Wine stocks are shares of ownership in companies that once produced luxury drinks for elites, but now create refreshments for hundreds of millions of people around the planet. While it isn't the highest-growth industry, wine stocks can be paired with other portfolio holdings to give investors a reasonable return.
Wine is a multibillion-dollar industry, and some estimates point toward average annual growth in the mid-single-digit percentages in the next decade. Buying wine stocks can be a good option for investors looking for stable returns and some dividend income.
Investing in wine stocks
Like beer stocks and distilled spirits stocks, wine hasn't been a fast-growing industry in recent years. There also aren't a lot of pure-play options for investors hoping to bet solely on products of the vine. Some options do exist, although most of them come with a portfolio of beer or alcohol brands to complement wine labels.
Here are four wine stocks to consider, what they contribute to the winemaking business, and how to decide if they're right for you.
1. LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton
OTC: LVMUY
Key Data Points
The sprawling luxury goods portfolio of France's LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMUY +0.74%) has produced one of the world's richest people: CEO Bernard Arnault. Champagne and other ultra-high-end spirits feature prominently in this diverse portfolio of high fashion. The company's name indicates as much since champagne house Moët & Chandon is a premier beverage of the rich and famous, as well as a highly sought-after label for special occasions. Other premium champagne brands include Dom Pérignon, Krug, and Veuve Clicquot.
After a sluggish first and second quarter, LVMH returned to growth in the third quarter of 2025, posting a 1% year-over-year organic growth rate with revenues of 18.3 billion euros. (Bear in mind that the wine and spirits segment represents less than 10% of LVMH's total business, so if you invest in this stock, you're investing in a far wider swathe of industries than alcoholic beverages.)
The luxury conglomerate overall is a long-term growth stock, and its collection of high-end products from fashion and leather goods to perfume and cosmetics to watches and jewelry is in consistently high demand. In emerging markets such as China, ultra-high-end goods are growing at a rapid pace as the country is expected to continue expanding its role within the global luxury market.
2. Constellation Brands
3. Treasury Wine Estates
4. Willamette Valley Vineyards
NASDAQ: WVVI
Key Data Points
This small, Oregon-based operation was founded in 1983, becoming one of Oregon's first vineyards since Prohibition. From humble, hand-watered beginnings, Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI +0.72%) has become one of the state's better-known providers of wine and is recognized as “One of America’s Great Pinot Noir Producers” from Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
While the stock's tiny $15 million market cap pales in comparison to some of the global wine behemoths, it's made a strong case for being one of the more popular wine providers in a wine-loving region. It went public in an unlisted 1989 offering, drawing 1,200 shareholders who invested an average of $1,700 each.
Like many other wineries, Willamette Valley boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but its stock has since come down to earth. Like Treasury Wine, it had a rough 2025, with stock prices falling by roughly half. The company's growth has been slowed by a younger generation that favors other types of alcoholic beverages, but it might offer a decent opportunity for investors seeking diversification into an industry that is likely to return to favor eventually.
Advantages and disadvantages of investing in wine stocks
As with any other stock, there are pros and cons to investing in wine. Fermented beverages have been part of the human diet for at least eight millennia, giving them quite a track record. You may want to invest in wine if you believe:
- The beverage will rebound as a staple alcoholic beverage of choice.
- Wine is a good avenue for diversifying your portfolio into a low-key beverage stock.
- Diversified companies that have wine interests might insulate you from volatility.
- Wine stocks are undervalued or poised for new growth.
On the other hand, you may want to avoid wine-related stocks if you think:
- The generational trend for craft beers and cocktails will continue.
- An economic downturn that will lead to less wine consumption is likely.
- Wine stocks are overvalued or not very likely to perform well over the long term.
- Climate change stands to wreak havoc on wine-growing regions.
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How to invest in wine stocks
1. Open your brokerage app: Log in to your brokerage account where you handle your investments.
2. Search for the stock: Enter the ticker or company name into the search bar to bring up the stock's trading page.
3. Decide how many shares to buy: Consider your investment goals and how much of your portfolio you want to allocate to this stock.
4. Select order type: Choose between a market order to buy at the current price or a limit order to specify the maximum price you're willing to pay.
5. Submit your order: Confirm the details and submit your buy order.
6. Review your purchase: Check your portfolio to ensure your order was filled as expected and adjust your investment strategy accordingly
Investing in a luxury beverage for all
Wine stocks aren't for everyone. Much like other food and beverage stocks, wine isn't the fastest-growing industry out there. But as the global middle class expands, wine may offer some gradual growth in the years ahead, and a few wine holding companies dole out dividends, as well. Just remember to tread carefully and diversify any wine shares you might buy with other alcohol, beverage, and food stocks.
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