There are many myths when it comes to collecting wine. You may have heard that you need to be an expert, or that you need a
cellar at home
, or that it requires a small fortune to get started.
Many of these sound convincing enough to put people off
–
but we feel this is a great shame. In reality, none of these have to be true, and
building a wine collection
can be far simpler than you might think.
To sort fact from fiction, we've enlisted two of our experts to explain the biggest misconceptions about collecting. In the video guide below, watch as Victoria Bull from our Buying team and educator Nick Kemball debunk common myths, and explain the reality of collecting wine.
Wine Myths, Debunked. Sorting the facts from the fiction. Introduction from Nick Kemball and Victoria Bull.
Myth One. Collecting wine and spirits is very expensive and you need to know a lot.
Myth Two. You need to wait a long time to enjoy your collection.
Myth Three. You need lots of space to store at home.
Myth Four. You should only focus on the most famous fine wine regions.
