Episode Description:
In this episode of Wine x Web3, I’m joined by my co-founder David Garrett to shift the focus from Bordeaux’s Left Bank to the Merlot-rich Right Bank. We explore the unique terroir of this iconic wine region and then transition to a deep analysis of how tokenized bottles and smart contracts are revolutionizing access to capital in the wine industry.
We examine the role of digital corks, bonded storage, and the dVIN protocol in transforming wine into a verifiable, lendable asset class—bridging passion, portfolios, and blockchain.
Highlights also include Jane Anson’s unforgettable tasting of space-traveled Petrus.y.
Key Points From This Episode:
Overview of the Right Bank’s terroir and dominant grape varieties
Differences in classification systems between Left and Right Bank Bordeaux
Jane Anson’s tasting of Petrus that traveled to space
Challenges wine producers face with traditional financing models
How tokenized wine and digital corks provide verifiable ownership
The benefits of wine-backed lending through smart contracts
Comparison between wine collateral and models like Parmigiano Reggiano and whiskey-backed assets
How the dVIN protocol facilitates lending without selling inventory
The economic and strategic advantages for winemakers and collectors
The broader impact of blockchain in modernizing the wine industry
‼️TL;DR
In this episode, I connect with my fellow dVIN Labs co-founder David Garrett to explore how the tokenization of fine wine—especially Bordeaux’s Right Bank—unlocks new liquidity for collectors, merchants, and producers.
We cover:
The strategic value of Merlot-driven wines from Saint-Émilion and Pomerol
Why these Right Bank bottles are gaining traction with younger collectors
The market potential of wine as a borrowable, blockchain-verified asset
We break down how Digital Corks™, smart contracts, and bonded storage come together to make wine a credible form of on-chain collateral—one that preserves portfolio integrity while offering new access to capital.
Plus, the episode includes a story from Jane Anson’s now-legendary space-aged Pétrus blind tasting. Yea, that really happened.
If you’ve ever wondered how wine moves from luxury to liquidity—this is your blueprint.
Links:
Jane Anson on X: https://x.com/janeansonwine?lang=en
Jane Anson on LinkedIn: https://fr.linkedin.com/in/janeanson
Jana Kreilein on LinkedIn: https://de.linkedin.com/in/jana-kreilein
dVIN Labs: https://www.dvinlabs.com/
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