Knowledge Centre

Learn Before You Buy

The fine wine market becomes far easier to understand when it is explained clearly. Our Knowledge Centre covers the fundamentals of investing, investment-grade wines, storage, tax and the secondary market.

Guides & Explainers

Suggested Reading


A growing library designed for clients who want to learn before they buy.

  • What Is Investment-Grade Wine? A beginner's guide to the qualities that make certain wines investment-grade.
  • Bordeaux Explained Why Bordeaux remains one of the most important regions in fine wine.
  • Burgundy Explained Why scarcity has made Burgundy one of the most sought-after regions.
  • Why Provenance Matters How storage history and documentation affect wine value.
  • What Does ‘In Bond’ Mean? A simple guide to bonded storage, duty and VAT.
  • How Wine Auctions Work An introduction to selling wine through auction houses.
  • What Are Wine Critic Scores? How critics influence demand and investor behaviour.
  • Fine Wine & Tax A general introduction to chattels, wasting assets and bonded storage.
  • Building a Balanced Collection A practical guide to regions, producers, budgets and timescales.
  • Wine for Corporate Events How to create a private tasting or client hospitality experience.
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