Question

[cover drive man]

If I saved and bought a top(ish) of the range bottle of wine, say 200 pounds, and kept it my whole life, then passed it on to my kids/nephews/nieces etc and told them to pass it on and so on and so forth would it eventually be worth a fortune?

 

[superkingdave]

ID pls

 

[cpr]

If I saved and bought a top(ish) of the range bottle of wine, say 200 pounds, and kept it my whole life, then passed it on to my kids/nephews/nieces etc and told them to pass it on and so on and so forth would it eventually be worth a fortune?

Well, although my knowledge of wine extends to various different offers in bargain booze, I'd guess its future value would be decided by the quality of that years wine, the amount originally produced, and whether you can resist it after a night out and a girl you've pulled is thirsty.

 

[marc71178]

I'd say almost definitely not as any bottle you can get for £200 will not be a sufficient vintage to last 10 years before going off, let alone passing it down through a family.

Currently working with a client for whom £200 is a below average price for a bottle.

 

[benchmark00]

 

[Spikey]

drink it you weak ****

 

[GotSpin]

Depends upon the vintage but I can't see a 200 pound red increasing in value over generations.

There are wines out there that would appreciate in value but you won't be picking them up at the local bottleo next to the passion pop

 

[silentstriker]

And percentage wise, it probably wouldn't be the best investment. You could find something better for something like that.

 

[Dhonisgland]

What is this? Wine comes in bottles. That's a cardboard box!

 

[benchmark00]

What is this? Wine comes in bottles. That's a cardboard box!

You'd be awesome at Where's Wally I bet.

 

[marc71178]

And percentage wise, it probably wouldn't be the best investment. You could find something better for something like that.

Actually, looking at some of the shorter term gains it can be a good investment (if you have access to the best vineyards and have tens of thousands to spare to get the right wines)

 

[silentstriker]

Actually, looking at some of the shorter term gains it can be a good investment (if you have access to the best vineyards and have tens of thousands to spare to get the right wines)

Well I was referring to having 200 pounds for it.

 

[Andre]

If I saved and bought a top(ish) of the range bottle of wine, say 200 pounds, and kept it my whole life, then passed it on to my kids/nephews/nieces etc and told them to pass it on and so on and so forth would it eventually be worth a fortune?

As someone who works in wine, there isn't a heck of a lot of value in buying wine as an airloom to pass down for generations unless it is a real high end wine from an instantly recognisable label. Which narrows it down simply to a handful of reds. For real wine buffs and collectors they might be worth a fortune if they are a rare or extremely highly rated vintage, but generally speaking, it is unlikely that much wine genuienly appreciates in price over time. Plus, a lot of it needs to still be in the wrapped paper, wooden boxes etc that they were purchased in.

So in short, the sale of a 200 quid wine in 100 years is unlikely to feed your family.

 

[cover drive man]

Thanks guys, I'll just put the money in the bank instead.

 

[Agent Nationaux]

Gold is the best investment at the moment.

 

[Furball]

Gold is the best investment at the moment.

Nah.

 

[GotSpin]

For Australians its probably a good time to buy gold tbh

 

[cpr]

I'm the best investment ATM. I'll double your return within 12 months, if enough new investors join


/ponzi

 

[G.I.Joe]

I'm the best investment ATM. I'll double your return within 12 months, if enough new investors join


/ponzi

You've convinced me. Pyramid schemes are indeed the way to go.

 

[cpr]

Get in at the top, thats what I say