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Wine in Focus Ep 1 | Investing in wine: Pairing enjoyment with returns

Wine in Focus Ep 1 | Investing in wine: Pairing enjoyment with returns

Investec Focus Radio SA

May 25, 202529m 8s

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Show Notes

In this debut episode of Wine in Focus, we hear from Johan Malan from Wine Cellar, Mike Ratcliffe - co-founder of Vilafonté and Investec's Roy van Eck on why and how to invest in fine wine. They cover how you tell the difference between a premium vintage and a plonk, how to age wine, a wine bond, and close with their hopes for South Africa's wine industry.

00:00: Intro
01:54: Wine as an alternative asset class
03:29: Basic investment case for wine
05:12: Tips on what separates a fine wine from an average one
09:00: Are stickers a sign of pedigree?
10:24: How to store wine
11:38: Should you ensure your fine wine?
13:44: How do you apply patience and allow fine wine to improve?
17:35: What returns to expect from fine wine investment
21:53: First of its kind: Wind bond
23:53: The SA wine industry in the next 10 years Investec Focus Radio SA