Our Process
This video outlines the process of collecting with Elite Wine & Whisky. We walk you through each stage ensuring you have the relevant education before exploring our services further.
Why collect with us
As fine wine is defined as an asset class its primary objective is to safeguard collectors capital in the event of market downturns.
Historically, it has shown little correlation to mainstream assets, making it a prime candidate for diversification in uncertain economic climates.
After a consultation with our team, a bespoke portfolio is constructed around your criteria. We then provide the acquisition, maintenance and exit strategy.
With increasing demand from China and other BRIC nations and the confidence coming from collectors looking for safe havens, the growth rate of global demand is projected to continue to increase over the next 12 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no minimum financing level required to use our services, and we can tailor portfolios to suit almost any level of collection. However, we advise clients that to get started you need to a minimum of £10,000. Once an account is open clients are free to top up and add to their portfolio without any restrictions.
Your wine will be stored in an HMRC regulated storage facility called EHD. Your wines are kept at optimum levels ensuring you get the best price possible upon exit.
Wines are selected for a tailored strategy based upon the individuals terms of collection. Liquidity, time scale and risk profile.
You are not tied into a specific length of time collecting wine. However, to maximise on the profit potential we recommend to hold for a minimum of 3-5 years.
We charge a 5% fee upon entrance to the market, and a 5% fee from the profits generated on the exit. It is therefore in our best interest to make our clients a return.
Yes, the bonded warehouse insurance covers the asset to full replacement value. The price for insurance is £10 for a half case (6x75cl) case and £20 for a full case (12x75cl).
