Fine wine is an attractive way to diversify your investment portfolio whilst avoiding the tax implications and volatility of more traditional markets.
The industry as a whole has outperformed the vast majority of other equities throughout the last 15 years, including during periods of economic downturn.
Investment Process
1 Build
Building your portfolio - Which wines you purchase depends on two key factors, your available capital and your desired timeframe for a return on your investment.
Rest assured that there are options available for all investment levels. A discussion with one of our advisors will provide further information.
2 Storage
Storing your portfolio - You may wish to open your own bonded warehouse account in which to store your wines, however this will come with additional charges and some administrative responsibilities.
WPC can offer a reduced rate for storing stock in our trade account at London City Bond as well as comprehensive portfolio management services for a small annual fee.
3 Returns
Rate of return - WPC offers a biannual stock report to every client displaying the position of your portfolio against the current market.
Further detailed analysis is available on request, and we are always on hand to discuss your portfolio via email or telephone.
4 Sell
The decision to sell - The decision to sell rests with you and you alone. Contact our team and we can arrange for a full or partial sale of your portfolio within a matter of weeks.
For further information on our deliberately uncomplicated step-by-step sales process please visit our sales page here.
Buy
1. Selection
We have a wide range of wines to choose from and we appreciate this can be a little daunting for new customers. If you require any advice on your fine wine purchases we are always on hand and happy to assist you.
If you are looking for something specific please let us know and we will locate it for you.
2. Order
Once you have selected the wines you wish to purchase, please fill in the form on our website or give us a call to place your order. When the wines are confirmed we will issue an invoice for your records.
Payment terms are generally set at 7 days from receipt, though this can be extended up to 30 days where necessary.
3. Payment
You can pay for your order via direct bank transfer or with any major credit card.
4. Delivery
We can arrange for worldwide delivery through one of our trusted couriers, please note that this will incur additional charges.
If you would like to arrange for collection using your own courier you need only let us know.
5. Storage
You can request to have your wines shipped directly to any bonded storage facility of your choosing. Alternatively, we offer a range of managed portfolio storage services through our trade accounts at the pre-eminent bonded fine wine storage facility London City Bond - Vinotheque.
For more information please do not hesitate to contact us.
Invest
Opportunity
Fine wine is an attractive way to diversify your investment portfolio whilst avoiding the tax implications and volatility of more traditional markets. We can offer tailored fine wine investment opportunities to all of our clients, regardless of their level of experience in the market or the status of their current portfolio.
For further information regarding fine wine investment, we strongly recommend a meeting with one of our advisors to discuss available opportunities in more detail, including En Primeur offerings and newly released stock.
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Investment FAQs
Proven performance history with consistent yearly returns.
Physical asset which is exempt from Capital Gains Tax and VAT.
Divorced from conventional markets and resistant to market disruption.
Evolving market, increasing in size year by year.
Scarcity - Top chateau often produce only several hundred bottles of wine per vintage.
As the amount of wine from a particular vintage diminishes, the value of the remaining bottles goes up.
Development Over Time - Fine wines mature with age. As wine develops in the bottle it's taste and complexity improves, resulting in a corresponding increase in value.
Bespoke service tailored to each individual.
Direct communication with your dedicated portfolio manager.
Our long-standing relationships with global producers gives us access to the most exclusive fine wine at the most competitive prices.
Large international network of buyers and access to pre-eminent sales platforms allowing for immediate portfolio sales.
Comprehensive portfolio storage and management services provided at no extra cost.
Select your own investments or work with our specialists to create your ideal portfolio.
Lower risk but slower return on investment (ROI) for high value blue-chip stock from Bordeaux, Burgundy and the USA.
Higher risk and higher ROI for en primeur investments.
Investment grade wines are available for those at all financial levels.
Recommended minimum investment of £3,000.
We offer support and market analysis free of charge to every potential investor.
Sign up to our mailing list to receive monthly offers on below market wines.
We recommend you hold onto your wines for 3-5 years minimum in order to generate the best ROI.
You can choose to sell at any time - it's always your decision.
If you choose to sell your portfolio, once the sale has been finalised the funds are deposited into your account within a matter of weeks.
