Wineries
Discover the six-century legacy of Marchesi Antinori — the Florentine family that redefined Italian wine. From medieval guilds to Super Tuscans like Tignanello, Antinori’s vision fused art, rebellion, and Renaissance spirit into every bottle.
Investment Reports
Santa Cruz Mountains’ First Growth, born of mist and stone, stands as one of California’s greatest investment wines The Fog Weaver Once, wandering the high ridges above the Pacific, I watched the ocean send waves of fog crashing into the cliffs of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The mortals cursed
Vinotourism
Sonoma isn’t a postcard; it’s a collision. Pacific fog barrels inland, sun pushes back, and vines thrive in the tension. From Russian River Pinot that crackles with cranberry to Dry Creek Zinfandel built like a redwood, meet growers who turn contradiction into pure kinetic flavor.
Tasting Notes
The Giacomo Conterno Barolo Monfortino Riserva 2019 is widely considered a perfect vintage, blending Cascina Francia and Arione fruit for the first time
Wine & Food Pairings
A divine meditation on Château Canon 2015 food pairing—wild boar, squab, truffle, and limestone grace woven through Geshtinanna’s voice.
Wineries
Explore the legacy of Jim Clendenen, founder of Au Bon Climat. The visionary who brought Burgundian finesse to California’s sun-soaked vineyards, crafting Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that balance wild freedom with divine precision
Investment Reports
Bacchus’ spectral ride through Chile’s valleys reveals a wine of brilliance but a faltering investment flame The Night of the White Horse There was a night in Aconcagua when I rode not with maenads and drums, but on my ghostly white horse, a steed that moved through vineyards like
Vinotourism
Graves/Pessac-Léognan is Bordeaux's birthplace, known for exceptional red Bordeaux blend wines and world-class dry white Bordeaux. The distinct gravel terroir and proximity to the Garonne River yield complex, smoky, and age-worthy wines.
Musigny 2019 de Vogüé. The most elegant Pinot Noir on earth. Unfiltered tasting note, food pairing, and investment verdict.
Wineries
Discover the celestial history of Sesti — where astronomer Giugi Sesti transformed Montalcino’s vineyards into cosmic art. Guided by lunar rhythms, the Sesti family crafts Brunello that unites science, spirit, and the timeless soul of Tuscany.
Wineries
Explore the complete history of Domaine Armand Rousseau — from humble beginnings in Gevrey-Chambertin to global reverence. Discover how generations of the Rousseau family shaped Burgundy’s soul through patience, purity, and devotion to Pinot Noir.
Tasting Notes
The Calon-Ségur 2015 is a St-Estèphe classic: cassis, graphite, and polished tannins. A powerhouse vintage with 97+ scores and cellaring potential to 2055.