The Wine Investing Podcast

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  Investing in Tequila Barrels 06.08.2026 14min

  Tequila has evolved from a party drink into one of the world’s fastest-growing premium spirits categories.In this episode, Callum Woodcock explores the role celebrity-backed brands played in that transformation, what legally defines tequila, and how Blue Weber agave and barrel ageing create a potentially investable physical asset.The episode examines why lower agave prices may improve the economics of producing premium, single-origin tequila, how individual barrels are owned and matured in Mexico, and who buys the liquid once it reaches Añejo or Extra Añejo status. It also looks at historic returns from comparable aged-tequila transactions and the potential Capital Gains Tax treatment of tequila casks for UK investors.Visit ⁠www.winefi.co⁠ to find out more.This podcast is for general information only and does not constitute investment, legal or tax advice.
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  Investing in Italian Wine in 2026 05.08.2026 24min

  Italy has emerged as one of the most compelling regions in fine wine. In this episode, Callum Woodcock of WineFi examines the forces behind that rise; from improving critical recognition and expanding international demand to the persistent price gap between leading Italian wines and comparable bottles from Burgundy, Bordeaux and Napa Valley.We look at the contrasting investment characteristics of Tuscany and Piedmont, explore why Super Tuscans have developed into globally traded blue-chip wines, and consider the “Burgundification” of Barolo and Barbaresco. We also discuss why selecting the right producer, label, vintage and entry price matters more than simply gaining exposure to Italy as a whole.LinksThe Italian Collection (Investment Presentation)--Fine wine is an illiquid and unregulated asset class. Its value can fall as well as rise, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
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  Bordeaux Boom (and Bust) w/ Miles Davis of Vinum 26.11.2025 32min

  For many years, Bordeaux was considered the only investment-grade wine region. It was in this environment Miles Davis entered the wine trade -- setting up one of the first (and only) FCA-authorised fine wine investment funds.This all changed following Xi Jinping's infamous "gift giving" ban in 2011, which saw Chinese demand evaporate almost overnight. To find out more about fine wine as an asset class, visit www.winefi.co.
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  WineFi's Head of Investment | 10-minutes with Matthew Small 17.05.2025 10min

  Meet Matthew Small. Matt is WineFi's new Head of Investment, having beaten hundreds of candidates to the post.Born and raised in Northern Ireland, Matt started his career as an equity trader before transitioning into fine wine investment.This highly unusual background puts him a unique position to articulate fine wine in language that is familiar to investors.In this episode, CEO Callum Woodcock interviews Matthew about his background, investment methodology and how he discovered a passion for fine wine.To learn more, visit www.winefi.co.
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  From Wine Making to Wine Investment w/ Leonardo de Keersmaeker 19.02.2025 22min

  Leo de Keersmaeker has wine in his blood, with his family running the stunning Montechiari vineyard in Tuscany.Growing up surrounded by fine wine, combined with a career in asset management, made it almost inevitable that Leonardo would find a way to combine the two passions.Leo is currently the Asset Manager responsible for fine wine investments within the Timeless Investments portfolio. Timeless Investments are a WineFi partner, and allow investors to gain exposure to multiple collectibles -- from wine, to watches, to class cars.In this episode, Leo and Callum discuss his background, fine wine as an asset class, and Timeless' exciting plans for the future.To learn more, visit www.winefi.co.--Capital at risk. Fine wine is an unregulated asset class and the value of your investments can fall as well as rise.
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  How to Invest in Champagne in 2025 05.02.2025 13min

  Champagne occupies a unique place in our cultural imagination, inherently associated with both luxury and celebration. It also has the potential to occupy a unique place in our investment portfolios. In this episode, Callum (CEO of WineFi) explores the factors that make this fascinating region so attractive for investors, and provides an overview of what to look for when assembling a Champagne portfolio. To learn more, visit www.winefi.co. Capital at risk. Fine wine is an unregulated asset class and the value of your investment may fall as well as rise.
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  Journey into Fine Wine Investment w/ Marc Lafleur 24.11.2024 33min

  In this episode, Callum talks to Marc Lafleur. Marc has had an adventurous journey, which has taken him from a fishing boat in the Bering Straits to a commodities trading firm, and finally to starting a prestigious Geneva-based wine merchant; Lafleur Wines. Marc has now spent more than 15 years in fine wine, and his business specialises in helping collectors build their ideal fine wine collection. Links 1. Lafleur Wines 2. Callum on LinkedIn 3. WineFi 4. Marc on LinkedIn
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  The Burgundy Collection w/ Peter Lunzer 20.08.2024 19min

  Peter Lunzer is a 30-year veteran of the wine trade, and professional wine investor; having deployed £85m+ on behalf of clients. He is also a member of WineFi's Investment Committee. In this episode, Peter and Callum discuss the wine markets, Burgundy, and WineFi's latest co-investment opportunity; 'The Burgundy Collection'. If you are interested in learning more about WineFi's co-investment opportunities and how you can get involved, get in touch at https://www.winefi.co. The audio for this episode was taken from a webinar run by our friends over at Haatch. Haatch are a pre-seed and seed fund offering S/EIS investment opportunities for investors looking to gain access to emerging companies. WineFi has partnered with Haatch to offer diversified, expertly-curated portfolios of fine wine to their client base. Capital at Risk.
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  Investing In Collectibles from €50 w/ Mario von Bergen 08.07.2024 32min

  Demand for alternative assets, especially collectibles, is at record highs. This is partly due to investors wising up to the return profile of assets like wine, whisky and art, but also platforms making these asset classes far more accessible. In this episode, Callum welcomes Mario von Bergen. Mario is the Co-Founder and Head of Investment at Splint, a leading platform for alternative investments that allows investors to gain exposure from just €50. To find out more, contact Mario at: [email protected]. Use the code "WINEFI50" for €50 towards your first investment. Links 1. Mario on LinkedIn 2. Callum on LinkedIn 3. Splint Invest Website 4. WineFi Website
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  Borrow Against Your Wine Collection w/ Lily Feng of Jera Wine 16.05.2024 25min

  If you are a wine collector or investor, chances are you have a portfolio of wines worth thousands. Traditionally, the only strategy for "monetising" a collection was to buy, hold, and then sell it down when the time was right to sell to maximise returns. That is until Jera came along. Jera allows wine owners to borrow against the value of their wine portfolios, representing a huge step towards legitimising wine as a bona fide asset class. In this episode, Callum interviews Lily Feng.  co-founder of Jera Wine. A tech entrepreneur and Harvard MBA, Lily has over a decade of experience leading cross-region teams to develop, launch and operate digital products from conception to implementation. Jera is part of Coterie Holdings, the world's leading holding company for fine wine business interests. Coterie Holdings are also the part-owners of WineFi. Lily can be contacted at: [email protected]. Links Lily on LinkedIn Callum on LinkedIn Jera Wine WineFi  
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  Inside Europe's Fastest Growing Wine Fund w/ Erik Portanger 08.05.2024 23min

  In this episode, Callum (CEO of WineFI) interviews Erik Portanger, Managing Director of Wine Investment SICAV, one of Europe’s fastest growing fine wine investment funds. With more than 300 investors and annualised returns of 8.9% since inception, the fund is regulated by the Czech National Bank and has a minimum investment of €40,000. Links: Erik on LinkedIn Callum on LinkedIn Wine Management SICAV WineFi Contact: Erik: [email protected] Callum: [email protected]
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  Running a Wine Fund w/ Jacob Ner-David 28.03.2024 38min

  Jacob Ner-David is an entrepreneur with a background in both tech and wine, who founded the picturesque Jezreel Valley Winery in Israel. He is also the founder of VinoVentures, one of the best performing total return wine funds. In this episode, Callum and Jacob discuss Jacob's journey, opportunities for geographic arbitrage in the wine markets, and the nature of fine wine as an asset class. Links: 1. WineFi Website 2. Callum on LinkedIn 3. Jezreel Valley Winery 4. Jacob on LinkedIn
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  The Wine Market in 2024 w/ David Jackson of Amphora 13.03.2024 26min

  Since 2009, David Jackson and Amphora Portfolio Management have been guiding new investors into this fascinating asset class. In this episode, David speaks to Callum about building Amphora, his predictions for 2024 and which region is the one to watch in his view. Links Callum on LinkedIn Amphora Portfolio Management Website WineFi Website Capital at Risk.
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  Investment Insights from 20 Years of Wine Auction Data w/ Dr. Gertjan Verdickt 17.02.2024 23min

  Wine's potential as an investment has been known by collectors for many years, but without formal academic study, has little hope of being taken seriously as an alternative asset in and of itself. Enter Dr. Gertjan Verdickt. Gertjan is Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Leuven, and one of few academics publishing research into wine as an asset class. In this fascinating interview, Callum and Gertjan look back at twenty years of auction data to understand the potential and secrets to this fascinating asset class. Links 1. Gertjan on LinkedIn 2. WineFi Website 3. Callum on LinkedIn 4. Gertjan on Twitter 5. Gertjan's Website
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  Becoming a Master of Wine, China, and Advice for New Investors w/ Alun Griffiths MW 11.02.2024 35min

  In this episode, Callum is joined by Alun Griffiths MW, a wine industry legend, and member of WineFi's investment committee. Alun has spent 43 years in the wine trade, primarily in a retail capacity for the first 11 years, becoming Wine Buyer for both Fortnum and Mason and Harrods, before moving to Berry Brothers & Rudd in 1992 where he eventually became Buying Director and head of their entire wine business. Callum and Alun discuss his career, becoming an "MW", China's relationship with wine, and his views on wine as an investment. Links 1. Callum on LinkedIn 2. Alun on the "Masters of Wine" website. 3. WineFi Website
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  Top 10 Most Expensive Wines Ever Sold 05.01.2024 11min

  Whether it is Chateau Petrus aged in space, a Bored Ape Yacht Club champagne or a bottle of Chateau Lafite (reputably) owned by Thomas Jefferson, there can be no doubt that wine collectors are prepared to pay eye-watering sums for a piece of history. In this episode, Callum (Founder - WineFi) looks back at the ten most expensive wines ever sold at auction. Links 1. Callum on LinkedIn 2. WineFi on Twitter 3. Invest in Wine 4. The Billionaire's Vinegar
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  Events That Moved The Wine Market 22.12.2023 8min

  2023 has been a tough year for wine as an asset class, but offers a golden window of opportunity for investors looking to take advantage of suppressed prices to build their portfolios. In this episode, Callum looks back at 20+ years of data to look at the events have driven the wine markets. Links 1. Liv-ex 100 Index: All Time 2. Callum on LinkedIn 3. WineFi Website 4. WineFi Twitter
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  What is "Investment-Grade" Wine? 09.12.2023 10min

  With 11,000+ wineries in the US alone and thousands of wines to choose from, it can be difficult to understand what makes a truly "investment-grade" wine. In this episode, Callum Woodcock (Founder - WineFi) explores the factors that define investment-grade wine. Links 1. ⁠Callum on LinkedIn⁠ 2. WineFi on Twitter 3. WineFi Website
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  Fine Wine as an Asset Class 29.11.2023 10min

  With retail investment in alternative assets expected to double by 2028, fine wine looks set to enter the mainstream. In this episode, Callum Woodcock (Founder - WineFi) explores what this asset class can offer investors. Links 1. Performance (Source: Liv-ex) 2. Sharpe Ratio (Source: Cult Wine) 3. Callum on LinkedIn 4. WineFi on Twitter