Barolo, Bacchus, and Bhutan: A Wine Wednesday Recap 🍷
Today at dVIN Labs
Another Wine Wednesday in the books—and this time, it came with a glass (or two) of Nebbiolo. 🍷
Missed it? Catch the recording above! 👆
This week, we headed to the hills of Piemonte, where Nebbiolo reigns in many forms. Dave opened a Langhe Nebbiolo—bright, structured, and full of charm—while I leaned into a Barolo, because, well, no explanation needed. 😉
We explored the diversity of the region’s reds, and even got Bacchus to chime in on the infamous “Barolo Wars”—one of the most fascinating chapters in modern wine history.
Why Investment-Grade Wine Belongs In Your Investment Portfolio 🍇
We took a moment to reflect on this week’s long-form release about the future of fine wine—from cellars to blockchains—and what tokenization really unlocks for collectors, producers, and investors alike.
If you want a quick take, catch our spotlight Substack from Tuesday 👇
The Fine Wine Paradox: Liquid Asset, Illiquid Market 🍷
Fine wine is one of the most culturally rich, historically resilient, and financially compelling asset classes in the world — yet trading it today is still an expensive, opaque, and painfully slow process.
If you’re ready to dive deep, the full long-form piece is live on Medium:
📖 https://news.dvinlabs.com/the-1-trillion-sleeping-giant-why-fine-wine-deserves-a-place-in-your-investment-portfolio-a4dd441b7a56
The Historical First Harvest 🇧🇹
A truly unique opportunity is live: any wine collector or enthusiast can bid on the very first bottles of wine produced in the Kingdom of Bhutan.
Check out the Bonhams auction here: https://www.bonhams.com/auction/31561/bhutan-wine-the-historical-first-vintage/
Bidding ends April 24.
We caught up with Bhutan Wine Co. co-founders Ann & Mike in our latest podcast episode. Tune in below👇
WINE x WEB3: No Reserve Auction for the Rarest Bottle of Wine in the World
In this special episode of Wine & Web3, host Jana Kreilein is joined by David Garrett, along with special guests Michael Juergens and Ann Cross — co-founders of the Bhutan Wine Company. Together, they explore the incredible journey of starting a wine industry from scratch in Bhutan — a nation without a single vineyard just a decade ago — and the upcomin…
Bacchus Is Getting Smarter Every Day 🤖
Bacchus, our AI-powered wine assistant, continues to evolve—serving alpha, pairing advice, and deep dives on demand. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just want a great red with dinner, he’s your guy.
💬 Chat with Bacchus on Telegram: https://t.me/WineGuyBot
📲 Follow and engage with him on X: https://x.com/bacchus_dvin
Next Week: A Douro Deep Dive 🇵🇹
Next Wednesday, Dave takes the reins live from Portugal. We’re heading to the Douro Valley, home of Port and powerhouse reds, with special guest and winemaker, Annabelle Borra joining for a sip and chat.
📅 RSVP here: https://lu.ma/douro
See you next week!
Jana
dVIN Labs co-founder