Where the community lives

Jancis Robinson's Purple Pages is the most authoritative English-language wine resource available. Her vintage reports and producer assessments are used by professionals and serious collectors globally. Wine Spectator is the largest American publication. Decanter covers the market with good breadth

The major auction houses run tasting events before their sales that are open to registered bidders. These are among the best educational experiences available. Wine societies and tasting groups, which operate in most major cities, provide access to wines that no individual cellar could sustain and the community that makes the knowledge-building process enjoyable.

CollectorGrade take

The Jancis Robinson Purple Pages subscription is the most cost-effective purchase in wine collecting. Her vintage assessments and producer notes are the most reliable reference point available for serious decision-making.