About Vinovest
An overview of our mission, team, and how we combine expertise with technology to make fine-wine and whiskey investing accessible.
- What is Vinovest?
- How does Vinovest work?
- What is the Vinovest Marketplace? How is it different from my Vinovest portfolio?
- How does Vinovest compare to other wine and whiskey investment platforms?
- What is Vinovest’s track record for returns?
Investing
How the platform works—from account setup and funding to asset selection, risk management, and performance monitoring.
- Can I invest in both wine and whiskey?
- What is the minimum deposit amount for wine and whiskey investing?
- How does Vinovest determine if a wine is investment-worthy?
- Will Vinovest automatically sell my whiskey when it’s at peak value? What if I want to sell my cask before then?
- Can I sell my wine at any time?
Storage, Ownership, and Insurance
Details on bonded storage, full legal title, custody partners, and the all-risk insurance that protects every bottle and barrel.
- Where is my wine and whiskey stored?
- Is my wine and whiskey insured?
- Who owns the wine and whiskey in my portfolio? How can I verify ownership?
- Can I tour the wine storage facilities or visit my cask?
- What happens to my wines if Vinovest were to go out of business?
Returns and Liquidity
Historical performance data, exit options, typical sale timelines, and how market conditions affect price appreciation and liquidity.
- Are the wine and whiskey markets liquid? How easy will it be to sell my holdings?
- How and when do I earn a return on my wine and whiskey investments?
- Why is there uninvested cash in my account?
- Does Vinovest charge extra commissions when I sell my wine or whiskey?
- How do time horizons work for wine investments? Can I adjust them?
Deposits and Payments
Accepted funding methods, deposit schedules, currency options, and how we process management fees and trade settlements.
- What is the minimum amount that I can deposit? Can I set up recurring deposits?
- How do I enroll in Autopay to cover my storage and insurance fees? How does Autopay work?
- How do I set up recurring deposits/auto-invest?
- What payment methods and currencies does Vinovest accept? Can I pay with cryptocurrencies?
- If Autopay is active, will it deduct funds from my cash balance?
Fees and Taxes
Breakdown of management and transaction fees, plus guidance on potential tax considerations for U.S. and international investors.
- Does Vinovest charge fees?
- What does Vinovest's monthly fee cover?
- Will I receive a 1099 from Vinovest to file my taxes?
- Do I need to file Form 8938 with the IRS?
- How are gains from my wines taxed?
Portfolio Composition
How we construct and rebalance diversified portfolios across regions, vintages, and spirits—plus tools to track exposure.
- Can I turn active rebalancing off?
- What are the benefits of active rebalancing?
- What is active rebalancing, and how does it work?
- Will the specific assets in my portfolio change over time?
- Why am I not asked for approval each time my portfolio is rebalanced?
Shipping
Quarterly shipping windows, destinations, carriers, and what to expect if you request delivery of your physical inventory.
- How do I get my wine shipped to me?
- Where can I have my wine shipped?
- When will I get my wine?
- How much does it cost to ship my wine?
- Is there a best time of year to have my wine shipped?
Withdrawing Funds
Step-by-step instructions for cash withdrawals, asset sales, and typical processing times for each method.
- How long does withdrawal take to process?
- How do I withdraw funds from my Vinovest account?
- What is the minimum withdrawal amount?
- How soon after making a deposit can I withdraw my funds?
- Can I withdraw funds from multiple portfolios at once?
Vinovest Marketplace
Using the peer-to-peer marketplace to browse, bid, and buy or sell individual bottles and casks in real time.
- What’s the difference between my Vinovest trading account wines (Vinovest Marketplace) and my Vinovest wine portfolio?
- Do I need to have a managed portfolio to open a trading account?
- Can I use funds from my managed portfolio to buy wines on the Vinovest Marketplace?
- Can I move wines between my managed and trading portfolios?
- Can I trade my whiskey on the Vinovest Marketplace?
Selling & Listing
Requirements, verification steps, and best practices for listing your own assets for sale on the Marketplace.
- How does selling work? Do I have to list my own wine or whiskey for sale?
- How does manually listing my wine for sale differ from holding until the optimal time for my portfolio manager to sell?
- How do I list my wine or whiskey for sale?
- How long will it take to sell my wine/whiskey once I list it?
- How will I know when my wine/whiskey is successfully listed?