Fine Wine Investment
Whether you're building a first position or managing an established portfolio, we offer a complete fine wine investment service.
From finite supply to tax efficiency, six distinct qualities make wine investment a genuine addition to a diversified portfolio, each rooted in decades of market behaviour.
Every vintage is produced in a fixed quantity, while global demand continues to rise year on year.
A tangible asset that has historically resisted correlation with equities and other traditional investment markets.
A physical asset with real, intrinsic value, tracked and monitored through your personal portfolio and portal.
A tangible, enjoyable connection to the wine you own, rather than just a line in your portfolio.
Generally a wasting asset, most gains sit outside CGT. We'd suggest speaking to a tax adviser.
Multiple exit routes, from private auction to peer-to-peer sale and our own Uncorked retail marketplace.
Getting Started
Five steps from first conversation to a fully managed portfolio.
One of our portfolio managers discusses your goals, needs and budget, before creating a bespoke investment plan built around you.
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Every wine purchased is securely stored at Eton Park, London City Bond's HMRC-approved facility, insured throughout storage and transit.
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Your portfolio manager takes a proactive approach, tailoring strategy to your individual goals, with full visibility through your personal portal.
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Regular contact keeps you informed of market updates, with your portfolio manager available by phone or in person at our London office.
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When you're ready, we agree a sale price guaranteed for one month; reinvest or realise your investment.
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Our Approach
Because our expertise is built on investment, we can afford to be selective about the wines we recommend to you.
From Bordeaux and Burgundy to Champagne and the New World, plus En Primeur buying, our sourcing spans the world's major wine regions.
Growing alongside the fine wine investment market since 2010, with more knowledge passed on to clients with every passing year.
A dedicated portfolio manager tailors strategy to your individual goals and risk appetite
Track your holdings and purchase history at any time through your personal portal.
Generally treated as a wasting asset (sometimes called a wasting chattel), most gains fall outside Capital Gains Tax, with no duty or VAT while stored in-bond.
Every wine is held at Eton Park, one of London City Bond's 16 UK facilities, HMRC-approved and ISOQAR accredited, and monitored around the clock.
When you're ready to sell, choose from private auction, peer-to-peer sale, or our own Uncorked retail marketplace.
Your wine is insured to current market value throughout storage and transit, with additional cover available for higher-value portfolios.
Historical performance (Jan 2004 – Jan 2024)
THE INVESTMENT CASE
Each vintage is produced to a fixed, unrepeatable quantity. As global demand continues to rise, that finite supply is what underpins fine wine's long-term investment case.
As a tangible asset, fine wine has historically shown low correlation to equities and other traditional markets, offering a genuine way to diversify away from conventional holdings.
Rebased at 100 since January 2004, our Burgundy 150 index reached close to 900 at its 2022 peak, well ahead of the FTSE 100 and S&P 500 over the same period.
Every figure below is one we can stand behind, because in a market built on trust and long memories, credentials matter more than claims ever could.
15+ years
Trading History
Operating in the fine wine market since 2010.
£10k–£1M
Client portfolio value
The typical range of value clients invest with us.
1.8%–2.5%
Competitive Fee Structure
Tiered annual fees that fall as your portfolio grows.
£5k–£10k
Typical Entry point
No strict minimum, though £10k-£20k+ unlocks higher-tier access.
30 Countries
5 continents of reach
The scale of the client base we manage worldwide.
90+ Years
Combined Experience
Across fine wine investment, service, travel and trade.
No Obligation
Speak with one of our portfolio managers before investing in fine wine, no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently Asked
Investment Questions, Answered Directly
The fine wine market can be unfamiliar territory, and wine investment companies don't all operate the same way. Here are some of the most common questions we're asked before a client makes their first investment with us.
Fine wine has historically shown low correlation to equities and traditional markets, offering a genuine way to diversify a portfolio.
A dedicated portfolio manager takes a proactive approach, tailoring strategy to your individual goals, with full visibility through your personal online portal.
You'll receive wine details, tasting notes and an invoice by email, complete an onboarding form, and have your storage set up with London City Bond, before your personal portal goes live.
Most clients build their portfolio over time, buying repeatedly across two to three years as opportunities arise, rather than investing everything at once.
You're not locked into one approach. Our portfolio managers can help you downsize, reinvest, or exit fully as your goals change.
We draw on trusted, independent sources across the industry, including Wine Advocate, The Wine Independent and the Liv-Ex Wine Index, alongside our own trading history, and weigh that data against your goals before any recommendation is made. Your portfolio manager works at your pace, keeping you fully informed at every stage.
