Wine Information

While Wine-Searcher is a tool to search and compare prices of wines, we also provide valuable information on topics most relevant to our core function. We have compiled a list of wine information that we believe will offer Wine-Searcher users interesting and valid reference material with searchable content in each category.

Wine Investment

Since the 'annus mirabilis' (wonderful year) of 1982, fine Bordeaux wines have been in the forefront of wine investment, although there are wines from many other regions in the world that prove to be good investment options. Like every other investment though, it pays to study the market and have a thorough understanding of past, current and likely future trends in fine wine business. The wine investment advice page is a compilation of essential guidelines to study before investing in wine.

A large number of these investment quality wines from Bordeaux are sold every year as 'En Primeur' or wine futures. We have the En Primeur release prices for each year since 2004.

Top Searches

A collection of the most popular wines searched by Wine-searcher users since 2003. We have categorized these top searches by month and country to present more meaningful search patterns.

French Wine Classifications

Although complex, the French wine classification system, once again led by Bordeaux, provides a valuable guide to the different tiers and the corresponding quality, and hence, perceived value of the wines. It is worth noting though that other estates and Chateaux in the region have never been classified but are regarded as equally important.

Wine Sales Tax

A guide to wine sales tax rates for the different states in the US and Europe.

Other Wine Information

• A comprehensive guide to spirits and liqueurs.
• Robert Parker scores and how they affect wine prices.
• More popular searches from 2005 and 2004.
• Links to fine wine sites we like.