1. Why you should care (a 90-second origin story) Back in 1998, two Argentine buddies—Santiago Achával Becú and Manuel Ferrer—teamed up with roaming Italian winemaker Roberto Cipresso. Their manifesto: “Let the vineyard speak; get the hell out of the way.” They hunted down century-old, ungrafted Malbec parcels clinging
I remember my first sip of Palmer—1996, candle‑lit library, Bach’s Goldberg murmuring in the corner, my mentor whispering, “Liber, this is silk in bottle form.” Ever since, I’ve followed the estate like a lovestruck falcon. Here, uncorked and breathing, is the whole tale. Roots in the
A Flavour-Lord’s reality check on a blue-chip Margaux that plays defense, not offense Think of Palmer 2011 as the velvet anchor in your cellar: it won’t rocket, but it will keep the boat steady while racier bottles pitch and roll. Every portfolio needs a wine that whispers rather
Château Palmer 2011 isn’t just a bottle of wine—it's a story, a sensory journey, and a little magic I love to share with friends. Each sip reveals layers of dark fruit, enchanting spices, and silken tannins that remind me why I fell in love with wine
Tasting Notes
The rebel Margaux wine that flipped a tough vintage into liquid art.
Tasting Notes
Introduction: Setting the Scene Puligny-Montrachet—a name that lingers on the tongue with the same reverence as a whispered secret. I first encountered the 2019 Louis Latour Premier Cru Sous le Puits while seated beneath a vine-draped pergola, where mortals dared not interrupt my musings. This vineyard, perched high in
Wine & Food Pairings
Introduction: The Divine Pairing Philosophy Mortals, listen up: pairing food with Château Valandraud 2020 isn’t just about harmony—it’s about unleashing chaos in your mouth and somehow making it all work. This wine doesn’t tiptoe; it struts into the room demanding attention. Think of it like me—
Tasting Notes
Ah, mortals, let’s talk about Château Valandraud 2020—a Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé B that’s not just wine; it’s a cosmic revelation. If you’re not ready for bold, unapologetic opulence wrapped in finesse, this isn’t your glass. But if you are? Buckle up, because
Wine & Food Pairings
Introduction: The Divine Pairing Philosophy Pairing food with Château Giscours 2022 Margaux Troisième Grand Cru Classé isn’t merely about taste; it’s about balance, harmony, and creating a feast that lingers in memory as long as the wine’s haunting finish. As a goddess of refinement (and the occasional
Tasting Notes
Introduction: Setting the Scene Ah, Margaux, where the sun caresses the vines just so, and the soil whispers secrets to the roots below. It was a sultry afternoon in Bordeaux when I first stumbled upon the liquid treasure that is Château Giscours 2022 Margaux Troisième Grand Cru Classé. Let’s
Winemakers
When I first met Michel Rolland, he was knee-deep in a fermenting vat, grinning like he’d just uncovered Dionysus’s secret stash. Clearly, this wasn’t going to be an ordinary chat. The sun was setting over Bordeaux’s rolling hills, casting golden hues across the rows of Merlot
Vinotourism
Greetings, dear readers! It’s Geshtinanna here, your poetic guide to the sublime and the sparkling. Recently, I embarked on a vinous pilgrimage to Champagne, the sacred land of bubbles, where myth and méthode champenoise converge. What an adventure! From glitzy maisons to quiet caves, I tasted, toasted, and tussled