The Pilgrimage
A small ledger of wine explorers receiving bottles and letters from journeys through the world's wine regions. One pilgrimage at a time.
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What is this
It's a ledger — a curated group of people who receive bottles directly from my travels. Each release is tied to a specific journey, a specific winemaker, a specific find that I believed was worth bringing back.
There is a waiting list. New members are drawn periodically — the longer you've waited, the more likely you are to be selected. There is no other way in.
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Heritage Cinsault · Darling, South Africa · Spring 2026
Five barrels of 2025 Cinsault from heritage vines planted in 1974. Bottled with Lucinda Heyns of Illimis Wines. A red wine for people who love white wine.
Read the storyFrom the field
“Deep in the Cape, I found five neutral oak barrels of 2025 Cinsault. These aren't just old vines — they're heritage vines, planted in 1974, surviving half a century of icy Atlantic winds.”
— Sidney, Volume 1