In Episode 17, Denis Houles opens up our world to investing in fine wine. Denis is a visionary entrepreneur in the fine wine industry who founded 1275 Collections, a high-tech sanctuary for wine storage and investment. We learn about the intricacies of wine investment, current market trends, environmental impacts, and the evolving dynamics between producers and distributors. Denis shares insights on building a wine portfolio, the importance of provenance, and technological advancements in wine management. The episode concludes with Denis's recommendations for wine enthusiasts and his vision for the future of the wine industry.
BJB Comment:
This was a really interesting conversation not only from an education perspective but also from an investment perspective. Denis has produced 9-10% net annual returns for his clients over the years and makes the case for a superior risk adjusted profile for investing in wine. In addition, he makes the case that the asset class could see even better returns in the future as a direct result of climate change impacting the production of what he terms “the best wines ever made in history are being made right now”. Hope you enjoy the episode.
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