[WineFi] Upcoming Bordeaux Tasting, features by Schroders/Cazenove Capital, and The DRC Collection Closing Soon

Welcome to the WineFi Newsletter

This week: A reminder on The DRC Collection, some exciting press coverage, and an invite to an exclusive tasting.

• The DRC Collection: Closing 8th March

• Media Coverage: WineFi featured by Schroders and Cazenove Capital

• Bordeaux Tasting: Join us for an exclusive tasting of Bordeaux’s finest wines.

The DRC Collection - 2 Weeks Remaining

Since opening The DRC Collection, we have seen exceptional take-up from our investor base.

This strong early momentum aligns with the broader "flight to quality" we've been tracking, as smart capital moves decisively to secure allocations of the world's most coveted wine label before the market fully recovers.

With the syndicate approaching capacity, this is a reminder that the investment window officially closes on March 8th. If you have been reviewing the data and considering an allocation, we encourage you to secure your position in the next two weeks before allocations are closed.

Media Coverage - Schroders and Cazenove Capital

We are proud to share that WineFi was recently featured as a primary expert source in a deep-dive market analysis by Schroders and Cazenove Capital.

In the feature, titled “Is it time to build your wine cellar?”, our Founder and CEO, Callum Woodcock, joins a panel of industry experts to discuss the current state of the fine wine market and why "green shoots" are beginning to appear for investors.

Key Highlights from the Feature:

• Market Intelligence: The report highlights WineFi data showing that trade prices climbed 4.3% in Q3 2025, signaling the first quarterly rise since 2022 and a potential floor in the market.

• The Case for Re-entry: Callum notes that current price points offer a "strong argument" for investors looking to re-enter the market after a three-year downturn.

• Investment Strategy: The article leverages WineFi’s insights into regional performance, noting the resilience of Burgundy (15% annualised gains since 2011) and Champagne (11%) relative to Bordeaux.

Being cited by a financial institution with over 200 years of heritage like Schroders underscores WineFi’s commitment to bringing institutional-grade data and professional rigour to the world of fine wine investment.

Exclusive Invitation: 2016 Bordeaux – "Ten Years On"

As a token of our appreciation for your continued support, we are thrilled to offer our community exclusive access to a fantastic upcoming event.

We have secured a limited number of places for Lay & Wheeler’s prestigious tasting: 2016 Bordeaux - Ten Years On. While this event is officially sold out to the general public, we have reserved a small allocation for WineFi clients.

The Details

• Date: Tuesday, 24th March

• Time: 18:00 – 20:30

• Location: Banking Hall, 14 Cornhill, London EC3V 3ND

• Ticket Price: £50

The Line-up

The 2016 vintage is widely regarded as a modern masterpiece, blending structural power with remarkable freshness. Ten years from harvest, these wines are entering a compelling window of early maturity.

Attendees will have the rare opportunity to taste five of Bordeaux’s most prestigious estates side-by-side, including:

• Château Lafite Rothschild (First Growth)

• Château Mouton Rothschild (First Growth)

• Château Montrose

• Château Cos d’Estournel

• Château Canon

• ...alongside many other leading Left and Right Bank producers.

How to Join Us

Places are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

To secure your ticket, please reply directly to this email or reach out to Matthew Small at [email protected].