£2640/6
A blend of 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Merlot, the 2023 Ausone has a pH of 3.63 and a deep garnet-purple color. It is very mute and reticent to show its personality to start, needing a lot of shaking and pleading to coax out a series of intense scents: fresh blackberries, violets, licorice, pencil shavings, and tar, leading to an undercurrent of Sichuan pepper and fertile loam. The medium-bodied palate has wonderful tension and is incredibly taut and tight-knit, offering glimpses at layers of mineral and floral accented fresh blackberry flavors. It is textured by incredibly ripe, fine-grained tannins, delivering a very long finish, laced with mineral sparkles."98-100 Points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent (Drink 2030-2060).
"I don't think I have tasted an Ausone like this. The purity of fruit and fluidity is so primary, like perfectly picked grapes with their juice. Then there is citrus freshness. It's muscular, with toned tannins that caress the palate and give a seamless finish. This really could push the boundaries for the character of Ausone, in the way of finesse with structure. Watch it. 60% cabernet franc and 40% merlot."98-99 Points, James Suckling.
"Density and well-cushioned fruit, another stunning vintage of a wine that somehow manages to make an effortless impression, edges of cloves and grilled sandalwood, full of nuance and capturing the aromatics depths and heights of the vintage, gorgeous. 100% new oak. Philippe Baillarguet cellar master, Vauthier family owners, organic certified in the vineyard."97 Points, Jane Anson (Drink 2032-2050).
"The 2023 Ausone was picked September 14 to 30 and matured for a planned 20 months. It has a wonderful bouquet that is very floral in style and perfectly controlled, perhaps more refined than the 2022 (which incidentally had a degree more in alcohol). The palate is medium-bodied with a silky smooth entry, finely tuned with impressive mineralité. It just gently "rolls out" on the languorous finish. This is a more understated Ausone compared to recent vintages, but it exudes sophistication and could easily surpass the Vauthiers' 2022." 96-98 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Drink 2028-2060).
“The 2023 Ausone reveals an incipient bouquet of violet, smoke, dark wild berries, spices and cherries, all beautifully interwoven with creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with a rich chassis of tannin, it has a vibrant core of fruit and a long, mineral, vanillin-inflected finish. At 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Merlot, this ranks alongside the 2014 vintage as one of the most Cabernet-dominant Ausone vintages of recent years, and it will mature for 20 months in new oak barrels.”95-97 Points, Yohan Castaing, The Wine Advocate (Drink 2025-2055).

6 x 75cl bottle £288 IB
Jane Anson 94/100
Mocha, blood orange, creamy ripe damson and black fruits, a swirl of peony flowers, succulent but without being heavy, this is a great Nenin, showing potential of the property's 20 year old Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, used in the blend for the first time in this vintage.
40% new oak for ageing, 46hl/h yield, 3.68ph. Pomerol estate owned by the Delon family of Léoville Las Cases.
Drink 2030 - 2046
Jane Anson, JaneAnson.com (April 2024)
Neal Martin, Vinous 90-92/100
The 2023 Nenin was picked September 9 to 28 at 46hL/ha and matured in 40% new oak for a planned 16 months, including 7% vin de presse. It is the first vintage including 3% Cabernet Sauvignon from a parcel located near Trotanoy. There is quite an attractive marine/sea spray element in the aromatics that lends freshness, certainly elevating it above the Fugue. The palate is medium-bodied with a fresh entry and fine acidity, quite saline in the mouth with a liberal sprinkling of black pepper on the finish.
Drink 2027 - 2042
Neal Martin, Vinous.com (April 2024)
Antonio Galloni, Vinous 92-94/100
The 2023 Nénin is a classy wine that marries power with nuance. Cabernet Franc plays a prominent role here, and that comes through in its aromatic presence and overall feel. There's also a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon, which no doubt contributes to the wine's profile as well. Rose petal, mocha, spice, licorice, leather and cedar are all laced together in this powerhouse Pomerol. I can't wait to see where this goes.
Drink 2027 - 2043
Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com (April 2024)
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW 91-93/100
The 2023 Nenin is deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of black cherry compote, mulberries, and anise jump from the glass, with underlying hints of Indian spices and menthol. The medium-bodied palate is plush and juicy, with well-knit freshness and bags of youthful black and blue fruits, finishing on a savory note.
The blend is 67% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. The alcohol is 13.39%.
Drink 2028 - 2042
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent (April 2024)
Wine Advocate93-94/100
The 2023 Nenin is very attractive, bursting from the glass with aromas of raspberries, dark berries, rose petals and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and supple palate that's pure and sensual, with a succulent core of fruit, sweet tannin and an immensely charming profile that promises a broad drinking window.
William Kelley, Wine Advocate (April 2024)
James Suckling 94-95/100
67% merlot, 30% cabernet franc and 3% cabernet sauvignon.
A linear and structured red with blackberry, raspberry and a hint of crushed stone. Medium-bodied with a solid core of fruit and a long, intense finish. Crunchy and minerally. Classy. Precise.
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (April 2024)

£165 per 6 bottles in bond
Jane Anson 93/100
Confident colour extraction, this is dark ruby but nuanced, with vibrant reflections. After two years with Christophe Congé as director, you are starting to see more precision and focus in the constructino of the wine, with blackberry and bilberry fruits set against slate and smoked earth. Balanced alcohols, firm taninins. All four varieties in the blend.
Drink 2027-2040
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux (April 2024)
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Neal Martin, Vinous 91-93/100
The 2023 Lafon-Rochet was picked from September 13 to October 5 at 42hL/ha with no saignée. It contains 4% Petit Verdot, as there was more water during the growing season (which Petit Verdot needs_. Matured in 40% new oak, this has quite an intense bouquet with mainly black fruit, hints of graphite and chimney soot, nicely focused though it needs time to absorb the wood. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins that frame the layered blackberry and raspberry fruit laced with white pepper and pencil shavings. This errs slightly toward Pauillac on the finish, which is no surprise given its proximity. Displaying moderate length, this is a fine but grippy, denser Lafon-Rochet that should give 20 years or more of drinking pleasure.
Drink 2029 - 2047
Neal Martin, Vinous.com (April 2024)
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous 93-95/100
The 2023 Lafon-Rochet is a promising wine. Today, it shows terrific depth, driven by an elevated presence of Cabernet Sauvignon and a healthy dollop of Petit Verdot. Dark blue-toned fruit, lavender, licorice and dried herbs show tons of character. There's plenty of Lafon-Rochet finesse, but with an added kick of textural richness not found in the wines made during the Tesseron era. This comes together beautifully with a bit of time in the glass.
Drink 2030 - 2053
Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com (April 2024)
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW 91-93+/100
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Lafon-Rochet leaps with vibrant notes of kirsch, cranberry preserves, and fresh blackberries leading to hints of bay leaves, graphite, and damp soil. The medium-bodied palate is lively and lightly chewy, with great tension adding sparkle to the red and black berry layers, finishing with an herbal lift. The blend is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, and 3% Cabernet Franc, with pH 3.75.
Drink 2028 - 2042
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent (April 2024)
Wine Advocate 91-93/100
Generous and layered, the 2023 Lafon-Rochet offers up aromas of blackberries, cassis, incense and burning embers, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and enveloping palate that's gourmand and charming, concluding with a gently minty finish. Like the 2023, this represents a richer, more demonstrative style for this Saint-Estèphe property, where Christophe Congé and his team are rehabilitating the vineyards.
William Kelley, Wine Advocate (April 2024)
James Suckling 93-94/100
This is very St.-Estephe, with blackcurrant, lead pencil, graphite and crushed stone. Medium-bodied, linear and structured. Excellent finish. 64% cabernet sauvignon, 29% merlot, 4% petit verdot and 3% cabernet franc. 13.35% alcohol. 3.75 pH.
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (April 2024)

I missed my Merlot babies and I went a little crazy breeding as always 😅

I wanna get rid of these guys but I know nothing about markings and such.

This is a longgg, detailed deep dive into why I believe the album Evermore is about the failed coming out attempt in 2019.
In this sub, it is pretty well accepted that Taylor was planning to come out in 2019, yet in the 3 subsequent albums that she has released, there are very few songs that people seem to attribute to this event. As much as the ending of a long-term relationship can amount to enough pain to write the dozens of pain-laced songs we’ve heard since 2019, the expectation that she could finally come out, but having that ripped away at the last minute, would be a more intense pain than solely losing a relationship. She lost everything she had worked for the past 2 decades, her entire discography, her perfectly curated coming out plan, and finally showing her fans her true self. I think her frustration in the 1989 prologue does not stem from queer interpretations of her lyrics, but that even Gaylors want to tie everything to a specific muse and relationship. So, maybe more of her music is about HER experiences, rather than just her romantic relationships. Thus, I wanted to explore the (arguably) queerest album she has released, Evermore, without focussing so much on romantic relationships. She did say that when she’s on her vigilante shit “I don’t dress for women, I don’t dress for men, lately I’ve been dressing for revenge”
I recently realized that Evermore (the song) seems to be about the failed coming out plan. Being that it is the title track, I wondered if that was the topic of the entire album. I re-listened to the album with the perspective that she created fictional stories that mirrored various aspects of the coming out plan, and I think it’s very plausible that this entire album is about the failed coming out. From planning, to closeting, to bearding, to betrayal, to anxiety, to loss, pain and acceptance, this album has it all. So, I am going to break down some of my thoughts for each song on the album, some more in-depth, and some more generally. From Willow to Evermore, the story is recounted, and the deluxe tracks offer two alternate endings, one where she stays in the restaurant forever dropping hairpins, and one where she finally pays her tab and decides to leave.
Analyzing the album in this way has drawn me to some interesting possible conclusions. One being, Midnights (standard edition) was previously written and planned to be released as a sister album to Lover (Originally supposed to be titled Daylight) as a part of her original coming out plan, day vs night, light vs dark, closet vs being out. I think that the songs on the 3am version are songs that she has written since the failed coming out. It is called the 3am version because we were originally supposed to have heard the album after Lover, but we’re hearing it 3 hours/albums later (og “Meet me at Midnight” planned after lover, but was put on hold for Folklore=1am, Evermore=2am, Midnights=3am). This explains why Aaron Dessner worked only on songs on the 3am version as they would have been written and recorded during the Folkmore process, whereas Taylor and Jack wrote the songs on the standard edition pre-2020. The way that night/ darkness is used in this album seems to have some sort of link between the coming out plan and Midnights.
Disclaimer before we begin, I run on the assumption that in the lyrics, there is a separation between Taylor Swift the brand, and Taylor the person. The brand is solely worried about the bottom line, the brand is not necessarily against coming out, but it must be handled carefully as to ensure mainstream popularity is maintained. Taylor the person is queer and in pain from the closet and wants out. The brand values business, the person values honesty regarding sexuality. I think both sides aim to align so that they may coexist together as a brand that has embraced queerness, but only if possible financially. Also, disclaimer that I still believe Taylor is planning to come out, I know a lot of people in this sub have gotten quite jaded recently due to the wild era we are currently in, but I personally just still think it is possibly in the cards. If not, the NYT article gave her the perfect opportunity to politely clarify she is straight, instead it is only a matter of time before something like that happens again. In my opinion, the closet is unsustainable for the long haul at this point. It seems likely that continuing down this capitalist queen route will result in an inevitable downfall, this overexposure does not appear to make much business sense in the rocky global political sphere. So, lets dive into how Evermore details her plan to come out, and the failing of this plan.
Willow- I recently came across a comment that suggested that Willow could be about Tree, which made this song make more sense than ever before. It is also the perfect Track 1/starting place, as her hiring Tree was likely the first step of this long-term plan to come out. I assume that when she was looking to hire publicists, she was looking for someone who was on board with concealing her personal relationships, as they worked toward an eventual coming out.
Verse 1- She was navigating rough, stormy waters when she hired Tree, but Tree was able to cut through like a knife and offer viable PR strategies. When she asked Tree about creating this plan, Tree likely knew this would be a tough battle “If this was an open/shut case, I never would have known from the look on your face”, but they continued down this path.
Chorus- The further along in this plan that they go, the less it feels like Taylor knows where it’s going, yet whenever it seems like Tree is straying from the plan, Taylor is following with faith. Her life is wlw, bending to the wind of Trees PR strategies.
Verse 2- I see the “you” of this verse as the queer version of Taylor slowly sneaking its way into the brand. The queer Taylor is the mythical thing, like a big queer unicorn. It is what she desires, it is the ultimate prize for which she would cheat for, and by cheat I assume it refers to the dishonesty and secrecy of her plan.
Bridge- “They count me out time and time again, but I come back stronger than a 90’s trend.” This could relate to the idea that people behind the scenes have done some shady things to keep her closeted, thinking she will give up or lose mass appeal. Possibly referring to things like the cancellation and Masters Heist, but each time she has come back better, bouncing back from cancellation with Rep, then bouncing back from the Masters Heist/ failed coming out with Folklore. I don’t think is farfetched to believe there are powerful people who do not want her to come out, especially with the close link that exists between her and Trump via the Kushners. Plus, in Miss Americana there is a scene where Tree warned Taylor that outspoken political action could result in retaliation from Trump. Her coming out is arguably more of a threat to the right wing than her backing the candidate in Tennessee, so I believe it is possible that ulterior political motives were a factor in the failed coming out. Yet, after all the shit that has happened, she still finds herself bending to Tree’s PR plan
Verse 3- “Wait for the signal and I’ll meet you after dark, show me the places where the others gave you scars.” This seems to possibly reference Midnights. After dark, showing her scars, this sounds very reminiscent of Midnights being about 13 sleepless nights. Maybe suggesting that now Midnights is the next step on her new plan to come out. She then says “NOW this is an open/shut case” finally she sees an ending in sight. Then, “Every bait and switch was a work of art” I had to look up the literal definition of this phrase, which is essentially advertising goods with an intention of providing inferiounwanted goods, basically dishonest business practices. Almost like marketing her songs that are about her queer relationships as being about a famous male celebrity. So, she is saying every PR move was a work of art in itself, which is fitting in a song about her publicist. The repetition of “that’s my man” alongside the bait and switch line highlights that the bait and switch IS her man.
So, I think this song is dedicated to Tree and the PR strategies that have taken them from “Baby let the games begin” in Rep, to being counted out after the failed coming out, to a new plan that we are very likely watching unfold in real time right now.
Champagne Problems- I agree that this could very well be about a relationship that ended around the failed coming out, but its also possible that Taylor is both parties in this song. Taylor, the person, purposes a coming out plan, and Taylor Swift the brand, ends it due to Champagne Problems/ rich people problems.
“You booked the night for a reason so you could sit there in this hurt” possibly again referencing Midnights, the next chapter where she remains in the pain of not coming out.
But also, if this is about coming out, it has an interesting parallel to The Archer where she says, “I jumped from the train, I ride off alone”. So, after she jumped from the train in the Lover era, she has now booked the night train instead. Willow also mentions trains “You know that my train can take you home, anywhere else is hollow.”
Being about coming out, she “couldn’t give a reason” to the people who were anticipating it, like gaylors who picked up on the hints, because it was “rich people problems” if the reason was for business/ financial reasons. These reasons did not likely feel valid enough.
“One for the money, two for the show, I never was ready so I watch you go”, this could be her supposed reasons for not being ready, one being for the money, and one for the show of wanting to climb a little bit higher, and be a little bit bigger before she does this. So, she kept Joe for the money, he can be the “muse” for a couple more albums while she creates a plan to reclaim her stolen work to ensure she profits off the coming out. Then she finds a new beard, Travis, for the show, to take her popularity even higher before coming out. This possible “show” with Travis has taken her popularity to a level where her and her relationship is a focal point for one of the most watched sporting events in the world, the Superbowl. Cementing her at the center of not only pop culture, but the sport world as well. To add to this idea, the night Travis showed up on tour she sang End Game and Is It Over Now/ OOTW, is this her endgame? Is the bearding over now? Is she out of the woods?
Here is a link to another post that helped me break away from the marriage proposal idea presented. https://www.reddit.com/GaylorSwift/comments/1836fgn/champagne_problems_about_a_failed_coming_out/
Gold Rush- A dreamlike song about her wishful thinking, fantasizing about coming out, only to realize that it was not going to happen. The idealistic thought fades away as her plan has been ruined.
“Gold rush” could be coming out and the whole world finally connecting all the queer (gold) connections through her work. Her face is in a red flush because even though her lyrics have always been diaristic, without the veil of a beard, people would be seeing her like never before, which is nerve wracking. She worries as fans and media begin to make connection after connection as they fall down the rabbit hole.
I think the “sought after” person that she is dreaming about is the version where she is out. The most prominent line in this song that suggests Taylor is the muse is “my mind turns your life into folklore, I can’t dare to dream about you anymore” There are many stories and muses woven throughout Folklore, but they are all related to Taylor’s life, her queer stories create Folklore. This cannot be referencing another muse as there are many songs like Seven, TLGAD, Hoax, Peace, MTR, TIMT, Mad Woman and even the entire trilogy (among others), that are clearly derived from her own experiences.
But as her coming out plan failed, her dreams and anxiety about being out fade away.
TTDS-
This is the song I struggle most with in how it connects with this story, maybe it is just about an ex where the relationship ended due to different perspectives on coming out vs staying closeted
[Edit- this song is the inverse of Dorothea, so if Dorothea is narrated by the queer side of Taylor, this song is narrated by the brand.
We get lyrics like “there’s an ache in you put there by the ache in me” meaning this is the side causing the problems. “You could call me babe for the weekend” they can be back together for a brief period of time, this album is the brief time they can be subtly back together.
We also get the line “messy as the mud on your truck tires” which may relate to NBNC where the husband bought brand new tires after killing Este.]
Tolerate It- Fear of coming out, people will only tolerate her after she has done so much to people please. Possibly also about various people, such as her dad/ business associates who only tolerate this coming out plan even though she has spent so much time and effort ensuring it is a viable plan, or her fans who tolerated her allyship and would not celebrate her queer identity, or to Taylor Swift the brand, for tolerating and hiding queerness instead of accepting and embracing it.
This song is an amalgamation of how unfairly it feels that her sexuality has been simply tolerated, that people have seen her sexuality as a burden that should be concealed. I think the part that is directed at Taylor Swift the brand is specifically the bridge. “Now I’m begging for footnotes in the story of your life, drawing hearts in the byline, always taking up too much space or time” The queer Taylor is literally begging for footnotes in her own life, the only place she exists is in the footnotes of our theories, the references to niche queer history noted in Gaylor theories is her begging to be seen and appreciated, this is absolutely devastating to think about, her life is a well-documented story, and her queerhood exists only in footnotes. Also she is covering her queerness up drawing hearts in the by-line, WB kinda looks like a heart if you twist the “W” sideways, that way she can hide the true writer, and make it straight. But, what if she breaks free, leaving ruins, and finally removes the dagger that has been bleeding her out for years. “Gain the weight of you and lose it” because she has to gain the weight of being out, but loses the weight of the closet
I also wonder what the implications of Tolerate It on the Eras Tour being set at a dinner table is, when compared to being left at the restaurant in RWYLM. Maybe there was a dinner where her coming out plan became hopeless? She was not celebrated and embraced as she hoped. She was left in the restaurant.
NBNC- I find this a really interesting addition to the story cause I had never connected any parts of this fictional story to her life before, but maybe it is a murder mystery as of the queer version that has been killed?
In the beginning, she says “Este’s been losing sleep” is this a reference to sleepless nights again? Midnights? The following few lines seem to have connections to Midnights. “Her husbands acting different, and it smells like infidelity” -High Infidelity. “That ain’t my merlot on his mouth” -Maroon, lips so scarlet they were maroon. “That ain’t my jewelry on our joint account” -Bejeweled.
Then in the bridge, “Good thing my daddy made me get a boating license when I was fifteen”- since the Master’s Heist there’s been a strong water motif in Folkmore, as seen in Cardigan MV where she’s stranded out at sea. With the… interesting emails from her father, this could be alluding to the idea that she’s been navigating these homophobic/ closeting waters since she was a teenager, so she knows what to do. “And I’ve cleaned enough houses to know how to cover up a scene”- she’s been cleaning her image with straight narratives long enough to know that she will be able to cover this up too. “Good thing Estes sisters gunna swear she was with me”- I think this could be about Joe, the alibi. She’s in a happy relationship with Joe, of course she didn’t almost come out as queer.
The characters could go in a few possible directions but what makes the most sense to me is:
Este- The queer side of Taylor. “Este’s a friend of mine” friend of Dorothy/Dorothea? The original person whose murder starts the story.
Husband- Whoever Taylor blames for the failed coming out, possibly Taylor Swift the brand, Scooter, Josh Kushner etc. The person who she feels killed Este.
Mistress- Could be KK. “They think she did it but they just can’t prove it” Her fans blame Karlie’s betrayal for the Masters Heist.
Narrator- Taylor Swift the brand, who has cleaned up the big gay mess.
Este’s sister- Joe. “Good thing Este’s sisters gunna swear she was with me” Joe is the alibi to cover it up.
I think it is convoluted and confusing because we are likely missing a lot of details as to what exactly happened, but I wonder if this song is the story put into a murder mystery.
Happiness- She starts this song with “when I’m above the trees I see this for what it is, but now I’m right down in it” I think this suggests that this song is written about the period right after she could not come out. She reflects that when she has taken a step back to see the bigger picture, she understands what happened, but the beginning is reflecting on the moment when she didn’t have the hindsight perspective and only felt the devastation, pain, confusion and frustration from being so close and losing it. All the years and albums she’s given is now being split up as she “divorced” her old label to allow herself the opportunity to be honest, but her masters are stolen. After this, she can’t even begin to imagine what her next era would be, she can’t reinvent herself again. I think she reflects both on the closeted straight persona of herself, and the short lived queer persona with “there will be happiness after you, but there was happiness because of you”.
The end seems more hopeful, maybe she has started to think about another way out. She says, “there is a glorious sunrise from the dress I wore at midnight leave it all behind”. This is very reminiscent of the dress she wore to announce Midnights, maybe suggesting that Midnights is the next step in her plan to leave it all behind?
When did all our lessons- acceptance and equality in Lover era, Begin to look like weapons- “ew gaylors are so weird no way she’s gay she said she’s an ally” Pointed at my deepest hurt- the fear that she will not be accepted if she comes out
Dorothea- I think this song is essentially the person Taylor speaking to the brand. So, I think Dorothea is Taylor Swift the brand, meaning that the narrator, is the queer Taylor, the friend of Dorothea. She starts by reflecting back to childhood, playing in the park having some lighthearted fun to escape the misery of the closet. But “This place is the same as it ever was”, she’s still in the same place of misery. She acknowledges that everyone loves the brand and her famous friends, but if she gets tired of being known for knowing all these famous people, or “dating” all these famous men, she’s still got [me], the friend of Dorothea. You’ve got this big business you can sell anything, but do you ever stop and think about [me]. She can always come back to this side, even if you’re worried about all these materialistic things like money and status, the queer version is still waiting to be embraced.
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Right now this sub is not very fun, I think we are all feeling tired of watching Dorothea play all-American, ignorant football girlfriend, when the friend of Dorothea feels so close, yet so far.
Coney Island- This song begins with “Break my soul in two, looking for you but your right here”, seemingly acknowledging that she has been separated into two separate parts.
She fears that she may be stuck in the closet forever “If this is the long haul, how’d we get here so soon?” “Did I close my fist around something delicate did I shatter you?” She calls back to Rep, the delicate plan she set out has been ruined.
She finds herself wondering where she lost everything, again, as if it is predictable and had happened before. In the disappointment she closes her eyes. But now, when the sun goes down, it feels colder and colder. She closes her eyes, but now nighttime just feels cold.
Is this life of breaking records and achieving new heights worth it if she spends it in pain?
“Do you miss the rogue who coaxed you into paradise and left you there?” The version that thought this plan was possible, but now is stranded.
“Were you waiting at our old spot in the tree line by the gold clock?” This makes me think Midnights was part of the original coming out plan, as Lover’s sister album. The old spot at the tree line, finally out of the woods, waiting at the GOLD clock, as it strikes Midnight. But when she goes up to the podium, she didn’t complete the plan.
Taylor said this song came from a place where someone has been in a relationship for decades and realizes they’ve taken their partner for granted. Maybe the relationship between Taylor the person vs the brand? Feeling like The Brand has taken the person for granted? The queer side was never made the centerfold, so it feels colder when the sun goes down.
Ivy- Here she illustrates living in this lifeless house grieving for the living. All the queer references and flagging grows on her Lover house like Ivy. I think she reflects back to preparing to come out in the Lover era “clover blooms in the fields, spring breaks loose the time is near”. I think this referring to spring of 2019, in preparation to come out. But then she says, “spring breaks loose, but so does fear, he’s gunna burn this house to the ground”. The anticipation and fear that the house will finally be burnt down.
Then I think she reflects that the plan did not happen, “how’s one to know, I’d live and die for moments that we stole on begged and borrowed time”. Her queer identity lived and died in the stolen moment of the Lover rollout. She goes back into the chorus, and then reflects on the current time period. “So yeah, it’s a fire, it’s a goddamn base in the dark and you started it.” Now it’s too late, the fire is ablaze, even if the house is still standing it is slowly being burnt down, as she does twice on tour. She didn’t get to burn it all down, but her soft launches started a small fire that will continue to grow. She notes this in The Archer with “The room is on fire, invisible smoke”, as the fire as started, but it is so far undetectable.
“So yeah, it’s a war, it’s the goddamn fight of my life and you started it.” The idea that this is a war is a directly referenced in The Great War, which seems to tell a similar story of this long war she is in as she attempts to come out. In The Great War, she also says “that bloodshed crimson clover”, meaning the blooming clover fields she talks about in Ivy, are now stained red with blood. This is a 3am track, so written after the failed coming out, it is referencing Ivy because they both discuss the planning and failure of her attempt to come out.
Cowboy Like Me- Not much explanation needed here, I feel like we all relate this song to bearding. It could be directed at male beards, or female partners who will always be hidden. After the failed coming out, she fears that she will be bearding for the rest of her career, “forever is the sweetest con”.
LSS- She tried to pick her battles, but the battle picked her, that battle being to challenge the life of closeting and to break the Hollywood blender, which did not go well. She was at the precipice, she was so close, but then she was knocked off. She fell down the rabbit hole into flagging and queer coding as Easter eggs for the fans who do see her. Now the most important thing is “you”. The you could mean she’s in a relationship after the failed coming out that she wants to prioritize. Or the ‘you’ could potentially be Gaylors? She can’t come out right now, but she can still laden her work with queer nuggets for us to decipher and can lay out a storyline for us that differs from the PR storyline that the mainstream focussed on. This feels unlikely with the way current events have gone, but there always seems to be queer nuggets she tries to leave us. Either way, Long story short, she had a bad time.
Marjorie- With Evermore stories focussing on endings, it was a perfect opportunity to release a personal song about a family member who meant a lot to her. I don’t think this is necessarily apart of the coming out story, with that being said, there could possibly be double meanings about her grieving the death of the public queer version of herself.
Closure- So, I’m not big on muse speculation but I think this could very well be about Karlie, which seems to be the most generally accepted interpretation of this song.
The beginning “it’s been a long time and seeing the shape of your name still spells out pain” seems poignant because ‘spells out pain’ really feels like a possible reference to Tree Paine? Taylor and Karlie had some sort of contractual relationship, set up by Tree, and if Karlie had a hand in the heist, which is possible considering the Kushners helped fund it, this song could be about her anger at having a PR (and/or real) relationship with Karlie. I don’t claim to know what their relationship was, but there was certainly an element of PR to it. This feels like a spiteful response to someone who’s betrayal may have impacted her coming out plan.
Evermore- This song is the stepping back to really assess and accept what happened and describes her feelings in the wake of the failed coming out.
Gray November I've been down since July Motion capture Put me in a bad light
It begins by referencing being down since July, which is because the Masters Heist happened at the very end of June. The motion capture is likely the Miss Americana documentary that was supposed to be a coming out documentary.
I replay my footsteps on each stepping stone Trying to find the one where I went wrong Writing letters Addressed to the fire
She retraces her steps in an attempt to determine which part of the plan caused it to ruin. Now, assuming she was planning to burn down her image, she’s stuck writing songs addressed to the fire that burned her instead. Fire/ burning down the Lover House has long been assumed to be related to coming out, as depicted on the Eras Tour.
And I was catching my breath Staring out an open window Catching my death And I couldn't be sure I had a feeling so peculiar That this pain would be for Evermore
She was ‘catching her death’, as she watched her queer self die in real time. She felt like she would be stuck in the pain of the closet forever. This plan failing feels like the end of her fighting to get out.
Hey December Guess I'm feeling unmoored Can't remember What I used to fight for I rewind the tape but all it does is pause On the very moment all was lost Sending signals To be double crossed Now, the next month, she feels lost and confused about what is next. She continues to rewind the tape, but it always stops in the same place where it was all stolen from her. She was sending signals so that her fans would pick up what she was doing and catch on as it was happening, but instead those signs were noticed by people with malicious intentions. And I was catching my breath Barefoot in the wildest winter Catching my death And I couldn't be sure I had a feeling so peculiar That this pain would be for Evermore
Now she finds herself in a dark, cold winter just catching her breath after the fight. She still feels like this pain will exist forever.
Can't not think of all the cost And the things that will be lost Oh, can we just get a pause? To be certain we'll be tall again Whether weather be the frost Or the violence of the dog days I'm on waves, out being tossed Is there a line that I could just go cross?
She finds herself thinking of the cost, the pain she endured to end up still in the closet. The ideas, the queer flags and symbolism that will be lost. She is desperate for a time-out to build herself back up. Whether she is stuck in this brutal winter, or living through a cruel, cruel summer, she is being uncontrollably tossed around, pleading to reach a safe point.
And when I was shipwrecked (can't think of all the cost) I thought of you (all the things that will be lost now) In the cracks of light (can we just get a pause?) I dreamed of you (to be certain we'll be tall again) (If you think of all the costs) It was real enough (whether weather be the frost) To get me through (or the violence of the dog days) (Out on waves being tossed) But I swear (is there a line that we could just go cross?) You were there
I understand this bridge section as being a back and forth between the brand Taylor Swift, and the person Taylor, with the queer Taylor’s part sung by Bon Iver. When her elaborate plan was shipwrecked, she thought of [you] [the queer side of herself]. As she saw the cracks of Daylight emerging in her 20-year dark night, she dreamed of being out. Even that brief time the queer side of Taylor was aligned with the brand, was enough happiness to get her through, she swears that the queer side was there in the public eye.
And I was catching my breath Floors of a cabin creaking under my step And I couldn't be sure I had a feeling so peculiar This pain wouldn't be for Evermore Evermore (evermore) Evermore This pain wouldn't be for evermore (evermore) Evermore After the loss, she is catching her breath in a cabin, which I presume to be the Folkmore cabin. She is living in this cabin instead of the Lover House, and here she finally sees that this pain won’t last forevermore.
This is a beautiful close to end an album that details the pain and process of the failed coming out attempt. From what I gather from this album, she hates being in the closet, and the failed coming out was extremely painful, which is why I personally don’t see her completely abandoning that hope to solely achieve ultra famous levels of her career instead. Even though I am certainly in the minority opinion in this sub, I do think (hope) that she plans to come out in the future. I understand the idea that she would decide not to be this “hero”, but from what I gather of her discography, this has been an extremely long battle, that I don’t think is finished. She is walking a thin line, and when the currently popular, white-washed feminism is finally called out, she will be the obvious, large target to receive the majority of hate. I would think Taylor and Tree know this and would not decide to put her in such a publicized position without some sort of a plan. Maybe this is hopeful dreaming but its better than the alternative so the tin foil hat is on.
BUTTT after this closer, there are two deluxe tracks that show the possible next steps, the ending is not yet determined. RWYLM- She stays in the closet, only dropping hairpins.
Things change and move on, yet she’s in the same place. Matches burn, to start a fire that burns her image down, but she’s still there, striking matches, as seen on the cover of Midnights. She’s still stuck waiting there at the restaurant and the moment she knew her plan stopped, she heard a hairpin drop, knowing she could only flag for the time being, so she’s still sitting there with her pinned up hair.
She’s still stuck inside a fantasy from 23. Which is as she was transitioning from country to pop. I do assume that she’s been told her whole career that she can come out when circumstances are right, part of that being that she is well established in pop music, to ensure a more accepting fan base. She always thought it was just a little bit further, but she now sees that it was a fantasy that no one wanted her to achieve.
It’s Time To Go- She leaves the closet. Picking up in the restaurant, she is ready to pay her tab and leave. After all of the pain she has been through, she finally is able to exit the closet.
Thanks for reading this long analysis, let me know what you think, or any other relevant points that could add to this idea!

From the newsletter:
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The wait is almost over...
New creations are in the wings, ready to make their grand entrance.
Please note, NCD can not accommodate requests for holds or early purchase. All new items will be available on our website on Friday at 11:11 am Pacific / 2:11 pm Eastern.
Thank you for your understanding.
NCD News:

• Our new Les Désirs Dangereux collection & returning Valentines will be live Friday, January 26th.
• Both of our Autumn collections will retire after Wednesday, February 7th.
• Restocks!

Without further ado, here's a sneak peek of NCD's newest creations!
- Forest Nui Cobalt -
Chief Executive Occultist
Nui Cobalt Designs
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Nui Cobalt's Les Désirs Dangereux 2024 collection:

TW: kink/BDSM
(Or if you don't want to click through all the spoiler tags, I'm sure the complete list will be posted on their website's scent list soon.)
~ Collared ~
The yielding redolence of devotion.
Black calla lily, orris butter, oat milk, red satin sheets, ripe papaya, and a slender twist of yuzu.
Wear to release control and receive adoration.
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~ Yes, Mistress ~
A commanding infusion for effortless self-assurance.
Smoldering red amber incense, blackcurrant sangria, stiletto steel, dark suede, and Imperial iris.
Wear to remember your inner strength and sovereignty.
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~ Subspace ~
An intoxicating elixir for elevated consciousness.
Warm almond milk, dewy blue lotus, labdanum, gardenia, driftwood, and porcelain musk.
Wear to dissolve the mundane and enter a state of bliss.
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~ Lure of the Lash ~
The sting and flush of ardent craving.
Blood orange, pink and white peppercorn, lurid musk, nasturtium flower, allspice, cathedral incense, dark patchouli, and tonka.
Wear to push your limits and expand your horizons.
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~ At Your Command ~
A trembling air of anticipation.
Pistachio creme, coriander, black cardamom, and humid ylang flower.
Wear to find vibrant stillness and heightened awareness.
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~ Voyeur ~
A subtle aroma for discretion and discernment.
Wet Bulgarian lavender, lemon verbena, old books, oakwood, and tweed.
Wear for calm focus and enhanced powers of perception.
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~ Exhibitionist ~
A spectacle of clean skin, patent leather boots, emerald musk, quatre épices, and dewy green fig leaves.
Wear when you’re ready to abandon all pretense and let yourself be truly seen.
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~ Aftercare ~
A soothing blend to restore equilibrium.
Green coconut water, chilled aloe, neroli, sacred benzoin, lemon balm, and creamy pink rose petal musk.
Wear to alleviate stress, fatigue, and sensory overload.
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~ St. Andrew’s Cross ~
A sturdy scent for strength and stability.
Antique mahogany, iron, flushed skin musk, beeswax, and bay.
Wear for unfailing support through any ordeal.
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~ Switch ~
A dynamic blend for complex people.
Champagne, Lady's Slipper orchid, Egyptian cotton, kudzu, pomegranate, and pink larkspur.
Wear for adaptability and to honor your freedom of choice.
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~ Dominance ~
The captivating aura of quiet confidence.
Dark Vicuña wool, caramelized bourbon, Siberian Iris, ebony musk, and English ivy accented with pear.
Wear to turn every head without saying a word.
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~ Submission
An elegant scent for blissful acquiescence.
Lotus silk, elderflower cordial, pale peach skin, honeysuckle, pillow moss, and slender bamboo.
Wear to elevate Yin and heighten receptivity.
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~ Temple of Astarte ~
A regal and evocative paean to the Goddess.
Black vanilla, sandalwood, red patchouli, a spark of ginger, and sacred incense composed of cherrywood, benzoin, and nag champa.
Wear to awaken the Sacred Feminine.
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Scented soy candles will be available for Voyeur & Lure of the Lash.
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***** Discovery sets: We will have sample sets available for the entire Les Désirs Dangereux 2024 scents.

Returning favorites:

** Please note: returning scents are in very limited quantities and once sold out may not be available again. **
~ Ailurophilia: Love of Cats ~
Egyptian musk, tonka, and dulce de leche wrapped in luxuriant cashmere, soft suede, wisps of sandalwood and copal smoke. Wear this comforting concoction to honor your feline familiars and invoke their ancient power.
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~ Astrophilia: Love of Stars ~
A shimmering constellation of iced white tea, bergamot, diamond musk, clary sage, ginger ale, cold conifers, and mint. Wear to refresh and inspire.
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~ Bibliophilia: Love of Books ~
The vanillic scent of aging paper, the tang of fresh ink, venerable bookshelves of oak and mahogany, a sweet trace of pipe tobacco, an undercurrent of faded leather. Wear this subtle potion to invoke spirits of arcane knowledge and empower your perceptions.
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~ Bryophilia: Love of Moss ~
A soothing bouquet of green suede, rainforest fern, Caribbean teakwood, river stone, oakmoss, and ancient fallen mahogany. Wear for deep relaxation, meditation, or sound sleep.
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~ Choreophilia: Love of Dance ~
A kinetic bouquet for fearless self-expression.
Wild violets, warm Earl Grey, Dominican blue amber, orris root, a handful of blueberries, and a touch of lime marmalade.
Wear to shed inhibitions, overcome anxiety, and live your truth.
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~ Coimetrophilia: Love of Cemeteries ~
Freshly turned soil, gentle rain, moss-covered tombstones, low-lying fog, old red oaks, and fading funeral lilies. Wear this somber scent to invoke the blessings of your ancestors and commune with the dearly departed.
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~ Dendrophilia: Love of Trees ~
Moss-covered deadfall, birchwood and pine, lingering resins and sunlight through the leaves, a trace of woodsmoke, the memory of vetiver and cedar. Wear this evocative blend to commune with the spirits of nature and reconnect with your primal wisdom.
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~ Erytophilia: Love of Red ~
A vivid aroma for bold moves and ambitious endeavors.
Velvety red rose, tart cherry, mahogany, dragon’s blood resin, scarlet musk, pimento berry, and a pinch of clove.
Wear for unshakable confidence and courage.
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~ Hybristophilia: Love of Crime ~
This is the scent that the Devil's personal stylist would conjure.
Ebon cashmere, guaiac wood, storax, myrrh, syrupy vanilla pipe tobacco, a whisper of grey suede, and a trace of green lavender.
Wear when you want to be led into temptation.
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~ Melophilia: Love of Music ~
A symphony of scent to inspire virtuosity.
The rich mahogany, pale maple, and spruce woods of a violin, rosin on its bow, a vase of white heliotrope, dry vanilla, and French lemon verbena.
Wear to connect more deeply with your inner Artist.
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~ Nephophilia 2.0: Love of Clouds ~
A symphony of scent to inspire virtuosity.
The rich mahogany, pale maple, and spruce woods of a violin, rosin on its bow, a vase of white heliotrope, dry vanilla, and French lemon verbena.
Wear to connect more deeply with your inner Artist.
UPDATED TO ADD: this was incorrect in the newsletter. The notes for Nephophilia are: A fluffy melange of pink cotton candy, ivory cashmere, silk tree blossoms, blush suede, and steamed vanilla
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~ Somniphilia: Love of Sleep ~
Puffy white pillows that always stay cool.
Lamb's wool accord, orange blossom, barely-budding lavender, melissa, green fig, clary, cloud musk, and weightless vanilla marshmallow meringue.
Wear at bedtime for restful and restorative sleep.
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~ Instant Chemistry ~
A shamelessly sexy philtre to attract romantic prospects.
Almond pignolis still warm from the oven, a steamy cup of mulled Merlot, dark hazelnut mocha, and the subtlest hint of black patchouli.
Wear for night on the town, or to stay home and luxuriate in your own fierce fabulosity.
* Please note: this scent contains cinnamon and should not be worn on skin by those with cinnamon sensitivities.
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~ Swoon ~
A passionate potion of juicy mulberry, acai, and red plum gently spiced with cardamom, heady egyptian amber, wood musk, ambrette seed, and black silk.
Wear to enhance your natural allure and draw attention to your finest facets.
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~ Tall Dark Stranger ~
An intriguing aroma for chance encounters.
Clean suede, earthy bronze whiskey, superior green sandalwood, dry fig, syrupy cedar resin, top-shelf patchouli, and a wisp of smoke from a fine Meerschaum pipe.
Wear to enthrall would-be suitors and nurture budding romance.
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~ That Spark ~
The juxtaposition of dynamic opposites.
A champagne cocktail with ginger syrup, a swirl of grenadine, and a twist of grapefruit against a sultry backdrop of red satin musk and dark amber resin.
Wear to ignite a romantic connection or rekindle an old flame.
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~ Venus Amica, the Friend ~
An enchanted infusion for joyful accord in platonic relationships.
Sun-warmed wildflowers, olivewood, apple blossom, light amber, moringa leaf, and sacred benzoin.
Wear to nurture connections with friends, colleagues, acquaintances, and allies.
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~ Venus Derceto, Patroness of Sex Workers ~
A smoldering mélange to attract only the best prospective clients.
Smooth sandalwood, tonka bean, marzipan, fresh coconut, and neroli, subtly spiced with ginger root, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove.
Wear when meeting new people to ensure your connection with those who would prove most generous.
* Please note: this scent contains cinnamon and should not be worn on skin by those with cinnamon sensitivities.
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~ Venus Euplia of Good Navigation ~
A cooling blend for smooth sailing and peace of mind.
Mediterranean lime, honeydew, cerulean musk, translucent amber, precious Hawaiian sandalwood, a touch of clary sage, and a whisper of ambergris accord.
Wear for guidance when you feel lost or disoriented. It assists in relieving anxiety and overthinking.
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~ Venus Verticordia, Changer of Hearts ~
A beautifully balanced potion for eloquence and stature.
Sheerest lavender, clary sage, melissa leaf, and black cardamom warmed by creme caramel, tonka, dry ginger and Moroccan musk.
Wear to carry an air of effortless authority and charismatic grace. It has a talent for winning over difficult people.
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~ Aphrodite Chrysea: The Golden One ~
Sacred benzoin, amber and copal resins, Moroccan cashmere, pink sandalwood, osmanthus, guava, and coconut milk chai.
Wear to manifest prosperity, pleasure, and a garden of earthly delights.
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~ Aphrodite Nikephoros: She Who Brings Victory ~
Three precious sandalwoods, bronzed skin musk, raw vanilla bean, Haitian amyris, creamy white rose, and a sprinkle of cardamom.
Wear as an offering to the sea-born titaness whose will becomes Fate and whose favor begets Fortune.
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~ Aphrodite Peitho: Goddess of Persuasion ~
Tortuga teakwood, green amber, fig leaf, honeycomb, skin-warmed linen, vanilla orchid, fox fur accord, and lime blossom.
Wear to empower your magical petitions, to influence people, and to sway decisions in your favor.
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Archive Scents

**Last chance!**
These perfume oils will not be re-blended this year, only remaining stock will be available for purchase.
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~ Ceraunophilia: Love of Thunder & Lightning ~
Slivered almond and ozone swirled with white clove, ambergris accord, ponderous grey musk, spiced tobacco, and black cotton. Wear this galvanic scent to call forth your inner strength and summon your fortitude.
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~ Chionophilia: Love of Snow ~
A cool blend of cotton flower, marzipan, Nui’s inscrutable Cold accord, coconut flakes, frosted fir, whipped white honey, and copal. Wear for comfort, joy, and to nurture loving connection.
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~ Equinophilia: Love of Horses ~
A magnificent creature of effortless grace and power.
Toasted oats, green and golden hay, living cedar, deep auburn musk, chestnuts, corn silk, saddle leather, and galbanum.
Wear to invoke your own sense of majesty, and to reclaim your poise and dignity.
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~ Ergophilia: Love of Work ~
A potent infusion of enchanted woodland botanicals to lead you to your perfect profession.
Antique oak, applewood, benzoin, dry allspice, maple sap, nutmeg, a scant drop of sassafras, and a twist of bergamot.
Wear while applying for positions that seem out of reach. Dab onto manuscripts and important business letters before sending. Wear to meetings and interviews with highly influential people.
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~ Mnemophilia: Love of Memory ~
Old chests filled with sepia photographs, a veil of chantilly lace, the brittle pages of a diary, and the patina of relentless time.
Stately gardenia, antique sandalwood, Florentine iris, pearl musk, jasmine absolute, neroli, and liquidambar.
Wear to connect with ancestral guides, to access genetic memory, and to retrieve what's been forgotten.
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~ Thalassophilia: Love of the Ocean ~
Sunlight on the crystal waves. Sea glass studs the golden coastline.
Fresh basil, ambergris accord, moringa, salt mist, vetiver, azure musk, summer spruce, cucumber water, and petitgrain.
Wear to purify, cleanse, and replenish your energy.
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Our Autumn Part I and Part II collections will retire after Wednesday 2/7.
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Huile de parfum Restocks!

• Balefire
• Favorite Jacket
• Himalayan Cat
• Rose Gold Sky
• Savor the Rain

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Thanks for reading and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
- Nui

Exciting things are going to happen on the Alkemia website very soon: Winter Collection with new perfumes AND Holiday Gift Sets! I copy/paste Alkemia's announcements:
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"On November 12 at 12:00 PM EST, our Winter Love Songs Perfume Collection goes live! This collection was inspired by the sensory moodscapes of golden autumn afternoons, the early breath of winter on a starry night, cozy evenings curled with favorite books, and the sensual warmth of beloved skin. Our Winter Love Songs are:
⚖️ Attorney for Lost Souls: Swirls of Vespers mass incense, rich in Zanzibar clove, Sacra frankincense, and Coptic myrrh, gently interlace with dried citrus peel, neroli petals, and guaiacum.
❄️ Dust of Snow: Fresh fallen snow falling from bare tree branches, subtle whispers of hemlock pine, galbanum, ginger, lemonwood, witch hazel flowers, and damp wool.
🔥 Encircling Flame: An illuminating radiance of glowing golden milk elixir infused with vanilla pods, candied ginger, Kanyakumari cloves, brown sugar, and santal.
🕯️ Evening Song: A beckoning blanket of sensual cashmere, warm cardamom, velvety myrrh, Madagascar vanilla bean, and orris root infused with memories of woodsmoke and melted candlewax.
🌸 The Lady’s Yes: An elegantly feminine enigma of fresh fig, magnolia flowers, mesmerizing amber, and sophisticated white sandalwood.
🎄 Winterling: An embrace of fresh bed linens ironed with French lavender water, rose-mint tea, spiced vanilla, blue lotus, green cedar, lingonberries, aromatic juniper wood, and tendrils of frost".
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"In addition to our new Winter Love Songs Collection, for a limited time (while supplies last) we are offering Stainless Steel Scent Lockets (in a small starry gift bag), and a special customizable Holiday Gift Set of selected seasonal perfumes (a $50 value for just $35!). Each set of three comes in a small golden gift bag. Available ONLY on the website.
Quantities of each perfume variety are very limited, so get them while you can! Perfumes are extrait strength and only available in 5ml amber bottles.
Among the Pines: A boreal meditation of Siberian balsam pine, Moroccan cedar, oakmoss, Hinoki cypress, Balm of Gilead, and Assam black tea.
Caffeaum: Five year aged black amber, Arabian coffee, Labdanum, Benzoin
Crimson Light: Kitan vegan musk passionately united with spikenard and a dark aged merlot red wine accord with subtle elements of tannic oak casks, graphite, black cherries, black currants, wild plums, violets, licorice, black pepper, and cedar.
Dia de los Muertos: Spiced white cacao, vanilla orchids, confectionary sugar skulls, vetiver root, chrysanthemum, mandarin peel, and Ziricote wood.
Dusk in Autumn: An inviting mystery of amberwood, Lapsang Souchong tea, salted cream caramel, and spiced teacakes.
Eggnog Noel: A luscious blend of delectably creamy eggnog with nutmeg, cinnamon, and a splash of dark Caribbean rum
Falling Stars at Winter Solstice: Aromatic balsam needles, a dab of dark musk, sweet myrrh, incense resins, melted snow, and a touch of cabin woodstove smoke.
Hearthstone: Fireside woodsmoke, a well worn leather couch, a dark rum hot toddy laced with spiced honey in front of a bed of glowing amber embers
Lady Krampus: Sexy with a bit of disquietude - blood-red roses, worn black leather, dark figs, cold anthracite coal, and a touch of demonic musk.
Les Mysteres: An opulent, resinous blend of aged frankincense, black figs, labdanum, dark amber, Russian tea, swirled with a trio of sensual musks.
L’esprit des fêtes: A festivity of almond marzipan, amaretto hot toddies, and amber musk with balsam boughs, winterberry, copper distilled patchouli, and aged sandalwood
Mistress of Misrule: A mischievous blend of flirtatious black currant and an intoxicating blend of opium drenched resins
Pi in the Sky: Atypically autumnal... warm apple pies rising heavenward on effervescent billows of spiced aldehydes.
Revel: A debauchery of majoun, gaiac wood, katsura, dirty vanille, nicotania, fruitwood sap, candied ginger, muscenone, aphrodisiac hedione, dark tobacco, bitter cacao, burnt caramel, and absinthe blanche.
Samhain: A slightly bitter introspection of smouldering fire, tannic oakwood, raw whiskey, and smoky cedar.
Sugar Spell: A dulcet collection of supernaturally tempting treats - candy corn, cream caramels, Turkish delight, dulce de cayeci, black currant drops, caramelized brown sugar, licorice, marshmallows, New Orleans pralines, candied tangerine peel, jasmine, and sugar musk.
Witching Hour: A bewitching potion of spiced kyphi incense, smokey oud, oakmoss, Van-van herbs, creamy caramels, dried jasmine and rose petals, aged dark rum, and black vanilla pods. Woods on a Snowy Evening: Freshly fallen powder snow, juniper berries, hemlock pine, white needle balsam pine, flat cedar, camphorous evergreens, and icy aquatic elements".

Name: Trev (Trev II de Eutrot)
Primary Class: Archer > Sniper
Secondary: Lord > Great Lord
Age: 20
Appearance:
Standing at 5’6”, weighing around 130 pounds, and with fairly pale skin, Trev’s body alone does not stand out in a crowd. Maybe one would notice his hair, which though it might look black at a glance is in fact a deep, rich purple color. Trev keeps the shoulder-length hair neatly styled and pinned so as not to let it fall in front of his periwinkle eyes. The rest of his face is accentuated by a sharp nose and thin lips that press together into a fine line, even when his face is at rest. His frame is well-developed, with slightly visible musculature on his arms, chest, and calves. He keeps himself clean, even down to the small details like his trimmed fingernails. He has no scars or blemishes or any sort.
Much more distinct than his body is Trev’s sense of fashion. His typical outfit consists of a stiff double-breasted tailcoat, a thin pair of breeches, and a hardy pair of walking boots.His clothing is of a high quality, using refined silks and colors. His wardrobe’s palette is full of deep green and blue, the colors of his family’s crest, and purple to match his hair. Oftentime he’ll have a few gold accents on buttons or laces, too. His bows are more of the same, each intricately painted and decorated even more than his clothing.
Backstory:
Trev was born the first son of a noble family in Fleuris. His family owned the lands around the village of Eutrot, a harbor city on the south coastline. While not any sort of major prince, Trev was nonetheless gifted a position of power and luxury, and as firstborn was raised to be the next leader of his bloodline.
He was also raised to be a soldier. Trev’s father, also named Trev, was actually the second son on his line, and was thus given to military life instead while his older brother was treated to the same education that his son would later receive. Trev I was a lieutenant in the Fleurian army, and actually participated in several minor campaigns against Bawaba. When his older brother died, he was the next heir, and thus recalled from service so he could marry and continue on the family line, as was his duty as the new oldest son.
And so Trev II was raised as both an heir to fulfill his role and a soldier to appease his father. Trev II learned fencing, equestrianism, and the boy’s most natural talent: archery. He also learned financing, debate, multiple languages, etiquette, and statesmanship. Trev II was to be the perfect heir in the roles of both first and second son, which was especially important as he was the only child these duties could fall upon.
Trev was not alone in his childhood, however. The neighboring region of Enipal was home to another prince, almost the exact same age as Trev. Eguor III was slightly older, stronger, and more charismatic, but Trev II was smarter, faster, and more creative. The two boys learned and played together and were practically siblings. Both boys were told that they would make a great pair of lords, though they knew before their parents could even think to tell them.
Fleuris was a beautiful country at this time, and Trev took pride in it being his birthright. Trade was booming. Discoveries were being made. Trev II even had an arranged marriage in the process of being formalized. Yet still, his father always seemed to be more and more worried…
One of Trev I’s old military buddies took pity on his old comrade-in-arms and told him the plans of the revolution. While worried for his country, the pragmatic old man thought first and foremost about his family. He sent a messenger to the capital, and when the messenger did not return in time the entire royal house of Eutrot set aboard a ship for safe harbor with allies in Colyn.
It would turn out to be the right move. Fleuris quickly devolved into chaos. Trev I was updated about the situation fairly well, all things considered, and the family watched from afar as the nation and land they once owned drowned in a sea of blood. It was brutal. Those in charge of the revolution, led by a mere citizen, would stop at nothing to see their perverted justice achieved. So many lords and ladies met a swift and undignified ending.
Eguor III of Enipal was no exception.
The news of his best friend’s death hit Trev II especially hard. The young man grew bitter. While he was never a fan of the uprising, now he could do nothing but steep in his hatred of the revolutionaries. Trev decided to do all he could to help the royalist cause. But as a teenager exiled from his family’s seat of power, there was little he could do but read and learn. So he would. He would tear the faux-moral foundations out from the revolution, metaphorical brick by metaphorical brick.
However, the more Trev read and learned, the more he came to understand. The plight of the workers in the increasingly populated cities. The king’s action - or inaction. The young men being taught in universities the same things Trev himself was now learning. He knew he could do a better job. If he were king, knowing the country’s woes, he would have held it together. Some of the monarchy was corrupt. People did deserve the chance to have their voices heard.
It did not make the massacre okay. It did not change the blood on the “Citizen” Robert Capnet and his follower’s hands. It did not bring back Eugor.
Trev knew it would likely be folly, but with little else to do but research and learn, he would turn his attention away from single-handedly stopping a socioeconomic class war, and towards finding a way to bring his friend - his brother - back to life. While his studies and education thus far leaned on the practical, Trev slowly became obsessed with the mythical and supernatural out of a desperation to learn the secrets of life and death for himself.
This academic quest led him to Professor Lucas, whom Trev maintained communication with throughout his foray into archeology and mythical science. The kind man was a great aid in showing the young nobleman what to look into and where to search. The Professor was the one to inform Trev of Alexandre Richeau and his quest to discover a potentially omnipotent artifact from Azzam and Colyn’s ancient war.
Trev could not let such an artifact fall into the hands of those who had torn his nation apart. If anything, Trev himself needed the Fire Emblem to revive Eugor. He had the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to join a military exploration and archeological group. Trev II of Eutrot will join the expedition, stop the murderous revolutionaries in Fleuris from gaining any more power, and find a way to revive his dead friend.
Personality:
Trev is best described as fixated. When something appeals to him, it is all Trev can think or talk about. He will dive into each topic with his full resources, immersing himself fully until a new topic arises. While he does have several long-term fixations, he is seemingly able to put these aside for other ideas. However, certain fixations will always return after his latest obsession has passed, leaving him right back where he was before.
He most often explores his ideas via scholarship. He has an incredible capacity for learning and already knows multiple languages and mathematical fields. Logical reasoning is a strong suit and he thoroughly enjoys puzzles and intelligence-based games like chess. Somewhat relatedly, he has a lack in social skills and a hard time relating to people who can’t be completely logically explained.
He has something of a superiority complex. He is a noble, after all, in a country that fell due to a hatred of nobles. He feels the need to prove himself a capable leader and stronger moral core than his predecessors. He deeply resents peasants, though he does believe his duty is to protect and uplift them. Trev just believes he can protect them better than they can protect themselves. His opinion on any commoner will be biased negatively until they can prove themselves worthy of his respect.
War and the military are subjects he finds distasteful, even if his father taught him otherwise. Though he can wield a sword, he prefers the bow to keep away from direct conflict. Those who seek out such barbaric actions are those whom he finds most detestable of all, and he hopes that some form of karma exists for them.
Rarely, his thoughts will leave him. In these brief moments, Trev will reflect on himself. His obsessions are often illogical, and he hates it. He knows how futile his endeavors always are, and always will be. While in this state, he becomes incredibly depressed and will neglect his studies, duties, and basic health. The only way to get him back to normal is via another strike of random inspiration.
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**Primary class:** Archer → Sniper
**Secondary class:** Lord → Great Lord
**Offense type:** Physical
**Stats Investment:**
Stat HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
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Bases 1 0 0 4 1 3 1 1
Growths 20 35 20 30 25 30 35 35
**Support Bonuses**
Rank C B A S
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AS Hit Avo Hit Avo
GS Mag Str Res Def
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Bonus Optional fun stuff if you want to:
Favorite Food: Confit de canard
Favorite Drink: Merlot
Hobbies: Research, reading, fine dining
Crit lines:
“Have at thee!”
“Stay out of my way.”
“I know all of your vital points!”
“Meurs, porc.”
Level ups:
“I WILL see my mission to the end!” (6-7 stats up)
“Will this be enough?” (4-5 stats up)
“I'd still like to learn more.” (2-3 stats up)
“I’m failing you…” (0-1 stats up)
“I have achieved my natural perfection.” (0-1 stat up, most stats capped)
Retreat quote:
“I cannot let a mere wound remove me from my duties. I apologize.”
Death Quote:
“Eugor… I will see you again soon, I suppose…"
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Bonus Bonus stuff because I want to:
Songs:
Caravan Palace - Dramophone
Conro - Chardonnay (feat. Karra)
Dishonored 2 - Silver and Dust
Supporting Cast:
Trev I (Cavalier > Paladin) is an ex-Lord from Fleuris. He is a tough-as-nails military man who approaches every problem from a pragmatic, detached angle. While he loves his son Trev II very much, he needs to ensure that his lands and lineage are cared for by a worthy successor. He currently resides in Colyn under the protection of a sympathetic lord. As heir, Trev wants to make his father proud.
Eugor III (Lord > Great Lord) was a prince of Fleuris before his death. He was a hearty boy with a great love for sport, heroics, and friendship. He and Trev II were the best of friends in their youth and would likely have remained incredibly close had circumstances been different. He was executed by Fleurian revolutionaries. Trev still loves and misses him to this day, and longs for nothing more than his life’s companion to return.
Is gay?: He won’t admit it, but yes

The crazier the better
Team COAL:
Crimson Stellar (Inspired by Lucifer)
Ochre Clay (Inspired by Prometheus)
Aero Breeze (Inspired by Susanoo)
Lucina Zora (Inspired by Quetzalcoatl)
Team MDNT:
Merlot Lividity (Inspired by Vlad the impaleDracula)
Douglas Spark (Inspired by Frankenstein’s monster)
Lila Nacht (Inspired by Hecate)
Timber Dusk (Inspired by Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and werewolves)
Team STAR:
Saddle Pony (Inspired by Sagittarius/Chiron)
Taupe Taijitu (Inspired by Gemini/Castor and Pollux)
Alloy Bronze (Inspired by Libra/Themis)
Rory Rojo (Inspired by Taurus/Minotaur)
Team TDAL (Tidal):
Tall Sail (Inspired by Jason of the argonauts)
Dustin Mane (Inspired by Heracles)
Ariel Ade (Inspired by Atalanta)
Lior Acoustic (Inspired by Orpheus)
Team AMBS (Ambrosia):
Aether Flash (Inspired by Zeus)
Mona Aygun (Inspired by Artemis)
Blain Mars (Inspired by Ares)
Sol Aygun (Inspired by Apollo)
Team JOLY (Jolly):
Jasper Ski (Inspired by Santa Clause)
Opal North (Inspired by elves)
Lace Nougat (Inspired by Rudolph)
Yuki Frost (Inspired by Frosty the snowman)

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Nonprofit of the Week

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Red Apple Gala: Park City Education Foundation

September 30, from 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Red Apple Gala, hosted by Montage Deer Valley and presented by Zions Bank, is one of Park City’s beloved fall soirées. It’s a night of dining, dancing, cocktails, casinos, and auctions, all for a great cause. Your support aids students, educators, and schools in navigating a changing world, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and leadership. Join them for this Black Tie Optional event benefiting the Park City Education Foundation.
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Amuse Bouche Winery Dinner: Lodge at Blue Sky

Friday, October 6, from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Experience a 6-course tasting menu by Chef Jason Franey paired with Amuse Bouche wines. Join John Schwartz, co-founder of Amuse Bouche, at The Lodge at Blue Sky. Created in 2002 by Heidi Peterson Barrett and Schwartz, Amuse Bouche offers a Pomerol-inspired Merlot accessible to wine enthusiasts, blending limited edition art and superb wine.
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Park City Wine Festival: Canyons Village Management Association

October 5 – 7

Elevate your wine experience at the Park City Wine Festival. Delight in more than 100 wineries, breweries, distilleries, and local products. Indulge in tastings, seminars, outdoor adventures, and more. It’s the ultimate celebration of food and wine. While many of the wine dinners are sold out, there are still tasting tickets available. Get them while they last.
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Long Meadow Ranch Wine Dinner @ The Farm

Thursday, October 5 @ 7:00 PM

Indulge in a wine dinner with Long Meadow Ranch and Chef Patrick Bailey at The Farm. Long Meadow Ranch’s sustainable, organic farming yields elegant, terroir-driven wines. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres followed by a 5-course dinner paired with their special wines. Learn more at www.LongMeadowRanch.com. COST: $150
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DAOU Wine Dinner @ Kaneo

Friday, October 6 & 7

If you didn’t already know, there is a new Mediterranean-inspired restaurant on Main Street called, Kaneo (formerly The Brick). This event might be a good excuse to try it out. Join Neb Kukic, President of DAOU Vineyards, for a two-day Mediterranean-inspired dining experience. Savor a 5-course menu perfectly paired with award-winning DAOU wines, including the crown jewel: Soul of a Lion. Don’t miss this exquisite culinary adventure. COST: $219 PP
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Empanada Cooking Class @ Tina’s Bakery

Saturday, September 30, from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Learn the art of crafting empanadas while savoring Argentine wine and immersing yourself in the vibrant culture. They’ll guide you through empanada-making, explore various dough-folding techniques, and delve into South American cuisine.
Your ticket includes:

• Crafting and indulging in two empanadas.
• A glass of wine or your preferred beverage.
• Dessert.
• Coffee or tea. Additional empanadas, beverages, and desserts are available for purchase à la carte.

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Cooking Classes @ Park City Culinary Institute (located in SLC)

September 28 & 29, from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Nestled in downtown Salt Lake City, the Park City Culinary Institute stands as a boutique Culinary School with a reputation for small classes and premium ingredients, drawing students from across the nation.

• 9/28 Izakaya & Sake: Aspiring culinary enthusiasts can delve into Japanese izakayas, guided by skilled chefs who will help them create classic Japanese pub dishes and explore the joys of sake. The menu includes dishes like miso soup, okonomiyaki, and Japanese souffle pancakes.
• 9/29 Oktoberfest & Local Brews: For a taste of Bavarian culture and Oktoberfest festivities you can learn the art of handling and cooking German sausage, craft pretzels, and pair them with tangy mustard. Local breweries will serve pints to guests aged 21 and over, while non-alcoholic beverage options will also be on hand.

Park City Culinary Institute 1484 S State Street Salt Lake City, UT 84115
IZAKAYA & SAKE
OKTOBERFEST & LOCAL BEER
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Second Annual Harvest Full Moon Hike: Wasatch Mountain Institute

Friday, September 29, from 7:00 PM -9:00 PM

A park naturalist will lead this leisurely hike along the perimeter trail, offering insights into nighttime ecology and its connection to the moon and dark skies. This event is free with State Park entry, welcoming participants of all ages, including dogs on a leash. Don’t forget to bring water, snacks, warm clothing, and anything else for your outdoor comfort.
Rock Cliff Recreation Area Boat Ramp
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2023 Fall Trail Series: Park City Ski & Snowboard Team

Through October 14

Ready to hit the trails and back a local cause? The Park City Fall Trail Series supports youth ski programs and welcomes hikers and runners of all levels. Race lengths vary from 4-6 miles, and the kiddos have their own 1-mile event. Points stack up for series awards, and you get food and swag at each race.

• Sept 28: Ascend the tubing access trail, get high above the Olympic Ski Jumps, and descend via Iron Bill’s Trail.
• Oct 5: Climb up Iron Bill, cross Legacy Loop, and then go down lower Moose Puddle.
• Oct 14: The PCSS Ski Jump Challenge—race up UOP’s largest Olympic ski jump, with nets! Top adult times move on to the finals.

Lace up, Park City locals, these trails await your footprints!
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Midweek Trailblaze: Wild Women Tribe

Wednesdays from 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM

Seasonal Shifts /Saturday, September 30 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Two great events being offered by Wild Woman Tribe this week:
1) Shake off those hump day blues every Wednesday morning. Embark on a three-hour trail adventure in Park City, blending hiking with yoga, HIIT, and mindful breathing. Top off the morning with a laid-back ‘trailgate’—snacks and casual chats included. Slide into one of 16 spots. Your doggos are welcome as long as they are good boys and girls. COST: $40 – $55 (sliding scale)
Oct 4: Rachel Elberts, Stoke Coach Oct 11: Ashley Battersby (yoga) Oct 18: Molly Craig (yoga)
2) Experience the magic of the changing seasons with a day of outdoor exploration featuring a guided hike, invigorating yoga, a yummy brunch, and a creative sage smudge bundle workshop. Connect with nature and like-minded women, all against the backdrop of the beautiful Jordanelle Reservoir in Park City. Hurry, as there are only 16 spots available on a first-come, first-served basis. COST: $155 PP
MIDWEEK TRAILBLAZE
SEASONAL SHIFTS
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SkiUSA Reunion: Ski Utah

October 1 & 2, from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Gather your ski-loving friends for a heartfelt reunion celebrating the “golden era” when you championed American skiing worldwide. This special event lets you reconnect with friends, share globe-trotting stories, and honor your role in establishing international skiing as a vital part of mountain resorts.
This is a two day event first:

• Oct 1: A social gathering to see old friends, raise a glass and share stories of traveling the world. COST: Free
• Oct 2: After a day discovering the historic mining town turned world-class ski destination of Park City on your own, dine with fellow SkiUSA friends at the Park City Peaks Hotel. Bring photos and stories to share. Call Raelene Davis at 801-573-4012 to pre-pay with credit card. COST: $25 for dinner.

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Flow State Mountain Bike Retreat: Inspired Summit Adventures

September 29 – Oct 1

Join the Flow State: Slate Creek Mountain Bike Retreat for a unique 3-day, 2-night mountain biking experience in Utah’s Western Uintas. This retreat, led by professional mountain biker Eric Porter and Flow State specialist Brett Lechtenberg, equips you with the physical and mental tools to elevate your riding and life. Discover the joy of flow state, enhance your skills, and enjoy the comforts of Castle Peak Yurt in a remote mountain setting. Whether you aim to improve your technical abilities, plan epic trips, or boost confidence on local trails, this retreat is for you. COST: $1785 Max: 12 people
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Leaf Peeping Hike: PC MARC

Tuesday, October 3, from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Leaf Peeping hikes a classic 2.7 mile hike up to Bloods Lake. Enjoy the fall with a hike that will take you into the Aspens and up to beautiful views, showcasing the wildlife and natural beauty of the Bonaza Flat area. This is a moderately difficult hike (starts at 9223 ft) and has some steep switch backs. Dress accordingly. This hike is meant for people +50.
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Family Fun

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Scarecrow Festival

Saturday, September 30, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Visit McPolin Farm for a fun scarecrow-building experience. For $25, get a non-event ticket with straw stuffing, a support, and a display packet. Choose the event ticket at $45 for a group of four, and enjoy pumpkin painting, face painting, cookies, and cider. Please leave your furry friends at home.
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Halloween Costume Swap: Park City Library

September 29, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM / October 1, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Support sustainability in our community by donating your gently used kids’ and adult costumes and swapping them for free costumes this Halloween. Join the community in extending the lifespan of household items and discover ways to be more sustainable at the Library’s Sustainability Center. P.S. We have the best library…and I don’t get paid to say that.
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Soldier Hollow Sports Programs

Join Team Soldier Hollow for a variety of ski programs suitable for all ages and skill levels. Explore the options below and register for:

1. Cross Country (XC) Ski Programs
2. Cross Country (XC) & Biathlon Combined Programs
3. Biathlon Programs

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Community Day @ Woodward Park City

Saturday, September 30 from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Get special ticket prices of $20 for All-Access Tickets and $10 for Just Wheels Tickets. Experience their bike park trails, connect with local vendors and non-profits, and enjoy activities hosted by their progression department. Live music, games, food, and beer will also be available. Fun for the whole family!
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Creating a Succulent Trough Workshop: Park City Gardens

Wednesday, October 4 @ 5:00 PM

Learn how to use succulents to grace your fall tabletops as we transition indoors for the season. Select from a diverse range of succulent plants to create a stunning green centerpiece for your home. The event includes all materials, expert guidance and light refreshments. Hurry, as spots are limited and fill up fast! COST: $95
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Full Moon Lift Rides

Thursday, September 28- 30, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Embrace the mountains under a starlit sky with our Full Moon Lift Ride experience. Whether you’re looking for a romantic evening for two or a fun family outing, this adventure is perfect. Each lift ride lasts 30 to 45 minutes and operates on Outlaw Express. Don’t forget to dress warmly, as temperatures can drop after sunset. Full moon lift rides are included with season passes.
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Harmonic Healing with Dylan Lewman: Mountain Town Music & Wild Women Tribe

Friday, September 29 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Experience harmonic healing led by Dylan Lewman, founder of Healing Wands, an expert in sound and vibration healing. He offers spiritual training and is certified in Reiki, breathwork, meditation, and Vedic astrology.
Dylan and Sofia Mileti, director of wellness at Mountain Town Music, will guide you through a transformative audio experience featuring crystal singing bowls tuned to the healing 432 Hz frequency. These bowls induce cellular-level healing and shift your brainwaves into the theta state, leaving you deeply relaxed. Additional instruments like chimes and rainmakers create dynamic layers of frequencies. Don’t forget to bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and comfortable clothing. Arrive 10 minutes early to settle in for this harmonious journey.
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Silicon Slopes Summit

September 27 -28

The 8th Annual Silicon Slopes Summit promises a unique experience. It brings together global tech and business leaders for two impactful days filled with prominent speakers, networking, and entertainment. Geared towards entrepreneurs and business leaders across industries, the event offers unparalleled networking, world-class keynotes, and actionable insights to elevate your company to new heights. With speakers like Tony Robbins, Gary Vaynerchuk, Jim Kwik and Reed Hastings, this looks like a pretty cool event!
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Digital Fest: Photography Event: Presented by Pictureline

September 29 – 30 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Join the Utah photo community for an immersive two-day experience at Digitalfest 2023, designed to elevate your photography skills. With four headliner speakers—Nate Luebbe, Rory Kramer, Dixie Dixon, and Ben Staley—plus multiple classes and hands-on workshops, you’ll gain insights from industry leaders. Explore the latest releases and exclusive offers from top brands like Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Leica, Panasonic, and more. Don’t miss the chance to network during Friday’s dinner or Saturday’s lunch with fellow photography enthusiasts.
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Banned Book Week: Park City Library / October 1 – 7

October 5: Are Your There God, It’s Me Margaret: Book Discussion 5:00 PM / Film 6:00 PM

In 2022, the American Library Association documented a record-breaking 1,269 attempts to censor library books and resources, nearly doubling the 729 challenges reported in 2021. A total of 2,571 unique titles were targeted for censorship. Banned Books Week, running from October 1st to October 7th, was established in 1982 to combat a surge in book challenges.
As part of this event, they’re hosting a discussion and film screening of Judy Blume’s “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret.” Explore the library’s banned book displays at the library during this week to learn more about challenged or banned books.
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Book Discussion: Erosion: Essays of Undoing @ Kimball Art Center

Thursday, September 28 @ 6:00 PM

Terry Tempest Williams’s collection of essays, “Erosion,” serves as a powerful response to the ongoing threats to America’s public lands and the erosion of democratic values. Nan Seymour, founder of River Writing and an advocate for the Great Salt Lake, will lead a discussion on select essays from the book, exploring themes like nature’s resilience, love, fear, and dwelling in a changing world. Williams reminds us that beauty and determination are potent forces, capable of shaping our response to the challenges we face.
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Frida Festival @ The Gateway

Saturday, September 30 from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Dive into the Frida Market with over 20 vendors, savor delicious food from Flanker, groove to live music, witness folkloric dances, participate in look-alike contests, explore art, enjoy face painting, and let the kids have a blast at the Kid’s Corner. Keep the fun going at the Flanker Frida Fiesta after-party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club (21+ only).
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On Writing Three International Bestsellers: An Author Talk with Amor Towles ON ZOOM

Wednesday, September 27 @ 6:00 PM

Tune in for an online conversation with acclaimed author Amor Towles, renowned for his bestsellers like “Rules of Civility,” which garnered Wall Street Journal acclaim, and “A Gentleman in Moscow,” a New York Times chart-topper for two years. Explore Towles’s extraordinary literary journey, including “The Lincoln Highway,” a 2021 sensation. Don’t miss the chance to delve into the world of this captivating storyteller, with books translated into numerous languages and adaptations for film and TV.
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Theater Camp @ Park City Film

September 29 – October 1 @ 7:00 PM

Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Molly Gordon star in the new original comedy “Theater Camp” as Amos and RebeccaDiane – lifelong best friends and drama instructors at a rundown camp in upstate New York. When clueless tech-bro Troy arrives to run the property (into the ground), Amos, Rebecca-Diane and production manager Glenn band together with the staff and students to stage a masterpiece, and keep their beloved summer camp afloat.
“Theater Camp is a feel-good delight, and a sign of impressive directorial talent from Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman.” – Empire Magazine
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Propagation for Restoration: Seed Collection Event

Saturday, September 30 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join the Open Space Team for a sustainable seed collection experience along Discovery Loop Trail. Learn to identify and gather native plant seeds, supporting the growth of more plants in the Trailside Greenhouse. These greenhouse-grown plants will aid future restoration projects, in which you can participate. Basin Recreation supplies all necessary materials, with water refills and snacks available. Please note, only collect seeds on guided hikes within Basin Recreation property, respecting landowners’ permissions. Your assistance in gathering wild native seeds is invaluable on this 1-2 mile guided Discovery hike.
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Hey, all,
Last time I did this I did NOT get scammed! Was able to secure a copy of Hiding Places and subsidize it with a sale or two, so I feel confident in doing this again - the goal is to have the craziest collection of records to sign out of anyone at Neumos in October, and also to spin some dearly loved grails.
Looking for BIG LOVE versions of Armand Hammer's Haram and billy woods' Aethiopes, shipped to Seattle, WA. In terms of preferences, I would rather have the heavier black pressing of Haram, but absolutely open to taking the red/black splatter off your hands. Would also be game to consider the standard Backwoodz pressing of Aethiopes.
No preference over sealed/unsealed/played. I am not looking for any of the ALC Records pressings or the deluxe 2xLP version of Haram.
Would prefer to buy off of this community instead of flippers on Discogs, but I also get the hustle. Price points I'm looking to hit (but willing to negotiate) are $250/$90 for Aethiopes (BL versus standard) and $130/$160 for the BIG LOVE Haram (black versus splatter). Again, would prefer to trade for a few things and cash on top to match. Got some stuff in my Discogs that might be of interest, but for folks just looking here (bold is new from last time):
billy woods/ELUCID/Armand Hammer: Dour Candy, merlot ROME signed by woods and ELUCID, purple VMP Furtive Movements, signed Haram cassette, signed Aethiopes CD, signed They Who Control The Weather cassette, signed HWAM 10th Anniversary CD
Alchemist: Fetti Instruementals (Purple cover, Yellow Lolipop vinyl), black Boldface EP, black Food Villain, red OBI Food Villain, black Carry the Fire, purple This Thing of Ours with alt cover and OBI, baby blue Elephant Man's Bones with OBI, black ALC Covert Coup repress, Lamb Over Rice CD, purple RBF 6 cassette, Bo Jackson cassette, Super Tecmo Bo cassette, ALC Covert Coup cassette with alt cover
Craft Singles: Benny - Plug House, ScHoolboy Q - WYGDTNS, Earl Sweatshirt - Wind in my Sails/45
Adjacent:
AKAI SOLO - Mad Space cassette from GENG PTP, True Sky cassette from GENG PTP
Navy Blue - signed Song of Sage CD, signed Ways of Knowing CD
VMP - 3 Feet High and Rising, Buhloone Mind State, Ready to Die, Demon Dayz, Devotion, How I Got Over, Lord Willin, Soul Food, TA13OO, A Curious Tale of Trials + Persons, CHVRCHES Project Unfollow 10", Little Simz Project Unfollow 10", The Score, Songs for the Deaf, Underground Kings 3xLP
Slauson Malone - A Quiet Farwell... 2xLP
Rome Streetz - cleablack starburst Kiss the Ring
JPEGMAFIA - All My Heroes are Cornballs
Boldy James - black Manger on McNichols, black TPOTIC, black TPOTIC Deluxe, cleasilver starburst Fair Exchange, No Robbery, standard Fair Exchange, No Robbery CD
Freddie Gibbs - signed You Only Live 2wice, signed Alfredo
MF DOOM - pink/green VMP MM FOOD, Special Herbs (yes, all 5 LPS with the spice packet covers), silver Fat Beats Vaudeville Villian
Westside Gunn - FLYGOD Is Good... All the Time with Mr. Green
Other stuff:
Tyler, the Creator - clear pink WOLF 2xLP with CD, RSD red 2xLP Cherry Bomb, RSD pink 2xLP Cherry Bomb Instrumentals, yellow 2xLP Flower Boy, mint 1xLP IGOR special edition
Frank Ocean - black 2xLP Channel Orange bootleg, milky 2xLP Endless bootleg
Mndsgn. - signed BED, signed Bretharian
Hotline Miami 2xLP OST from Laced Records, red and yellow 2LP

EDIT: Found a copy! Closing this post up for now, but still looking for BIG LOVE copies of Haram and Aethiopes; if anything here jumps out to you, give me a shout and we can work something out.
Hey, all,
Last time I did this I almost got scammed, so let's roll again. Looking for a copy of billy woods and Kenny Segal's Hiding Places before August 31st, shipped to Seattle, WA. Preferably the illustrated 2xLP with the instrumentals, but open to anything - I'm aware there's a house cover repress on the way.
Wanted to see if anyone had a copy for sale on here for around $250, but would prefer to trade for a few things and cash on top to match. Got some stuff in my Discogs that might be of interest, but for folks just looking here:
billy woods/ELUCID/Armand Hammer: Dour Candy, orange vinyl of Maps, coke bottle I Told Bessie, merlot ROME signed by woods and ELUCID, purple VMP Furtive Movements
Alchemist: Fetti Instruementals (Purple cover, Yellow Lolipop vinyl), black Boldface EP, black Food Villain, red OBI Food Villain, black Carry the Fire, purple This Thing of Ours with alt cover and OBI
Craft Singles: Benny - Plug House, ScHoolboy Q - WYGDTNS, Earl Sweatshirt - Wind in my Sails/45
Adjacent:
VMP - 3 Feet High and Rising, Buhloone Mind State, Ready to Die, Demon Dayz, Devotion, How I Got Over, Lord Willin, Soul Food, TA13OO, A Curious Tale of Trials + Persons, CHVRCHES Project Unfollow 10", Little Simz Project Unfollow 10", The Score, Songs for the Deaf
Slauson Malone - A Quiet Farwell... 2xLP
Rome Streetz - cleablack starburst Kiss the Ring
JPEGMAFIA - tour edition Black Ben Carson 2xLP, All My Heroes are Cornballs
Boldy James - black Manger on McNichols, black TPOTIC, black TPOTIC Deluxe, cleasilver starburst Fair Exchange, No Robbery
Freddie Gibbs - signed You Only Live 2wice, signed Alfredo
MF DOOM - pink/green VMP MM FOOD, Special Herbs (yes, all 5 LPS with the spice packet covers), silver Fat Beats Vaudeville Villian
Westside Gunn - FLYGOD Is Good... All the Time with Mr. Green
Other stuff:
Tyler, the Creator - clear pink WOLF 2xLP with CD, RSD red 2xLP Cherry Bomb, RSD pink 2xLP Cherry Bomb Instrumentals, yellow 2xLP Flower Boy, mint 1xLP IGOR special edition
Frank Ocean - black 2xLP Channel Orange bootleg, milky 2xLP Endless bootleg
Mndsgn. - signed BED, signed Bretharian
Hotline Miami 2xLP OST from Laced Records, red and yellow 2LP

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852/6
98-100 Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux
Beautiful quality here, all about measured delivery of the character of the vintage, with a slab of limestone minerality that sits squarely in the mid palate, emphasising the juicy pomegranate, orange rind, blackberry and raspberry fruits that slowly inch around, Will take its time to fully reveal, this is a really slow build and a vintage that needs time from this kind of terroir, but it's got all it need to go the distance. 35hl/h yield. 26ha, harvest September 8 to 20, Edouard Moueix owner and director. Potential 100.
Drinking Window: 2032 - 2050 Reviewer Name: Jane Anson Review Date: 11th May 2023 97-99 The Wine Independent
Composed of 98% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, the 2022 Belair-Monange has a deep garnet-purple color. It needs considerable swirling to unlock scents of blackberry preserves, mulberries, and plum pudding, followed by suggestions of chocolate box, cinnamon toast, Indian spices, and candied violets with a hint of tilled soil. Full-bodied, rich, concentrated, and truly impactful, the palate is beautifully layered and so, so plush, finishing very long and opulent. Pure decadence.
Drinking Window: 2030 - 2063 Reviewer Name: Lisa Perrotti-Brown Review Date: 15th May 2023 97-98 James Suckling
Loads of mocha, red fruits and hazenut. Nuts too. Wild strawberries and violets. Full-bodied and juicy with dusty and fine tannins that spread across the palate. Lovely soft texture. Elegant and long at the end. Rich and juicy at the end. 98% merlot and 2% cabernet franc.
Review Date: 19th April 2023 96-98 Vinous - Neal Martin
The 2022 Bél-Air Monange was picked from 8 to 20 September. It offers copious red fruit on the nose laced with graphite and sous-bois scents, gaining complexity in the glass. I love the detail and delineation of this wine. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-sculpted tannins that frame the layered mineral-rich fruit. Supremely focused with a surfeit of tension on the finish, there's an abiding sense of harmony and completeness to this Saint-Émilion that feels draped in limestone. A wine befitting their eye-catching new château building.
Drinking Window: 2032 - 2070 Reviewer Name: Neal Martin Review Date: 17th May 2023 95-97+ Jeb Dunnuck
Another beautiful vintage for this cuvée, the 2022 Château Belair-Monange is 98% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc coming from a mix of terroirs on the upper plateau and hillside vineyard just outside of Saint-Emilion. This dense plum-hued effort offers up an incredible bouquet of black raspberries, chalky minerality, spring flowers, and graphite. Rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, it has an incredibly sense of minerality, a great mid-palate, and enough structure to warrant a solid 7-8 years of bottle age.
Review Date: 5th November 2023 95-97 Vinous - Antonio Galloni
The 2022 Bélair-Monange is all class. Silky and sensual, Bélair-Monange is utterly captivating from the first taste. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, cinnamon, rose petal and lavender add gorgeous aromatic lift to play off a core of bright red-toned fruit. All the elements are beautifully balanced throughout.
Drinking Window: 2030 - 2052 Reviewer Name: Antonio Galloni Review Date: 5th October 2023 94-95 Wine Advocate
Aromas of blackberries, cherry preserve, black tea and licorice introduce the 2022 Belair Monange, a full-bodied, deep and powerful wine with a layered, somewhat liqueured core of fruit, powdery tannins and a long, expansive and slightly heady finish. Perhaps because the vines are younger, this is the cuvée in the Mouiex portfolio that shows the ripeness of the vintage the most this year.
Reviewer Name: William Kelley Review Date: 28th April 2022 17.5 Jancis Robinson
Slightly timid on the nose but deep, fresh and complex. Lovely texture, the tannins ripe and rounded. Plenty of energy and drive, the finish long and persistent with a chalky-terroir note. Looks to have the reserve for ageing. (JL)
Drinking Window: 2030 - 2048 Reviewer Name: James Lawther MW Review Date: 5th May 2023

700/6
98-99 James Suckling
Wow. This is an incredibly structured Hosanna with tannin tension and density, yet resilience and verve. Full and dense while being weightless and bright at the end. Thought-provoking contrasts. Old vine magic. One for the cellar. 74% merlot and 26% cabernet franc.
Review Date: 19th April 2023 95-97 The Wine Independent
The 2022 Hosanna is a blend of 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc, sporting a deep garnet-purple color. After a swirl or two the most gorgeous perfume of red roses, juicy black cherries, and black raspberries erupts from the glass, followed by wafts of crushed rocks, cast iron pan, and unsmoked cigars. The full-bodied palate is very tightly wound with loads of bright red and black fruit layers, framed by ripe, fine-grained tannins and beautiful freshness, finishing long and perfumed. Beautiful.
Drinking Window: 2029 - 2060 Reviewer Name: Lisa Perrotti-Brown Review Date: 15th May 2023 94-96 Jeb Dunnuck
The 2022 Château Hosanna comes from iron-rich, blue clay soils and is 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc that was harvest between the 5th and 19th of September. It has a perfumed, lifted, floral bouquet of blue fruits, candied violets, orange blossom, and spice. This carries to a full-bodied, rich, concentrated, firm Hosanna with plenty of tannins, good mid-palate depth, and outstanding length. I don't see this matching the truly great vintages from this château, but it's clearly an impressive Pomerol.
Review Date: 5th November 2023 94-96 Vinous - Antonio Galloni
The 2022 Hosanna is a heady, bombastic wine, as if often is, especially in warmer years. Black fruit, bittersweet chocolate, leather, spice, menthol and tobacco all race out of the glass. There's a good bit of tannin, which makes me think patience will be critical here.
Drinking Window: 2030 - 2052 Reviewer Name: Antonio Galloni Review Date: 5th October 2023 95 Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux
Black chocolate and espresso on first hit, this is measured, enjoyable, slowly and carefully builds in drama through the palate, highly charged but with balance and a kick of slate. The body of the wine centres around cassis, bilberry, rosemary, turmeric, an edge of exoticism with a welcome shot of freshness. A muscular wine, fully capable to supporting the intensity of the vintage. Harvest September 5 to 19, 4.5ha.
Drinking Window: 2030 - 2044 Reviewer Name: Jane Anson Review Date: 11th May 2023 93-95 Vinous - Neal Martin
The 2022 Hosanna was picked from 5-19 September. This is backward, almost surly on the nose. Blackberry, wild mint and light blood orange aromas reluctantly manifest on the nose; iodine touches emerge later. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins that frame the black fruit laced with tobacco and thyme. There is something almost stentorian about this Hosanna, and as such, it will demand a decade in bottle. A serious Pomerol that is a bit saturnine at the moment. I am prudent with my score because I would like a little more finesse.
Drinking Window: 2029 - 2050 Reviewer Name: Neal Martin Review Date: 17th May 2023 93-95 Wine Advocate
Offering up aromas of blackberries, minty blackcurrants, licorice and spices, the 2022 Hosanna is full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a broad, velvety attack that segues into a layered, fleshy mid-palate of ripe but lively fruit that's framed by polished tannins. This is always one of the more extravagant wines in the Mouiex portfolio, but in 2022 its exuberance remains in check.
Reviewer Name: William Kelley Review Date: 28th April 2022