In Asia, investment in wines beats drinking them

For the most part wine collectors in Asia still regard wines as an investment rather than something for drinking.

Hong Kong’s heat and humidity are less than ideal for storing wine, so Hong Kong-owned collections often remain in Europe. Low humidity is more of a threat to the cork, which may shrink, allowing air in to spoil the wine, but high humidity may bring rot to the label. This adds authenticity in a restaurant, but damages the presentation of an investment wine.