Vin-X
Fine wine portfolio management firm (VIN-X Limited, founded 2010) offering acquisition, storage and trade execution via Liv-ex and secondary channels. Not FCA-regulated — fine wine is an unregulated asset class. Fees of 3% per year for the first five years (15% total) are taken upfront; recommended minimum c. £10,000.
General Information
VIN-X Limited is a UK fine wine investment firm founded in 2010 by Peter Shakeshaft. Reported assets of c. £30m. Wine investment is not regulated by the FCA and Vin-X has no FRN — there is no FSCS or FOS recourse for the investment element.
How does it work?
Vin-X provides advisory, acquisition, bonded storage and trade execution for fine wine portfolios. The company states it accesses Liv-ex and the wider secondary market for clients. Wines are held in HMRC-bonded warehousing under professional conditions in the client's name.
What do they offer?
Managed portfolios with a recommended minimum of c. £10,000. Fees are taken upfront as a 3% annual fixed rate for the first five years (15% total) at the time of investment; storage, insurance and service charges apply thereafter.
Who is it for?
Investors seeking exposure to investment-grade Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and Rhône wines who accept illiquidity, subjective valuations and an unregulated product. Capital is at risk.
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