The Wine Society has announced the launch of a specialist Fine Wine Service, as part of its long-term investment in strengthening its fine wine offer for members.
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The tectonic plates of fine wine have shifted beneath the feet of the sector in recent years. As Paul Richards, global head of wine and spirits purchasing at 67 Pall Mall, puts it: “The accrual of value in wine is now not guaranteed – the annual storage fee is the only certainty.” Businesses like 67 Pall Mall have reflected on how to spur fresh engagement and respond to this uncertainty. Those that actively engage with two oft-neglected demographics in the sector – women and young people – showcase that a welcoming approach needs to be the path forward. Accessible cellar plans; women-led events; fine wine clubs for young people; all herald a fresh ethos. And it’s one that both responds well to fine wines’ changing landscape and encourages inclusion.
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In its Q1 2026 report, fine wine investment platform WineCap detailed that the fine wine market is stabilising. Reduced release prices from top names also indicated signs of a fresh pricing strategy following the market correction of recent years.
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A year into a global decline in fine wine trading the market remains volatile, though with some signs that the decline may be slowing.
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Last year, 442 wine professionals from 55 countries participated in the Gérard Basset survey, and organisers hope even more will contribute to this year’s edition.
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Sales at UK supermarkets were up 2.2% in the last four weeks compared to the same period last year boosted not only by the August Bank Holiday heatwave but also by a solid BWS and pre-mixed alcoholic drinks performance, according to Nielsen.
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Burgundy thrived, Bordeaux consolidated and wine investment proved more stable than gold, according to the Liv-ex annual summary of the 2018 market, described as “a record breaking year”.
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Burgundy has had its best trading year in a decade and is at an all-time high for 2017, according to Liv-ex, the global fine wine trading marketplace.
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