The Wine Collector

Sometimes it’s helpful to define something by what it isn’t and this is one of those times.
The Wine Collector is not a blog to read for the latest in wine recommendations or producers. There are hundreds of other blogs, websites, newsletters, and magazines where you can read those opinions (including on Vinfolio’s own site). This blog will instead address the many practical activities involved in being a wine collector to help you use your time efficiently and intelligently. The end goal is to create more time for enjoying your wine and to bring a degree of order to your collection, however big or small.

What makes me qualified?
I have been a collector for over a decade and built a collection of about 7,000 bottles. As my collection grew, more and more of my time was spent managing what I had, moving it between home and off-site storage, tracking pre-arrival purchases from numerous wineries and retailers around the country, and deciding what I should be drinking versus selling. Ultimately, I decided to create an entire business, Vinfolio, to cater to the needs of wine collectors and enthusiasts.

First and foremost that means locating and selling the fine wine sought by our customers at competitive prices. But as our company slogan “Fine wine, finer service” states, part of our mission is providing a complete range of collector services to address the associated practical activities faced by anyone who actively buys wine faster than they consume it. While I can't promise I have personal knowledge on how to tackle every wine collecting issue, between our customers and staff, there are many resources available to tap.

How often will I post?
The plan is to post 3-4 days a week. As we are all busy and I have Vinfolio to run, I will try to keep posts concise to ensure the points get across. Inherently more complicated subjects will be addressed in a series of related posts.

Contacting me
Your comments and own collecting advice are always welcome. You may reach me anytime via my email address: steve@vinfolio.com. Welcome to The Wine Collector!