv-Ex to ensure their authenticity and check their condition. Once the wines pass the rigorous inspection, we finalize the transaction with Liv-Ex. Your wines are now stored at London City Bond in England.