Tasting Notes
Black-Purple and Immortal: The 2016 Realm Absurd Is Your 40-Year Wine Bet
Realm Cellars The Absurd 2016: The ultimate Napa power Cabernet tasting note. Deep dive into the structure, flavor, and immense cellar potential.
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Wineries
The Land That Refused to Yield: The Story of Château Trotanoy
Explore the story of Château Trotanoy — once dismissed as “too difficult” to cultivate, now one of Pomerol’s most revered wines. Discover how stubborn clay, patient winemaking, and timeless terroir forged a Bordeaux icon.
The Iron and the Orchard: Torbreck The Laird 2015
Deep, poetic guide to Torbreck The Laird 2015 food pairing—from roast lamb to truffled mushrooms, served at 18 °C with reverence and time.
Wineries
The Vine That Refused to Die: The Legend of Scarecrow
Explore the story of Scarecrow — Napa’s legendary cult Cabernet. From Hollywood roots and 1940s vines to one of the world’s most coveted wines, discover how resilience and history shaped this iconic vineyard
Tasting Notes
The Granite Cult: Eben Sadie’s Columella 2018 Is A Geological Event
The Sadie Family Columella 2018 is an iconic Swartland red blend (Syrah-based) known for its incredible focus, mineral tension from granite soil, savory black olive notes, and massive aging potential.
Vintages
2015 Northern Rhône: A Granite Drumbeat That Echoes into the Future
Northern Rhône 2015 Syrah: A monumental benchmark vintage. Its powerful structure, deep color, and granite-forged tension promise decades of aging potential, ranking it alongside the legendary 1961 and 1990. Learn why 2015 is essential for collectors.
Tasting Notes
The White Rhône-Style Blend That Hates Rules
Sine Qua Non Resiste 2013 tasting note: rich Roussanne/Marsanne blend with gold color, citrus, and intense texture.
Wineries
Where Two Worlds Dreamed as One: The Story of Seña
Discover the story of Seña — Chile’s first true icon wine. Born from a visionary partnership between Eduardo Chadwick and Robert Mondavi, Seña transformed Aconcagua’s terroir into a global benchmark for elegance and power.
Investment Reports
Heart-Forge on the Gironde: Why Château Calon-Ségur 2015 Beats Like a First Growth at Third-Growth Prices
Bacchus recounts the night he smelted a crimson heart-shield above Saint-Estèphe - and shows investors how that pulse still pushes this 2015 up the Bordeaux value chain. When Bacchus Tempered Iron into Love Long ago, Saint-Estèphe shivered under Viking moonlight as iron-prow ships crept up the Gironde. I plunged into
Vintages
2010 Brunello di Montalcino: The Year of the Quiet Sun That Bottled Tomorrow
The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is a classic. Chang’e explores this legendary vintage, defined by singing acidity, fine tannins, and decades of aging potential. This powerful, poised Sangiovese embodies Montalcino's grace. Essential reading for collectors seeking the perfect balance.
Tasting Notes
Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2001: The God Who Doesn't Need a Title
The 2001 Sassicaia is a mature, high-scoring Super Tuscan defined by sleek tannins, rosemary-herb, cassis, and mineral freshness. Perfect now through 2030+
Wine & Food Pairings
Under the Silver Vine: Realm Cellars Moonracer 2016
A poetic exploration of [Realm Cellars Moonracer 2016 food pairing]—from barley risotto to beet terrine, each dish echoing the vine’s quiet strength.