The Cult Wines Global Index forms a benchmark measurement of the global fine wine market performance. Using Wine-Searcher data, the Index is comprised of a dynamic set of wines that represents the fine wine investment market based on strict liquidity criteria. The Global Index is comprised of the following regions – Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Rhone, Italy, USA and Rest of World, providing a comprehensive world view of the tradeable fine wine market.

Utilising a Dynamic Monthly Calculation, the Regional Indices are dynamically weighted each month to reflect the actual amount of activity on Wine-Searcher. Together, the weighted Regional Indices are combined to make up the nearly 7,000 wines that form the Global Index.

The Cult Wines Global Index tracks the prices of the most sought-after, tradeable fine wines in the market. By analysing 200K global prices offers through a partnership with Wine-Searcher, the world's most extensive source of powerful wine pricing data, we are able to provide a fully independent, in-depth view of the global fine wine market unlike anything else in the world.

Using Wine-Searcher data, rather than our own trading information, allows us to maintain the integrity of the indices by using the best possible data while relying on a credible, independent third-party source. The Dynamic Monthly Calculation ensures the Cult Wines Indices provides the most accurate representation of the current fine wine market in the world.