Collector Services
Whether the goal is to fill the cellar or to empty it, we can help.
Ranger Wine provides a portfolio of services to collectors including cellar inventories, auction acquisition strategies, appraisal for insurance, fair market value, auction or estate purposes. We also conduct charitable auctions across the country, and provide consulting to the not-for-profit sector on fundraising through live and online auctions of Fine Wine.
Appraisals
Ranger Wine provides comprehensive appraisal services for collectors at all levels. Knowing the value of your wine and when to drink it are key to getting the most pleasure and value from your collection. Appraisals are conducted to USPAP (Universal Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice) standards and are available for Insurance/Replacement, Fair Market, Estate or Family Division or for Auction value purposes. Fees are based on a highly competitive hourly rate and an estimate based on the scope of work is provided prior to commencing each project. With 35 years of experience and leadership positions in highly regarded national auction houses, appraisal services conducted by Ranger Wine represent the gold standard in professionalism and client care.
Selling Your Collection
With deep connections to leading auction houses and to the global wine trade, Ranger Wine can assist you in placing all or part of your collection into auction in Canada or abroad. Knowing when to sell is paramount to maximizing value and as we closely follow global market trends, our goal is to place your wine in the right market at the right time.
Starting a Collection
Based on your taste, time and budget, Ranger Wine provides comprehensive advice on how to build, grow and maintain a collection that will provide wine for near term drinking, mid to long term pleasure or for investment purposes.
