EPISODE · May 25, 2025 · 29 MIN
Wine in Focus Ep 1 | Investing in wine: Pairing enjoyment with returns
from Investec Focus Radio SA · host Investec
In this debut episode of Wine in Focus, we hear from Johan Malan from Wine Cellar, Mike Ratcliffe - co-founder of Vilafonté and Investec's Roy van Eck on why and how to invest in fine wine. They cover how you tell the difference between a premium vintage and a plonk, how to age wine, a wine bond, and close with their hopes for South Africa's wine industry. 00:00: Intro 01:54: Wine as an alternative asset class 03:29: Basic investment case for wine 05:12: Tips on what separates a fine wine from an average one 09:00: Are stickers a sign of pedigree? 10:24: How to store wine 11:38: Should you ensure your fine wine? 13:44: How do you apply patience and allow fine wine to improve? 17:35: What returns to expect from fine wine investment 21:53: First of its kind: Wind bond 23:53: The SA wine industry in the next 10 years Investec Focus Radio SA
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In this debut episode of Wine in Focus, we hear from Johan Malan from Wine Cellar, Mike Ratcliffe - co-founder of Vilafonté and Investec's Roy van Eck on why and how to invest in fine wine. They cover how you tell the difference between a premium vintage and a plonk, how to age wine, a wine bond, and close with their hopes for South Africa's wine industry. 00:00: Intro 01:54: Wine as an alternative asset class 03:29: Basic investment case for wine 05:12: Tips on what separates a fine wine from an average one 09:00: Are stickers a sign of pedigree? 10:24: How to store wine 11:38: Should you ensure your fine wine? 13:44: How do you apply patience and allow fine wine to improve? 17:35: What returns to expect from fine wine investment 21:53: First of its kind: Wind bond 23:53: The SA wine industry in the next 10 years
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