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Date Published: March 2012
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The purpose of this research is to provide readers with an initial understanding of opportunities for investing in the wine market, including collections & futures; private equity & real estate investments; and wineries & vineyards. In the market for alternative investments, none can be much more fun than investing in the wine industry. As a passion of Tiburon's managing partner, Tiburon is able to address the history of wine making, grape varietals, wine growing regions & appellations, leading wineries, and methods of investing in this booming market.

This research addresses the five historical phases of the wine industry, including: 

• Early Development Phase
• Phylloxera Phase
• US Prohibition & WW II Challenges Phase
• Maturation Phase
• Business & Consolidation Phase

This research defines four distinct markets segments including:

• California Wineries, Other US & Canada Wineries
• France, Italy, & Other Europe Wineries
• Chile, Argentina, & Other South America Wineries
• Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, & Other New World Wineries

And this research makes the following future predictions for the wine industry, including: 

• Renewed Growth of High-End Wines
• Emergence of Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Noir
• Emergence of New World Wineries
• Streamlining of Wine Distribution
• Emergence of the Chinese Market
• Expected Rapid Industry Consolidation

And this research concludes by indentifying the three leading ways of investing in the wine industry: 

• Collections & Futures
• Private Equity & Real Estate Investment Trusts
• Wineries & Vineyards