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Know the true value of your collection.

You’ve invested a lot into your passion for fine wine. If you need to know the actual value of your wine collection, Iron Gate can help.

There are multiple reasons why it’s good to know what your cellar is worth,
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The Iron Gate Appraisal Process

Our access to state of the art data, years of experience in the market and seasoned in house expertise provide you with the confidence that comes from knowing the real value of your asset. As the fine wine market has significantly outpaced the financial markets, it is now more important than ever to keep up to date with the value of your collection. Whether you are a seasoned collector or novice, estate trustee or executor, or have been charged with liquidating an asset, our services are tailored individually to meet your needs.

Why have your wine appraised?

  • Insurance replacement purposes – Protect your valuable liquid assets by knowing the replacement costs of your collection should they be exposed to peril. Our Senior Appraiser has decades of valuation expertise and has worked for many of the leading banks, insurance companies and institutions.
     

  • Estate planning and probate purposes – Knowing the value of the wine in your estate will provide your executor and beneficiaries with the information they will need to fulfil your plans for your collection and will expedite the probate of your will. Knowing the marketable cash value may also provide you with tangible tax benefits as you plan your estate.

  • Fair market value for donation purposes – If you are considering donating all or part of your collection to a charitable organization or auction, it is imperative that a professional appraisal be conducted to be in compliance with the Canada Revenue Agency.

  • Divorce and other family division purposes – If you are required to sell your collection to fairly and equitably divide an asset in the event of divorce, an appraisal for fair market value or marketable cash value provides you with the objective and impartial knowledge to do so in a way that avoids potential conflicts.

  • Auction purposes – Over the course of just a year, Iron Gate has emerged as a market leader in the fine wine and spirits auction industry. Let us provide you with up-to-the-minute auction valuations for all or part of your collection.

  • RatesIron Gate Auctions appraisal rates are based on client needs and are highly competitive. Contact us at appraisals@irongate.wine for information on how we can best serve the needs of you or your organization.

Related Services

Sommelier Services

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Get more out of your passion.
We have a full time WSET-certified sommelier on our team that is here to help you get the most out of your passion for wine. Cellar samples, consultations and more.
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Store your wine.

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Store your wine with Iron Gate.
If your collection is pushing the limits of your home cellar, our environmentally controlled, high-security wine storage vaults can store any excess.
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Sell your wine.

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Wine Consignment Sales
There are lots of reasons you may want to sell all or part of your collection. Talk to us about how we can help you get the maximum value possible.
Learn more →

We’re here to help you get the most out of your fine wine collection.

Megan McDonald
DipWSET
Senior Client Manager

We’re here to help you get the most out of your fine wine collection.

Megan McDonald
DipWSET
Senior Client Manager
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