Wineries
Pingus, born in 1995 from Peter Sisseck’s vision in Ribera del Duero, became Spain’s first true cult wine. With ancient Tempranillo vines, tiny yields, and Parker’s praise, Pingus rose from obscurity to legend — redefining Spain on the world stage.
Wine & Food Pairings
Unique Château Pavie 2016 food pairing ideas—pigeon, oxtail, pork belly, wild mushroom tart, and Ossau-Iraty with this Saint-Émilion.
Investment Reports
Bacchus ignites a dark stone ferment room - now this 600-case cult Pinot is ready to spark your portfolio. The Night the Barrels Glowed Storm clouds shoved moonlight aside as I – Bacchus, midnight prowler – slipped into Felton Road’s quiet ferment room. The air was cool, smelling of wet stone
Wineries
Montevertine is Tuscany’s rebel estate. From its break with Chianti Classico to the cult legend Pergole Torte, the Manetti family championed pure Sangiovese, redefining authenticity in Radda’s rocky hills.
Tasting Notes
Sassicaia 2016 is a poised, sea-breezy Cabernet from Bolgheri: cassis, cedar, graphite, fine tannins, and a long, mineral finish. Drink now or cellar 20+ years
Vinotourism
Vouvray AOC, carved into Loire’s tuffeau hills, turns 100% Chenin Blanc into sparkling pétillant, racy sec, velvet demi-sec, and botrytis-rich moelleux. Learn its monk-forged history, flinty terroir, serving temps, key domaines, and aging curves in this sensory, expert guide.
Wine & Food Pairings
Explore daring and unique Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port 2011 food pairing ideas, from Persian duck stew to truffled celeriac.
Investment Reports
A desert duel with Helios, a cult Grenache, and the numbers whispering “buy the dip” to every blue-chip Rhône investor. Sand-Fire Miracle in the Midi I – Bacchus, the grape-blooded – once strode across the blazing white sands of Rayas at the stroke of noon, where not even crickets dared to sing.
Wine & Food Pairings
Lyrical guide to Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2010 food pairing, from pigeon and venison to robata eel and truffled galettes, with service and ageing tips.
Tasting Notes
Romanée-Conti 1945 is Burgundy’s wartime swan song—silk, truffle, rose, endless finish. Scarce, storied, and worth the pilgrimage.
Wineries
Discover the full history of Mayacamas Vineyards, Napa’s mountain legend. From its 1889 origins to Judgment of Paris glory, decline, and modern rebirth, Mayacamas has defined integrity, endurance, and cult status in California wine.
Wineries
Discover the story of Gaja’s single vineyards—San Lorenzo, Costa Russi, Sori Tildin, Sperss, and Conteisa. Angelo Gaja’s rebellious cru