The World’s Best Wine? No Contest: Romanée-Conti by Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

There is one wine producer that has taken on almost mythical status in recent years: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. And one of its wines, Romanée-Conti, stands out above all others. Many wine lovers, perhaps most, consider it to be the very best wine in the world. Ken Gargett is one of them.

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The Truth about Magnetism and Watches

General everyday contact with magnets isn’t going to cause your beloved wristwatch any real harm, but overdoses of magnetism may still present a problem, causing erratic timing and even stoppage altogether. Watchmaker Ashton Tracy explains what to do.

Sato Wines from New Zealand: Japanese Bankers turned Serious Winemakers

The Sato winery in New Zealand has a collection of wines that both reflect their site and terroir while retaining finesse and elegance. Ken Gargett found them utterly entrancing.

Visiting Christiaan Van der Klaauw in Naarden, the Netherlands: Photo Essay and Interesting Twist

Come with Ian Skellern on a walk through the beautiful Dutch city of Naarden to visit Christiaan Van der Klaauw.

Out of Left Field – an Albanian Watch: “Primordial Passion” Unique Piece by Pirro Artistic Jewelry featuring 12 Sculpted Folk Dancers

When you think of Albania, a small Balkan country on the Adriatic and Ionian seas north of Greece, it’s likely that, 1. You can’t remember if/when you last thought of Albania and 2, If you did, you weren’t thinking high-end artistic watchmaking. Pirro Artistic Jewelry has a mission to change that.

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Shark? Nix on Tricks, ‘Cause Sharks and Peeps Don’t Mix!

Oh, that’s adorable! Afraid of the big bad shark, are you? Oh, it’s gonna get ya! Nom-Nom-Nom! These are the patronizing taunts of Tamim Almousa’s friends and family when they are at the beach. He prefers to avoid sharks and explains why.

Titanium vs. Stainless Steel Watches: Beyond the Silvery Surface

We are seeing more brands using titanium for their watches and more luxury options becoming available as alternatives to stainless steel. So what are the main differences between stainless steel and titanium watches?

Building a Custom Road Bike Part IV: The Ride

Now that you’ve made it to the final chapter of Tim Mosso’s custom bike build, you’re probably wondering how this exhaustively planned bike performs. Here Tim reveals what happened when the rubber met the road.

Bollinger La Grande Annee 2015: The Excellence of a Great Vintage

Denis has said of the 2015, that it “expresses more of the soul of a Bollinger millésimé than any other year. More opulent, more powerful, it exalts Pinot Noir. Uplifted by maturation in wooden casks, this champagne reveals the characteristics of an exceptional year.”

Tim Mosso Builds a Custom Road Bike Part III: The Parts

Up to up to eighty percent of the weight of modern road bike is in the parts. Researching and sourcing each part can be an adventure unto itself as Tim Mosso explains here.