The name of this newsletter is inspired by one of my favourite movies of all time — In the Mood for Love, by Wong Kar-Wai. It’s a love story between two lonely neighbours in 1962 Hong Kong, who begin to realise their spouses have been cheating on them. Originally titled A Story of Food, it’s much more a love story about the food culture of 1960s Hong Kong — from curbside noodle stalls (dai pai dong 大排档) to European lavish meals.
In the mood for wine focuses on data, numbers, and investment theses in the world of fine wines. While it may seem far from a love story, fine wine is a passion asset class, deeply connected to personal taste, experiences and feelings.
So, I, too, want to share Stories of Wine, and maybe some of them will be love stories.
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Concise and provocative articles centred at the crossroads between finance and fine wine.
Full investment cases about interesting winemakers and behind-the-scenes looks at fine wines.
An insight into my personal portfolio full of quality and value fine wines.
Curated lists of things that are happening in the fine wine market.
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About me
I’m an entrepreneur in the fine wine trade. Five years ago, I founded AZYA, a digital fine wine trading company selling wines to China with the resolve to innovate one of the most old-fashioned sectors. Educated in economics and finance from Imperial College and the University of Padua, I previously worked as a portfolio analyst asset managers.
Combining my passion for both wine and investments, I curate In the mood for wine, a weekly publication for the next generation of wine collectors and investors.
For business collaborations or any other inquiries, ping me at inthemoodforwine@substack.com.
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