Fine Wine Investment

Bordeaux 2012 Vintage - A Taste of Things to Come for Wine Investment?

Peter Shakeshaft | Posted 18.04.2013 | UK
Peter Shakeshaft

Last week I, along with many other wine enthusiasts from across the globe, headed to Bordeaux to spend several pleasant days having a first taste of a range of wines from the 2012 vintage.

Parker Scores Bring More Good News for Wine Investors

Peter Shakeshaft | Posted 05.05.2013 | UK
Peter Shakeshaft

Wine enthusiasts and investors alike were waiting with bated breath last week for the release of the Parker scores - possibly the single biggest influ...

Wia and Nfib Will Finally Combat Wine Investment Fraud

Peter Shakeshaft | Posted 28.04.2013 | UK
Peter Shakeshaft

The start of 2013 has heralded many good headlines about the health of fine wine investment and it's looking like a positive year for investors.

The Time Is Right to Buy Fine Wine

Peter Shakeshaft | Posted 19.03.2013 | UK
Peter Shakeshaft

The growth of the wine investment market has been significant over the last decade and each year provides exciting opportunities for investors keen to secure their money in the commodity. But what does 2013 have in store?

Contrary to Recent Reports the FSA Have No Immediate Plans to Regulate Fine Wine Investment

Peter Shakeshaft | Posted 05.11.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Peter Shakeshaft

Further to numerous recent reports in various national newspapers and trade magazines indicating that fine wine is to be regulated by the FSA followin...

Indian Tax Cuts Could Set Off Wine Boom

Peter Shakeshaft | Posted 27.08.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Peter Shakeshaft

A deal is coming this year that could see India significantly opened up to the wine investment market as Indian import taxes on alcohol could be slashed by as much as 73 per cent.

Russian Thirst for Fine Wine

Peter Shakeshaft | Posted 25.07.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Peter Shakeshaft

For many of us, the mere mention of alcohol and Russia evokes stereotypical images of heavy drinking Muscovites, consuming large amounts of vodka, in smoky bars at sub-zero temperatures; and although Russians have always had a close affinity for alcohol, this is far from the truth.