Tasting Notes
Champagne With A Second Heartbeat: Why Dom Pérignon P2 2002 Doesn’t Play Nice
Dom Pérignon P2 2002: a razor-elegant, silk-textured second life of a legendary vintage—electric, savory, collectible, unforgettable.
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Vinotourism
Rain Light, Fir Shadows: Learning the Lines of Oregon’s Willamette Valley
Willamette Valley wine guide: Pinot Noir & Chardonnay shaped by Van Duzer winds and Jory, Laurelwood, Willakenzie soils. Explore key sub-AVAs, standout estates, serving tips, and how patience—not hype—unlocks the region’s quiet power.
Wineries
“Eden’s Iron Fist: The Story of Henschke, the Shiraz That Preaches” From Prussian pioneers to global prestige—how one family turned a lonesome hill into holy ground.
Discover the full history of Henschke, one of Australia's most iconic wineries. From six generations of family stewardship to the legendary Hill of Grace vineyard, explore how Henschke built a global reputation for age-worthy Shiraz, precision viticulture, and timeless terroir.
Tasting Notes
Volcano In A Tux: The Malbec That Makes Bordeaux Check Its Cufflinks
Catena Zapata’s Adrianna Vineyard Malbec Fortuna Terrae 2016 is a high-elevation, limestone-driven Malbec: inky color, violet and blackberry perfume, fine-grained tannins, and a long mineral finish.
Investment Reports
Boar of the Fog – Bacchus Hunts Profit in Marcassin Estate Pinot Noir 2013
Bacchus recounts a fog-shrouded chase atop a golden boar to Helen Turley’s secret Sonoma cask - and reveals why Marcassin Estate Pinot Noir 2013 could still claw out roughly 40 percent upside for daring collectors When the redwoods whispered my name One twilight in 2015 I slipped north along
Vinotourism
Stone, Sky, and a River’s Patience: Ribera del Duero in Three Acts
Ribera del Duero wine guide: high-altitude Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) shaped by the Duero River and clay-limestone/gravel soils. Clear DO aging—Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva—plus classic pairings (lechazo asado), serving/cellaring tips, and key estates told as a moonlit ramble.
Wineries
This Isn't a Winery. It's a Monastery. You don’t find Raveneau. Raveneau finds you—after you’ve proved you can wait.
Explore the legacy of Domaine Raveneau, Chablis' most iconic producer. Discover how this low-yield, high-discipline domaine created some of the world’s most collectible white wines—steeped in terroir, aged with patience, and revered by connoisseurs.
Tasting Notes
The Pinot I’d Smuggle Into Olympus — Marcassin Estate Pinot Noir 2013
Marcassin Estate Pinot Noir 2013 delivers deep ruby color, black cherry and tea aromatics, satin texture, coastal acidity, and a long saline-spiced finish.
Wine & Food Pairings
Stone, Fire, and Vine: Achaval-Ferrer Finca Altamira 2017
Explore the best Achaval-Ferrer Finca Altamira 2017 food pairing ideas—lamb, duck, mushrooms, and more for this high-altitude Malbec.
Investment Reports
Condor Clash in the Maipo – Bacchus Rides Almaviva 2016 to Profit’s Summit
Bacchus recounts his lightning-soaked raid on Chile’s Puente Alto and explains why this “Chilean First Growth” still hides double-digit upside for investors who dare the Andean winds. How the storm forged the legend Harvest 2017: volcanoes grumbling, rain slicing sideways, the Maipo vines bowing like supplicants. I leapt from
Wine & Food Pairings
High Plains of Stone and Blossom: Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Malbec Fortuna Terrae 2016
Discover unique Argentine and global dishes to match Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Malbec Fortuna Terrae 2016 food pairing.
Vinotourism
Sea Breeze, Cedar, and Rebellion: Bolgheri’s Coastal Reds and the Birth of the Super‑Tuscan
Discover Bolgheri, Tuscany’s coastal cradle of Super‑Tuscans. Learn how sea breezes, marine soils, and thoughtful blending of Cabernet, Merlot, and Franc shape age‑worthy reds. Explore key estates, rising labels, serving tips, and a philosophy that treats wine as memory as much as investment.