Finding Special and Valuable Wine for Your Collection

Do you have a penchant for collecting things? You may have a collection of watches, jewellery, art, shoes, or any other thing you value. You may also know that the value of any collector’s item does not lie in just its price but also its history, symbolism, and sentimental value.

The same concept applies when it comes to a wine collection. If you are considering becoming a wine collector, you may want to look for exceptional wines that are rare and have a rich history. In this article, we will give you a quick guide on choosing unique wines to add to your collection.

What Makes a Wine Special?

While the price of a bottle of wine may be the first thing that comes to mind, the actual value of wine for collectors lies in its history and significance. You can find excellent quality wine bottles online, in wine shops, or in grocery stores. However, this quality and taste will not make it “special.” 

If you are looking for exceptional wines to start your fine wine investment, here are some factors that make wine attractive to collectors:

Rare

Many wine connoisseurs or collectors look for wines that are not common in stores and are hard to find. Unlike the mass-produced wines you find in grocery stores, these are made in fewer amounts and batches. Rare wines are usually produced in small batches generating less than 1,000 cases per year.

Some of these producers only grow their grapes on a small piece of land and hand-selects the finest grapes to use in their wine. Paired with top-quality wine distilling processes, these wines are rare artisanal pieces.

Exclusive

Exclusive wines are similar to rare wines, and they often overlap. In general, they are both not readily accessible to the public. 

These wines are difficult to buy either because the winery is experiencing low production or because it sells its wine through exclusive methods such as private mailing lists.

Collectors often purchase these wines from the producer despite the waiting list or through secondary markets and retailers who have access to these wines.

A Rich Story

Wine collectors are not just collecting these rare beverages. They are collecting the fascinating stories and history behind each bottle.

A rare bottle of wine can tell a story about the environment where it was produced, its vendor, and the master distiller. It can even tell the story of the prominent person who bought it and how it got from the winery to the collector.

Clear Provenance

The provenance of a bottle of wine is the history of its ownership. Many collectors look for wines that have clear provenance because they can trace the history of the wine. They will know who bought the wine, where they bought it, when they purchased it and how it has been stored. This helps prove the authenticity of these wines.

Starting Your Wine Collection

Collecting wine is an exciting hobby. You may have a fascination not just with wine but also with the history and story behind the wine. It can be fascinating to investigate its history to figure out why it is special. 

It can also be exciting to travel worldwide to taste wine and research their stories. The most important thing about starting your own wine collection is to have fun collecting the best wines out there.

Are you thinking of buying wine as an investment in London? Cru Wine has a passionate team of exemplary wine specialists who can help you manage your collection and investments. Contact us to learn more.