More Accurate Wine Prices Are Coming to InVintory

Knowing what your collection is worth depends entirely on the quality of the data behind it. We're making a significant upgrade to how InVintory sources and calculates market prices, and we want to give you a clear heads-up before the changes start rolling out.

What Is Changing

Where does InVintory's wine pricing data come from?

InVintory is moving to a new market pricing system backed by institutional-grade fine wine market data sources.

The wine market has a small number of genuinely authoritative price sources; platforms and exchanges that track real transaction data across the global fine wine trade, not just listed prices or crowd-sourced estimates. We're integrating data from two of the most trusted of those sources, Liv-ex and Wine Labs, giving InVintory access to pricing that reflects what bottles are actually selling for in the market today.

This rollout will happen progressively over the coming months. You'll see prices update across your collection as the new data comes through.

What will change in the app?

The upgraded pricing data will affect two places you likely check regularly.

Individual bottle prices

Market values shown on each bottle's profile page will update to reflect the new data sources. For some bottles you may see prices shift noticeably, particularly for investment-grade wines where market data has historically been thin or inconsistent. For a full breakdown of where bottle pricing appears in the app, this post on Wine Guide and bottle details covers what each field represents.

Total collection valuation

Your overall collection value, visible in InVintory's Collection Analytics, is calculated from the sum of individual bottle market prices. As bottle prices update, your total valuation will reflect the more accurate underlying data. For more on how collection valuation works in InVintory, this post on Collection Analytics walks through the full picture.

Why Accurate Wine Pricing Matters

Does the accuracy of wine market prices actually matter for collectors?

Yes, significantly. For collectors who use InVintory purely to track what they own and when to drink it, the practical impact is moderate. For collectors who rely on their collection valuation for insurance, estate planning, investment tracking, or resale decisions, the quality of the underlying price data is critical.

Inaccurate market prices lead to underinsured collections, poorly informed buying decisions, and a distorted picture of how a portfolio is performing over time. The fine wine market moves quickly and unevenly; a single vintage can shift substantially in value within a year based on critic scores, auction results, and changing demand. A pricing system built on real transaction data captures those movements accurately. One built on stale or unreliable data does not.

For collectors thinking seriously about collection value, this post on how to track your wine collection's value automatically and this post on the real cost of mismanaging a wine cellar are worth reading alongside this update. And for collectors who maintain their collection for insurance purposes, this post on exporting audit-ready wine inventories explains how InVintory's data export tools support that process.

What if I see prices change significantly on bottles I own?

Treat it as useful information rather than cause for concern. If a bottle you've been valuing at one price shows a significant change after the update, it means the previous price was based on less reliable data. The new figure is a more accurate reflection of what that bottle is worth in today's market.

If you want to compare before and after, InVintory's CSV export lets you capture a snapshot of your current collection value before the changes roll out.

What You Need to Do

Nothing. The pricing update happens automatically in the background as new data becomes available. You do not need to re-enter any bottle information, adjust any settings, or take any action in the app. Your collection data stays exactly as it is; only the market price layer is changing.

If you have questions about specific bottles or valuations after the update, InVintory's support team is available at support@invintory.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is InVintory changing its wine pricing data?

InVintory is upgrading to institutional-grade fine wine market data sources that track real transaction prices across the global fine wine trade. The goal is to give collectors more accurate bottle valuations and a more reliable total collection value.

When will the new prices appear in my collection?

The rollout will happen progressively over the coming months. Not all bottles will update at the same time. You may notice prices shifting on some bottles before others as the new data sources come through.

Will my collection data be affected?

Your collection data (including bottle names, vintages, locations, tasting notes, and everything else you've entered) is not affected. Only the market price layer is changing.

What should I do if I disagree with a new market price?

InVintory allows you to edit market prices manually. If you believe a price doesn't reflect your bottle's actual value, you can adjust it directly from your collection list. Go to your dashboard, open Collection, and hover over any wine's market price to edit it.

Is this update available on all platforms?

Yes. The pricing update will apply across iPhone, iPad, and the InVintory web app.

Better data means a more accurate picture of what your collection is worth. This update is part of an ongoing effort to make InVintory the most reliable tool available for serious collectors.

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