In this debut episode of Wine in Focus, we hear from Johan Malan from Wine Cellar, Mike Ratcliffe - co-founder of Vilafonté and Investec's Roy van Eck on why and how to invest in fine wine. They cover how you tell the difference between a premium vintage and a plonk, how to age wine, a wine bond, and close with their hopes for South Africa's wine industry.

00:00: Intro

01:54: Wine as an alternative asset class

03:29: Basic investment case for wine

05:12: Tips on what separates a fine wine from an average one

09:00: Are stickers a sign of pedigree?

10:24: How to store wine

11:38: Should you ensure your fine wine?

13:44: How do you apply patience and allow fine wine to improve?

17:35: What returns to expect from fine wine investment

21:53: First of its kind: Wind bond

23:53: The SA wine industry in the next 10 years Investec Focus Radio SA