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27/08/2026

WineFi is delighted to partner once again with Lay & Wheeler to launch our latest fine wine investment portfolio: The Lay & Wheeler Collection II.

- Historic Net CAGR*: 11.1%
- Anticipated Hold Period: 4-7 Years
- Minimum Investment: £3,000
- Tax Relief: 0% CGT (UK Investors)

Our inaugural Lay & Wheeler Collection has delivered 23.26% returns since inception in March of this year and has already begun returning capital to members through early exits.

What's new in the second iteration?

🇪🇸 Spain rises to 10% of the portfolio, with Bordeaux reduced by five percentage points.

🆕 We have included new producers that have outperformed the Liv-ex Fine Wine 1000 by 34.8 percentage points over the five years to June 2026.

💎 The premium end is leading this recovery, so we are lifting the ultra-premium allocation from 50% to 60% of the portfolio.

For more information and to download the investment presentation, visit https://winefi.co/invest/lay-wheeler-collection-2?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

* Capital at risk. Fine wine is an unregulated asset class. Historic returns based on past performance data. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

26/08/2026

Château Margaux is more than a legendary Bordeaux name. It is one of the estates that helped define what “fine wine” means. Its history stretches back to the 12th century, with serious viticulture established in the 16th century.

When the Médoc’s 1855 Classification was created for Napoleon III’s Paris Exposition, Château Margaux was awarded the highest possible score: 20/20, making it one of just four Premier Grand Cru Classé estates.

The magic lies in the terroir as much as the reputation. The vineyards sit on gravelly soils over clay and limestone, (conditions particularly suited to Cabernet Sauvignon) producing wines renowned for their perfume, elegance, fine tannins and extraordinary ability to age.

Today, Cabernet Sauvignon accounts for around 75% of the red vineyard, supported by Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Since 1977, the Mentzelopoulos family has invested heavily in preserving the estate while embracing increasingly precise viticulture and winemaking.

The result is a wine that combines centuries of history with an uncompromising focus on quality. And this is precisely the kind of cultural and tangible asset that makes Château Margaux so fascinating from a fine-wine investment perspective.

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* Capital at risk. Fine wine is an unregulated asset class and the value of your portfolio may fall as well as rise.

20/08/2026

We are pleased to share another successful exit for WineFi investors:

Wine: Krug, Vintage Brut 2006
Pack Size: 6x75cl
Purchase Date: March 2026
Exit Date: August 2026
Total Return: 17.1%

Over this same 5-month period, both the Liv-ex 1000 and Champagne 50 indices have remained broadly flat, meaning this sale generated approximately 17% alpha relative to the broader fine-wine market and the Champagne market.

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* Capital at risk. Fine wine is an unregulated asset class and the value of your portfolio may fall as well as rise.

18/08/2026

What Makes a Wine 'Investment-Grade'?

We estimate that the investable universe of fine wine is approximately $5.5bn, representing only a fraction of a percent of global wine production. Investment-grade wine is best defined not by quality or rarity alone, but by market behaviour.

To be considered suitable for long-term capital allocation, a wine must pass a five-factor test:

🍾An established secondary market
🍾 Recognised provenance
🍾 Liquidity at scale,
🍾 A proven track record of demand
🍾 Limited, predictable supply.

Find out more in our recent article by our Head of Investment, Matthew Small: https://winefi.co/blog/what-is-investment-grade-wine?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

Capital at risk. Fine wine is an unregulated asset class and the value of your investment may fall as well as rise.

14/08/2026

📢 NEW EXIT

Wine: Château Rayas 2011
Pack Size: 12x75cl
Purchase Date: March 2026
Exit Date: August 2026
Total Return: 20.1%

We are pleased to share another successful exit for WineFi investors, securing a 20.1% return on Château Rayas 2011 in just five months.

Over this same period, both the Rhône 100 and Liv-ex 1000 indices remained broadly flat, meaning this sale generated approximately 20% alpha relative to both the regional benchmark and the broader fine wine market.

Market interest in Château Rayas has heightened significantly as collectors reassess the scarcity and long-term availability of bottles produced during the lifetime of winemaker Emmanuel Reynaud.

Following a thorough review, our Investment Committee recommended accepting the bid to crystallise these gains.

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* Capital at risk. Fine wine is an unregulated asset class and the value of your portfolio may fall as well as rise.

13/08/2026

In the latest episode of The Wine Investing Podcast, Callum Woodcock explores the investment potential of Italian wines.

Italy has emerged as one of the most compelling regions in fine wine. In this episode, we examine the forces behind that rise - from improving critical recognition and expanding international demand to the persistent price gap between leading Italian wines and comparable bottles from Burgundy, Bordeaux and Napa Valley.

We look at the contrasting investment characteristics of Tuscany and Piedmont, explore why Super Tuscans have developed into globally traded blue-chip wines, and consider the “Burgundification” of Barolo and Barbaresco.

We also discuss why selecting the right producer, label, vintage and entry price matters more than simply gaining exposure to Italy as a whole.

Access the latest episode here: https://winefi.co/blog/investing-in-italian-wine-podcast-insights?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

Fine wine is an illiquid and unregulated asset class. Its value can fall as well as rise, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

11/08/2026

We are pleased to introduce a new offering at WineFi: the ability to invest directly in individual cases, alongside our established syndicate and portfolio structures.

This follows repeated requests from investors seeking to add to their holdings at their own discretion, with the benefit of our market-leading research to inform each decision.

Our first offer of 2020 Soldera Case Basse sold out in hours. Soldera represents a compelling investment opportunity, currently trading at a 19% discount to our fair value estimate and a 26% discount on a price-per-point basis relative to older vintages, suggesting an attractive entry point.

Historically, Soldera wines have delivered an average 8.5% CAGR, underpinned by exceptional quality, limited production and strong global demand from collectors.

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09/08/2026

Should Piedmont be on your radar?

Piedmont has evolved from a niche collector's market into one of the world's most important fine wine investment regions.

Defined by tiny production volumes, strict DOCG regulations and wines with exceptional ageing potential, the region benefits from a powerful combination of limited supply and growing global demand.

The foundation of Piedmont's investment appeal is structural scarcity. Barolo, the region's flagship wine, is produced from just 2,100 hectares of vineyards, a fraction of the size of many major French appellations.

Supply cannot meaningfully increase due to geographical and regulatory constraints, while every bottle consumed further reduces the availability of mature vintages. This creates a natural scarcity that supports long-term price appreciation.

Find out what the Piedmont fine wine market really looks like in 2026 in our latest guide written by WineFi's Head of Investment, Matthew Small: https://winefi.co/blog/how-to-invest-in-piedmont-fine-wine-the-definitive-2026-guide?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

Capital at risk. Fine wine is an unregulated asset class and the value of your investment may fall as well as rise.

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