My Incentives:
I want you to see the wine industry from my perspective.
I want you to find a healthy place for drinking in your lifestyle.
I want you to feel the difference between drinking alcoholic beverages and low intervention wine.
I make money when you Don't Trust me and Verify my claims.
Peace on earth
I speak about drinking responsibly and finding balance constantly.
Name your daughter Benita then
nostr:nprofile1qqs2gndun24r2utk5l20tscsdprw5zttvm0qk58w8xhl2ja2kmzt7jcpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhszythwden5te0dehhxarj9emkjmn99uz27k2y is an elite influencer.
Not giving a fak about anything but his truths. All the while killing it with his hunger games style wine sale.
When people figure out 'the Ben's Formula' there will be no need to simp for fake fame.
Dude I just post so I can get haiku comments. They fuel me
Vintage wine is more scarce than Bitcoin.
This is a WIN for Bitcoin.
because Bitcoin is forever and Wine is not.
A Bitcoin hodler's timeframe can be infinite (but 4 years at minimum).
That's because Bitcoin doesn't spoil. Its value might ebb and flow, but nothing about it really changes. It just sits there, becoming more valuable the longer you wait.
Wine always has an end date.
A decent red probably peaks in 3–5 years. A serious, structured one might give you 8–15. An exceptional vintage with serious acidity, tannin, and balance? Maybe 20+ years if you're lucky.
Even as each bottle is improving, it's on an inevitable march towards death. The phenolics will break down, the fruit will fade and the structure will soften until it collapses.
Your favorite wine won't last forever, but there's always another vintage to fall in love with. Given the geographic distribution, seasonality and the limits of an individual winemaker, wine tends towards infinite expressions.
Money tends to one. There is no next Bitcoin to look forward to.
You're better off just holding bitcoin and using that to buy any wine you want to drink. It can be fun to collect and age wine, but you'll be able to afford to pay for someone else to do the aging if you just hold bitcoin.
You want NOSTR to be built?
Your task is easy.
Name your first born, Ben.
Coca-Cola
You're right. I gotta stop scrolling back a month in my meme folder
Fuckin A
Works every time.
Drill Baby Drill
First Peony bloom of the year, on the first full day of summer. Everything is a little behind this year on account of the fewer than usual bomber sunny days. But being greeted by it this morning made me think of Nostr’s fave winemaker, Peony Lane Vineyards nostr:npub153xmex42x4chdf757hp3q6zxagykkek7pdgwuwd074964dkyha9s82ryu8
It's never your successful friends that post the Communist ideas.
Listen, Anon. I know it seems bad.
But it's gonna get a lot worse.
Better stock up now.
Why do you hold ANY money then?
I'd feel helpless too if I didn't have Bitcoin
Most wine isn't built to age.
What should you look for in a wine before you spend your next decade decade waiting?
Acid and tannin are the frame.
These are your two biggest structural clues. Acid keeps wine alive over time. Without it, the wine falls flat after a few years. Tannin provides grip and preservation for reds. Without enough tannin, they lose their backbone and turn flabby.
You want to look for wines that feel tight, even a little aggressive, in their youth. They need time to soften. If a wine already feels smooth and easygoing, it's probably showing you its best self right now.
This is counterintuitive and takes time to learn.
Alcohol can be a red flag.
High alcohol doesn't age well unless there's serious balance to back it up. That 15% fruit bomb sitting on the shelf is probably peaking right now. Lower alcohol with robust structure is usually a better bet for the long haul.
Here's why: the alcohol shows up as heat which comes to the forefront as wine ages. What feels warm but manageable at year one can turn hot and harsh at year ten.
Oak isn't aging.
People think oakiness equals aging potential. Not always. Heavy oak can add tannic structure, but will also mask flaws early on. It doesn't guarantee anything outside of the wine will tasting like vanilla or toast for longer.
Wines with light, well-integrated oak often hold up better over time and since its whats underneath the oak that matters, you'll be able to tell that easier.
Reputation matters (sometimes).
If a wine has a track record of aging well, that's a good sign, but each vintage has some variation due to weather, winemaking decisions, and vineyard changes. There is no guarantee.
Check the winery's cellar practices, vineyard site, and aging history. You shouldn't make an aging decision based off a pretty label.
The longest my family has aged our estate Pinot Noir is 17 years. The longest I've aged wine that I personally made is 6 years. Upon last check, both are still getting better.
Mission Accomplished
You're winning so hard.
The first half of this is great, but only becomes a home run with that last paragraph. Priorities on lock
Does wine get more valuable over time?
Let's level set.
You can't just walk into a wine shop, grab any bottle off the shelf, stash it away for a few years, and expect to flip it for a profit. The wine might improve in quality if you store it well, but there are real barriers to resale.
Don't trust. Verify.
How can I be sure you stored that bottle properly for a decade? What if the power went out one summer and your wine fridge hit 85 degrees for two days? That's enough to cook a bottle.
The only real proof that the wine was aged well comes when you pop the cork. Unfortunately, the sale happens long before then so reputation is everything and that takes decades to build.
The wine has to matter in the first place.
Most wines on shelves aren't built to age and don't come from a vintage anyone's hunting for. There's a glut of wines that taste similar, fade fast, or never had any upside to begin with.
Why would someone pay a premium for your ten-year-old bottle when there are tons of others with the same profile?
Only a small handful of wineries have earned a reputation for age-worthy wines. Within that, not every vintage even stand out.
If you want to dip your toes into aging wine, here's my advice: Buy a full case of a red you love. Store it properly. Open one bottle every six months. You'll notice a difference and it'll be an enjoyable exercise.
As for those of you buying my wine with the idea of flipping it someday: I'm honored. I think my wine is suited to age well and unique enough to be worthwhile. If you end up making money by reselling my wine, that's great for me.
But I'm not holding my breath...especially in Bitcoin terms.
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2021 Syrah
Revel in the essence of blackberry jam, blueberries, and plums, wrapped in smooth, velvety tannins and a warm finish of spiced vanilla and clove. Pairs perfectly with rich, savory dishes.
2021 Malbec
Showcasing the best of mountain-grown fruit, this vibrant natural wine offers juicy blackberry and plum flavors accented by warm spices and mouth-watering acidity. Bold and balanced—perfect with flavorful, hearty meals.
2023 Sovereignon Blanc
A lively, citrus-forward white with grapefruit and clementine notes. Crisp and refreshing, it pairs well with seafood, salads, or light dishes.
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
Smooth and balanced, with red cherry and blackcurrant layered over silky tannins and a refined finish. Pairs beautifully with flank steak, lamb, portobello mushrooms, or a slow sunset on the porch.
2021 Merlot
A rich, velvety wine with plum, date, and dark cherry flavors, leading to a warm, earthy finish. Great for hearty meals and meaningful conversations.
2021 Cabernet Franc
Smooth and evocative, this wine wraps your palate in a lush bouquet of blueberry, blackberry, and plum, with a refreshing lift of acidity on the finish.
I don't think you're allowed to do that
I know what you're thinking and I'm thinking that nostr:nprofile1qqswp94gnm4epqsgjkndl4lnd8krzdj5u4mzuppdtxksdymkty63g7gpzamhxue69uhkv6tvw3jhytnwdaehgu3wwa5kuegpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqhdr2m3 needs to just fkn commit to being the best bar/butter producer in the fkn world
Those timelines don't quite line up, but there's a middle ground
Well said.
If I decided to say no now there is potential in the future and other nonwine opportunities as well
Part of me craves the competition and teamwork of running a company
Looking through some notes and a note from nostr:nprofile1qqsppdnxpjc82jlm3yn9gawhv7p4nm69a3f80rg5ycw305xned2s0hcpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhgtcpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhswy2ckt grinding like a legend, planning an order…….
I spent some Bitcoin on a nostr:nprofile1qqsfkmv4ka4qzxg6f3mcrptgrmtl808d9ll63eq4zmk8sfqtyyegtagpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujucm4wfex2mn59en8j6gpz4mhxue69uhkummnw3ezumtfd3hh2tnvdakqcjm3k3 (😘👌), nearly 2.5 years on, maybe I would have been in a more comfortable financial position if I had stacked those sats, the value of this piece may not have kept pace, BUT THIS IS NOT THE POINT (but is absolutely has).
Unless we spend our sats, in times when prices are low particularly, artists and creators will have no income and we will lose them, meaning in the good times, we will have less things of value to spend our sats on, we won’t have peer to peer trades to make.
Sats spent are not about an investment. Sats spent are not even only about treating yourself. Sats spent also about building the community and network of people we want to be around in the future. Those who spend their sats when prices are low are the real bear market hero’s. I’m not one of them (I didn’t spend enough so also bought nostr:nprofile1qqs2gndun24r2utk5l20tscsdprw5zttvm0qk58w8xhl2ja2kmzt7jcpzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezumt0d5hsz8nhwden5te0dehhxarj94c82c3wwajkcmr0wfjx2u3wdejhgtchf609v wine with fiat 🤮, they do have fiat bills), but I hope I played my part. The worry is those spending sats in the bull run will promote high time preference behaviours of the creators, saying that, I have faith in the guys I’ve been supporting.
Big love, peace freaks.
Rest assured, your fiat went directly towards not having sell Bitcoin on my end.
Appreciate you and your perspective sir 🫡
Trading goods peer-to-peer using #bitcoin is such a pleasure.
Swapped some #hodlbutter and bars for this beautiful bottle of wine from nostr:npub153xmex42x4chdf757hp3q6zxagykkek7pdgwuwd074964dkyha9s82ryu8
Grateful for the mutual respect and excited to crack it open soon.
Appreciate you, brother 🍷⚡️
Dude great pic!