Unlock the secrets of fine wine investing, from vineyard to cellar, and discover how this timeless asset can enrich your portfolio.
This episode had to happen. The origin story of this show necessitated it. And what better timing than to release it as our holiday special when many of you around the world will be sitting around the table with family and friends, breaking bread and sharing a bottle of fine fermented grape juice.
But beyond our passion for drinking and socializing around wine, is there an investable asset class here yet? We examine the history of wine investing, the lifecycle of the grape, and the very unique investment characteristics of each stage of the lifecycle.
Then we invite two experts, both of whom have brought the category to mainstream acceptance in different ways, on either end of that production spectrum to help us think through this burgeoning opportunity set.
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association
CAIA Association is a global network of forward-thinking investment professionals, redefining the future of capital allocation in a world where traditional and alternative investments are converging at an unprecedented pace. United by a commitment to improving investment outcomes, we lead with authority, educate to inspire, and connect people who turn insight into action. CAIA Association creates dynamic and captivating learning experiences designed to engage investment professionals at every level. Its programs – the CAIA Charter and the CAIA.nxt™ platform – offer critical levels of access to a comprehensive curriculum that equips the investment community with the skills and knowledge needed to build modern portfolios. CAIA Association is a global member-driven community of more than 14,000 professionals, united by a shared commitment to improving investment outcomes and building a more aligned, principled capital market system.
Head of Viticulture at Nuveen Natural Capital
Matt is responsible for all aspects of Nuveen Natural Capital's vineyard business unit, including acquisitions, sales, and development. Matt oversees vineyards in California, Washington, and New Zealand. Prior to joining Nuveen Natural Capital in 2015, Matt was in a variety of real estate acquisition and development roles, including KB Home in Austin, Texas, and with Silverado Premium Properties, the predecessor of Nuveen Natural Capital’s vineyard business unit. Matt served in the United States Marine Corps from 1995 to 2006, where he flew the AV-8B Harrier. Matt graduated with a B.S. in Environmental Science from Stephen F. Austin University, a Master of Arts in Urban Planning from UCLA, and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
CEO at Vinovest
Anthony is a Thiel Fellow with two previous exits. His first company, EnvoyNow, was an on-demand food delivery app for college campuses. They raised $1.5M and grew to 22 college campuses before selling to JoyRun (which was acquired by Walmart this year). His second company, Know Your VC, was a Glassdoor for VCs. They grew the platform to over 200,000 unique searches a month before selling it to RateMyInvestor. Most recently, he was head of marketing at Blockfolio, a crypto portfolio app, where they grew from 1M to over 8M users in two years before it was acquired for $150M.
