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Millennials and Wine(Post)
In the United States, a new trend is taking hold: as millennials reach legal drinking age and begin to engage with the world of wine, they have shown a tendency to gravitate away from the histor ...
New Arrivals from Napa Valley, France, and Italy(Post)Estate Wine Brokers is thrilled to present a bevy of new arrivals from some of the world's most sought-after producers. This investment-grade lineup includes several large formats, case quantities, ...
Trump Tariffs on Fine Wine - Past History and Future Expectations(Post)For wine collectors, sommeliers, and anyone who enjoys a great glass of Bordeaux or Barolo, the Trump tariffs on European wines were more than just an economic policy. They shook up the entire fine w ...
New Cellar Part II: Iconic Wines from France, Italy, and Spain(Post)Estate Wine Brokers is thrilled to present a new single-owner collection of exceptional provenance. All of these wines were acquired from reputable merchants and stored in a professional facility fo ...
Why Fine Wine Makes the Perfect Gift(Post)Looking for a thoughtful, sophisticated gift that never goes out of style? Look no further than a bottle of fine wine. Whether you're celebrating a milestone birthday, hosting a holiday dinner, or si ...
Wine as Art: A Lesson from Legendary Winemaker Serge Hochar(Post)Wine is different from so many other investable assets because it’s more like a work of art than a commodity. Serge Hochar, a legendary winemaker who tragically passed away in 2015, pointed this fact ...
Investing in Fine Wine During a Recession(Post)Recessions can be tough. Stock markets wobble, property values dip, and the general economic atmosphere gets murky. So why would anyone think about investing in something as luxurious as fine wine ...
A New Parcel of Mature Ridge Monte Bello(Post)If California had a classification system like that of Bordeaux, Ridge's Monte Bello estate high atop the Santa Cruz Mountains would certainly be named a First Growth. Originally planted in 1886, Mon ...
A Primer on Brandy Part I: Cognac Subregions and Grape Varietals(Post)Disclaimer: Estate Wine Brokers is not licensed to sell spirits, but we have several industry connections and can assist in the location of rare and investment-grade bottles. Contact us today for det ...
Red Wine Basics(Post)Red Wine BasicsHow It’s MadeWhen grapes destined to be made into red wine are harvested, they are brought to the winery to be sorted and crushed. The crushed grapes are then placed in a vat to under ...
The Rise of the Asian Wine Market(Post)Another amazing vintage came to Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Napa Valley in 2005. It was pretty close to perfect. As was 2009. All the while, a new phenomenon arose on the other side of the planet: the ...
A Guide to Detecting Counterfeit Wine(Post)Even in the wake of the high-profile conviction and imprisonment of notorious counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan, wine fraud remains a problem in the marketplace. Below is a list of eight ways to determin ...