Wine myths, debunked
There are many myths when it comes to collecting wine. You may have heard that you need to be an expert, or that you need a cellar at home, or that it requires a fortune to do.
Many of these sound convincing enough to put people off - but we feel this is a great shame. In reality, none of these have to be true, and building a wine collection can be far simpler than you might think.
To sort fact from fiction, we've enlisted two of our experts to explain the biggest misconceptions about collecting. In the video guide below, watch as Victoria Bull from our Buying team and educator Nick Kemball debunk common myths, and explain the reality of collecting wine.
Myth One
Collecting wine and spirits is very expensive and you need to know a lot
Myth Two
You need to wait a long time to enjoy your collection
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Myth Three
You need lots of space to store at home
Myth Four
You should focus on only the most famous fine wine regions
Myth Five
The older the wine the better it is
Understanding maturity in wine
