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The Other Side of the Cork
Someone recently described our wine club members as “people with brains.” I took it as a...
The #1 REASON people love Pinot Noir
How does the thin-skinned, unassuming, finicky pinot noir grape create the most expensive wines in...
When Tariffs Threaten the Vine
Paris, France A threat makes a better headline than a landed punch. That’s the odd, thrilling...
The TRUTH nobody tells you about Champagne VS Prosecco!
How does the thin-skinned, unassuming, finicky pinot noir grape create the most expensive wines in...
The Sun, the Mood, and the Wine
Paris, France February dragged. Grey skies. Cold mornings. Short days. Paris felt heavy. It’s that...
Top 5 Affordable Wines that taste Expensive!
5 wines that punch above their weight… Looking for quality without paying an arm and a leg for a...
Two Years in the Making: An Exclusive Offer from Legendary Matías Etchart
Hello Explorers, I remember the first time Will and I tasted Finca El Monte in 2023. We were...
$300 Wine Tasting: A Critical Review of Joseph Phelps Insignia
"I spent $300 on this bottle so you don’t have to“... This week, Julien tastes Napa Valley cult...
The Best Things Take Time—And a Little Chaos
“In victory, you deserve Champagne; in defeat, you need it.” — Napoleon Bonaparte. February is...
Mass-Market Love… No Thanks
I found myself in Paris this past week, lost in the labyrinth of VinExpo. From Monday to...
Rediscovering the Art of Taking a Chance
I found myself in a Parisian barbershop. Another test of instinct. The doubt crept in the moment I...
The Things That Stay
The belt was stiff, thick, and smelled like real leather should. Not the overly-processed,...