Where to Source the Finest Wines
Fine Wines from around the World
Traditionally, wines from the ‘old-world’ countries, such as France, Italy and Spain, dominated the lists of the world’s finest wines. However, over the past couple of decades wines from the ‘new world’ countries and regions, such as Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, South Africa and California, alongside a number of Eastern European countries, particularly Bulgaria, have been producing really good quality wines of a very high standard. In the past decade, even English wines have been rated very highly.
Old world wines are generally still the most profitable when purchasing wine as a part of an overall investment strategy portfolio, but the new world wines are catching up at an astonishing rate.
With regards to popularity of which are considered to be the best wines on the market, as rated and included in the Wine Spectator top 100 wines in 2023, we are showcasing the top five. It is interesting that Californian wines have broken into the list, alongside French and Italian wines:
Argiano Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany, Italy, 2018): This Tuscan gem earned the top spot in the Wine Spectator Top 100 list for 2023, scoring an impressive 95
Occidental-Kistler Vineyards ‘Freestone-Occidental’ Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast, California, 2021): A Californian standout with a score of 94
Chateau Lynch-Bages (Pauillac, France, 2020): A Bordeaux classic, scoring 96
Raen Royal St. Robert Cuvee Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast, California, 2021): Another Californian gem, rated at 95
Mastroberardino Radici Riserva (Taurasi DOCG, Italy, 2016): An Italian treasure with a score of 95.
These wines represent an exquisite array of regions, showcasing the best of Italy, California, and France’s Bordeaux region.
The full top 100 can be found here - Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines from 2023 Back to 1998 | Wine Spectator's Top 100. You will notice more and more new world wines are prominent throughout the list.
The wines included in this article are all relatively young and ready to drink now or in the near future. However, Investing in wine can be an intriguing alternative and there are many ways in which you can do so:
Individual Bottles and Cases: Buy, store, and sell individual wine bottles or cases. Look for collectible vintages or sought-after labels.
Stocks: Invest in companies related to the wine industry, such as beverage distributors or producers.
Wine ETFs: Consider wine exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track wine-related companies without needing to store the bottles yourself.
Professional Services: Work with services like Vinovest or Vint that manage, store, and insure wine collections for you.
Remember, wine investment offers diversification and long-term potential, but do not guarantee short term returns.
If you are interested in adding wines to your investment portfolio, Syracuse Advisers can assist you. With a wealth of knowledge and an established network of expertise, we can make sure that you make an educated investment.