From Priorat to Protocols: A Master’s Take on the Future of Wine
Today at dVIN Labs
🍷 Wine Wednesday Recap: Priorat Power with David Forer MW
Yesterday’s Wine Wednesday was one for the books — and not just because we uncorked some Priorat.
I was joined by the brilliant David Forer MW, who brought his signature blend of insight, humility, and global perspective to our livestream. David is one of just 422 Masters of Wine in the world, and the co-founder of Clos Salanca — a small but mighty winery nestled into Priorat’s dramatic slate slopes. He shared what it means to farm organically on 100-year-old vines, make wine with soul, and build a project grounded in sustainability, beauty, and zero shortcuts.
We talked about why Priorat is both ancient and brand new, how it went from an underdog region to a world-class benchmark in just a few decades, and why David believes transparency, direct connection, and tokenization will shape the next generation of wine trading.
And of course — we connected the dots back to this week’s dVIN Labs article on why protocols (not platforms) are the real unlock for fine wine’s digital future.
If you care about wine, innovation, and hearing from people who truly walk the walk, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
🌏 Next Week’s Pour: Chardonnay Down Under
We’re heading to Australia next Wine Wednesday — and bringing a rising star with us.
Grace Douglas, Aussie winemaker and co-owner of GWB Wines, joins me to talk terroir, tension, and the bold elegance of Australian whites. From Margaret River classics to cool-climate rebels, we’ll explore what makes Aussie Chardonnay a global contender — and why it deserves way more love.
🗓️ Wednesday, June 18
🕔 5pm CET | 11am ET
📍 RSVP: https://lu.ma/aussiechardo
👋 A Farewell to Discord
After some thoughtful reflection, we’ve decided to sunset our Discord server as of Friday, June 13.
Discord was our early clubhouse — a space where wine lovers and web3 pioneers could meet, taste, and build together. However, as dVIN evolves to serve a broader global community, we’re shifting our conversations to more inclusive platforms that better suit both the wine-native and crypto-curious.
We’re not going anywhere — we’re just finding better tables to gather around. 🍷
👉 Read the full update on Medium: https://news.dvinlabs.com/an-update-on-dvins-discord-server-c8e6d2fffe5c
Cheers!
Jana
dVIN Labs co-founder