In 2020, the largest private whisky collection in the world came to auction, amassed by a whisky enthusiast who had more than 9,000 bottles in his historical collection. Now the final bottles for it are on sale.
Now more women and younger consumers are entering the once rarified air of fine wine collecting, where the majority of participants are high net worth individuals with at least $1 million in liquid financial assets, and spend an average of $75 per bottle and higher.
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1000+ attendees
That was Wine Future 2021 held virtually last week with speakers and attendees joining in from around the globe. While topics were wide ranging, they frequently touched on important issues we face worldwide– inclusivity, sustainability, and climate change– that are important whether you are in the wine industry or not. (Scroll down for a complete list of the session titles). Find my notes from Wine Future Days 1 and 2 here.
Wine Future 2021 supports three Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) with a silent auction:
SOS Cape Town in South Africa,
The Porto Protocol in Portugal, and
North Bay Jobs with Justice in California. Check out the lots posted here. The auction will close on