Investing in wine

Asia's thirst for wine cheers investors

Asia's growing thirst for fine wine has helped Hong Kong become the world's biggest centre for auction sales, and makes a compelling case for investment, according to wine auctioneer Acker Merrall & Condit.
John Kapon, chief executive at Acker Merrall & Condit, holds bottles of Romanee Conti, 1990, during yesterday's press conference (AFP)

Europeans are spending less money on wine these days, due to a change in drinking habits and the weakening economy, but strong demand in Asia is keeping the industry's growth story alive, according to M&A International, an M&A boutique.

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