Wineries

“Aldo Conterno: The Barolo King Who Chose His Own Crown” From family rivalry to global renown, Aldo Conterno built his estate on rebellion, patience, and a vision of Barolo that fused tradition with bold evolution

Poderi Aldo Conterno, founded in 1969 after Aldo split from his family’s estate, turned Bussia’s crus into icons. With Cicala, Colonnello, and Romirasco, the “King of Barolo” forged a dynasty that blended tradition with bold evolution.

Tasting Notes

God On A Hill, Sin In A Glass: Why Hill Of Grace 2015 Isn’t Optional

Deep garnet, violet and spice, velvet tannins, electric length. Hill of Grace 2015: old vines, Eden Valley soul, cellar 10–25 years

Wine & Food Pairings

Ash and Violet: E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque 2016

Discover unique E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Turque 2016 food pairing ideas—from venison over juniper to Persian fesenjan—in a lyrical guide by Gesh.

Wineries

“Schrader: Lightning in Oakville” From an antiques dealer’s gamble to Napa’s Cabernet thunderbolts, Schrader Cellars bottled obsession, power, and perfection

Schrader Cellars turned Napa’s To Kalon Vineyard into a cult altar. From Fred Schrader’s vision to Thomas Rivers Brown’s 100-pt Cabernets, Schrader bottled lightning and became a Napa Valley icon.

Wine & Food Pairings

Obsidian Dreampaths: Hundred Acre Ark Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Hundred Acre Ark Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 food pairing—bison short rib, cocoa‑smoked venison, truffle celeriac mille‑feuille; volcanic Cab in mythic harmony.

Tasting Notes

Chardonnay With a God Complex: Kistler McCrea 2016

Kistler McCrea Chardonnay 2016—opulent, electric, collectible. A wine worth obsession.

Investment Reports

Summit-Stag Cabernet: Lokoya Howell Mountain 2016 and the Hunt That Points to Profit

Bacchus’s twilight chase on a volcanic ridge left silver sparks in the soil – now this mountain-grown 98-point Cabernet is primed to charge up your portfolio. The Night I Chased the Mountain Stag I – Bacchus, lord of revels and restless hunts – once bounded up Howell Mountain after a silver-antlered stag

Vinotourism

Moonlit Côte de Nuits: Burgundy Pinot Noir Reverie—Terroir Secrets & Iconic Producers

Côte de Nuits: Burgundy’s northern Côte d’Or ribbon famed for limestone terroir, Grand Cru scarcity, and soulful Pinot Noir. Discover history, village journey, winemaking craft, producer stories, and collecting wisdom in one immersive guide.

Wineries

“Paolo Bea: The Alchemist of Umbria” From ancient soils to wild ferments, Paolo Bea turned Montefalco into a sanctuary of patience, purity, and prophetic wines.

Paolo Bea is Umbria’s cult estate. From wild Sagrantino to golden skin-contact whites, the Bea family champions patience, purity, and natural winemaking—turning Montefalco into a symbol of authenticity.

Tasting Notes

Smuggled Sunlight: The 2017 Vin de Constance You’ll Hide From Friends

Vin de Constance 2017: apricot, bergamot, electric acidity. Hedonism with posture.

Investment Reports

Moon-Chariot Riches: Realm Cellars Moonracer 2016 and the Napa Cabernet Set to Lap the Field

When Bacchus hijacked Selene’s silver chariot, he carved a glowing track through Stags Leap – today its dust settles inside Realm’s most coveted Cabernet. The Night I Outran the Moon Selene, goddess of the lunar glow, once skimmed her silver chariot above Napa’s palisades. I – Bacchus, adrenaline drunk

Vinotourism

Listrac-Médoc: Where Gravel Sings a Deep Song

Listrac-Médoc: Bordeaux’s inland plateau famed for gravel soils, Cabernet-Merlot blends, Cru Bourgeois excellence, and cellar-worthy value. Discover history, terroir, winemaking, and investment insights.