Alternative Assets
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 who is owned by a Master of Wine, who is one of the most knowledgeable wine professionals in the world. 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.
Unlike other companies, when you work with Fine Vintage Ltd. You will be able to contact your personal Portfolio Advisor anytime. Katharina Leshikar 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.
To all our customers we offer a weekly, hand picked by our experts, “Wine of the Week”, which we think represents an excellent opportunity to invest in.
We 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. There is no minimum amount to get started.
We work with private individuals, alternative asset managers and family offices.
We welcome you to contact us.
James Cluer, Master of Wine
Wine of the Week
When you become a client of Fine Vintage Ltd. You also have the benefit of receiving our Wine of the Week, which represents an exciting opportunity to acquire investment grade wines.
Every week our Market Experts select a wine that provides an excellent investment opportunity. This wine will be sent out to our list of customers and is available in limited quantities on a first come first serve basis.
After your purchase, you can decide if you would like the wine stored under the below conditions at London City Bond or if you would like the wine shipped directly to you for your enjoyment.
Sign up completely free here to receive our Wine of the Week purchasing option. There is no obligation to buy.
T.L.C.
A message from James Cluer MW, owner
Fine Vintage is not only a wine investment company but has been the leading provider in professional wine education in North America for almost two decades. This incredible knowledge about the world of Fine Wine we have is our biggest asset and what makes us stand apart from competitors as we think, knowing every bottle we offer you, knowing the soil its grapes are grown in, combined with incredible analysis of the wine market will provide a unique and successful investment opportunity.
We welcome all wine lovers to build collections and invest in fine wine using our advisory services. That said, Fine Vintage primarily works with the finance industry, notably alternative asset managers and family offices.
We welcome you to contact us.
James Cluer MW
Core Values
At Fine Vintage we operate with you and for you, following these core values:
Quarterly Updates
As with any investment you want to know how your investment is performing. If you invest with Fine Vintage you get quarterly updates on the performance of your “cellar” or on demand. Your Portfolio Advisor can advise on what to buy and sell.
Portfolio Liquidity
We are able to assist you not only for buying wine but also if you wish to re-sell all or part of your portfolio.
Fine Vintage has special access to a trading platform that is only available to certain companies in the wine industry. Our membership to Liv-Ex, the equivalent of the stock market exchange for fine wine, gives us immediate access to a large and active network of buyers and sellers.
We provide our clients with visibility into this data so you can see the BUY / SELL offers, and track price movements and market trends.
Complete Control
Our clients have total control over their portfolio, able to buy and sell at will.
Storage & Insurance & Shipping
Your wine is stored in the world's #1 fine wine warehouse in England, London City Bond, where it is held in-bond (no taxes paid) in ideal cellaring conditions.
- We provide complimentary storage and insurance for the first three months after purchase.
- Following this period, London City Bond charges a monthly fee of $2 USD per storage unit (a unit may be a half case, full case, etc.), along with insurance costs of $0.50 USD per $1,000 USD of the stored value and a monthly policy fee of $21 USD.
- The storage and insurance fees are charged on a quarterly basis and payable via Credit Card.
- If you wish to have your order, or a portion of it, delivered, please provide us with your shipping address.
- You may decide to have your wine delivered at any time in the future.
- Once we receive your delivery request, Connoisseur Logistics—experts in worldwide fine wine shipping—will provide an accurate quote. You can then coordinate the delivery directly with them.
How It Works5 Easy Steps
Schedule your 1st Consultation
The first step is to book your consultation with James Cluer MW, the founder and president of Fine Vintage Ltd. This consultation is completely free of charge, no matter if you end up investing with us or not. All our Consultations are with both James Cluer and our investment Portfolio experts. We like to know our clients personally. We take you serious and want to provide the best service experience from the start.
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. James Cluer MW and your Portfolio Advisor will listen, advise, and provide you with our latest market insights. 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 with your Portfolio Advisor, using the online calendar. This second meeting is your opportunity to ask more detailed questions about the wines, volumes, sources, prices, and more. We stress that your Portfolio Advisor has no vested financial interest in whether you purchase any wine or not. They are simply compensated for their time to advise you.
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. If you want to place an order, you will contact James Cluer MW by email with your request. We will then immediately check there is still availability of the wines and then send you an invoice. After receiving your payment, we immediately purchase the wines from the supplier.
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. You can contact your Portfolio Advisor on demand and will receive quarterly market reports and valuations.