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“Seña: Chile’s Wine Prophecy Written in the Andes” From Mondavi’s vision to Chadwick’s legacy, and from forgotten valleys to Berlin glory—Seña is the story of Chile’s rise to world-class wine status.

Discover the story of Seña, Chile’s first icon wine. Born from Eduardo Chadwick and Robert Mondavi’s vision, refined by winemaker Francisco Baettig, and crowned at the Berlin Tasting, Seña redefined Chile as a world-class wine power.

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“From Dust to Divinity: The Sadie Family Wines Revolution in Swartland”

Discover Sadie Family Wines, where Eben Sadie turned Swartland’s forgotten old vines into cult icons. From Columella and Palladius to the Old Vine Series, his rebellious winemaking redefined South African wine on the world stage.

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“The Rebel of Barolo: Giuseppe Rinaldi’s War Against Time (and Fashion)” How a maverick winemaker kept Nebbiolo wild, raw, and true—turning resistance into immortality.

Discover the legacy of Giuseppe Rinaldi, Barolo’s legendary traditionalist. From vineyard battles to cult wines, his uncompromising Nebbiolo redefined Italian wine and cemented Rinaldi as the rebel soul of Barolo.

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“Kistler: The Cult of Chardonnay and the Californian Altar of Terroir” How one Sonoma winery rewrote the gospel of American Chardonnay, turning California sunshine into Burgundy’s spiritual rival.

Kistler Vineyards reshaped Sonoma Chardonnay. From Steve Kistler’s 1978 Burgundy vision to cult mailing lists, 100-pt scores, and Jason Kesner’s elegant evolution, discover how Kistler became California’s Burgundy rival.

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“Barrels, Bloodlines & Bullshit-Free Rioja: The Eternal Flame of La Rioja Alta” Founded by aristocrats. Perfected by rebels. Still aging like an oak-borne oracle

Explore the full history of La Rioja Alta, one of Spain’s most iconic wineries. Discover how this legendary bodega has defined traditional Rioja through extended aging, estate-grown Tempranillo, and timeless Gran Reservas like 890 and 904.

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“The Quiet Queen of Burgundy: Domaine d’Auvenay’s Untamed History” How Lalou Bize-Leroy Turned a Modest Estate into a Myth Woven in Limestone and Rebellion

Domaine d’Auvenay, founded by Lalou Bize-Leroy in 1988, is Burgundy’s most elusive estate—tiny in scale, fiercely biodynamic, and producing some of the rarest and most expensive wines in the world. Discover the full history, terroir, and legend behind Auvenay’s cult status

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“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.

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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.

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“A Hill of Rebels: The Radical Rise of Domaine de la Côte” How a remote ridge in Santa Barbara became the holy land for Pinot punk monks—and why your cellar’s not complete without it.

Discover the bold history of Domaine de la Côte, the Santa Rita Hills Pinot powerhouse redefining California terroir. Led by Rajat Parr and Sashi Moorman, this vineyard marries myth, minimalism, and precision winemaking—producing age-worthy wines with cult-level demand

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No Makeup, All Silk: The Fourrier Way From Pernot’s barrels to Jean-Marie’s CO₂ shield—how Domaine Fourrier drew Gevrey in high definition

Inside Domaine Fourrier: terroir-first Gevrey-Chambertin—vineyard map, style, and timelines, with profiles of Clos Saint-Jacques, Griotte, and smart collecting tips.

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Coleraine’s House: How Te Mata Made Hawke’s Bay Hum From a 19th-century hill station to New Zealand’s most collected red—Liber tells the whole Te Mata saga, vineyard by vineyard, vintage by vintage

How Te Mata built New Zealand’s most collected red: Hawke’s Bay roots, protected hills, precision viticulture, and the signature wines that define the estate

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Alión: Ribera’s Velvet Hammer Vega Sicilia’s rebel child that swapped old-school swagger for French-polished power—and rewrote the DO playbook

Vega Sicilia’s Alión decoded: 100% Tempranillo from high-altitude Ribera del Duero, born in 1991—modern French-oak polish, vineyard precision, key vintages, and pairing tips.

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