What’s Really on a Collector’s Dinner Table?

World of Fine Wines
1 Video View·Sep 15, 2026

What does a wine collector actually open when friends and family come over? Not every dinner needs classified-growth Bordeaux or Grand Cru Burgundy.

Some of the bottles I reach for most often cost between US$35 and US$50. They are not trophy wines.

They are wines I can put in the middle of the table, open without hesitation, and enjoy with people I care about.

In this video, I share three wines that have earned a permanent place in my cellar for exactly that reason: