Summer Sipping Starts Here! 🌞

Hello Peter,

Summer has officially arrived, and there’s no better time to discover your next favorite wine or beer! Whether you’re headed to the beach, relaxing at the lake, escaping to the mountains, or firing up the grill for a neighborhood BBQ, we’ve got the perfect bottles and brews for every summer occasion.

Join us this weekend for our tastings and sample a lineup of refreshing wines and craft beers that are made for warm weather, good company, and outdoor adventures. Stop by, taste something new, and stock up for all your summer gatherings!

Friday Evening Wine & Beer Tasting

Raventos i Blanc Blanc de Blancs 2023 (92 pts, Robert Parker) – “Textbook nose of Mediterranean sparkling with notes of aromatic herbs, dry hay and straw, reflecting the third year of extremely dry conditions in the zone that delivered a small crop that was harvested earlier than ever and resulted in more concentrated wines. It’s 50% Xarel.lo, 35% Macabeu, 10% Parellada and 5% Malvasía de Sitges that didn’t go through malolactic and refermented and matured in bottle with lees for 18 months. Vibrant palate with abundant small bubbles and a spark of freshness and is balanced, clean and easy to drink. 200,000 bottles produced. All the bottles have the disgorgement date as a lot number.” BUY NOW

Cantina La Vis 2024 Chardonnay – As a young but complex wine, it possesses a distinctive elegance and freshness. Pleasing bouquet and fruity notes of golden apple and pineapple. The flavor is full and well-balanced. BUY NOW

Markus Huber Hugo Sparkling Rosé – Light salmon color with fine bubbles and aromas of fresh cherries, forest berries, and citrus. Dry yet creamy on the palate, with elegant acidity, mineral notes, and a harmonious finish. BUY NOW

Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico 2021 (93 pts, Wine Spectator) – “Cherry, blackberry and violet aromas and flavors announce this rich, supple and bright red. The underlying structure is firm and well-integrated, lending finesse and focus overall, with fine length.” BUY NOW

Marques de Riscal Arienzo Crianza 2022 – A fresh, fruit-driven attack mingles with coconut and vanilla aromas; soft and supple with a long, spicy finish. Pair with grilled meats and fish, also with aged cheeses. BUY NOW

RaR Brewing Pulp American Pale Ale – Juicy citrus and tropical fruit flavors of orange, grapefruit, pineapple, and lemon zest. Smooth, hazy, and refreshing with a balanced hop finish. ABV = 6.2% BUY NOW

Commonwealth Brewing Co. Wapatoolie Tropical IPA – This tropical blonde wheat IPA delivers a sweet pineapple and mango nose, with additional island flavors courtesy of a carefully selected house yeast strain. ABV: 7.3% BUY NOW

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Saturday Afternoon Wine Tasting w/ Frank

Glazebrook Sauvignon Blanc 2024 – Bright lemon, grapefruit, green apple, peach, passionfruit, and fresh herb aromas. Crisp, zesty palate with citrus, tropical fruit, and herbal notes; refreshing and mouth-watering finish. BUY NOW

Torbreck Cuvee Juveniles Blanc 2024 – Aromas of guava, green mango, pear, and nectarine with hints of lemongrass, ginger, and white flowers. Medium-bodied and vibrant, featuring bright acidity, tropical fruit flavors, and a refreshing mineral, saline finish. BUY NOW

Te Mata Alma Pinot Noir 2021 (93 pts, James Suckling) – “A fragrant nose of oolong tea, baked strawberries, violet and porcini. Medium- to full-bodied with silky, fine tannins. Seamless and steady with a concentrated fruit core that grounds the palate and a savory character that adds intrigue and complexity. A hint of fig and lavender. Earthy and mineral finish.” CALL TO PRE-ORDER.

Torbreck Cuvee Juveniles 2022 (94 pts, Robert Parker) – “A blend of grenache and mataro, with some counoise and cinsault, aged in old oak barrels. It bristles with strawberry-red and black currant flavors, their sweet generosity contrasting the tarry savor of the tannins. The wine is bold, with a gracious spice that one taster described as marzipan curry.” BUY NOW

Luigi Bosca Malbec 2024 – Intense aromas of red fruits with floral and spice notes. Smooth and expressive on the palate with ripe fruit, soft tannins, subtle oak influence, and a long, clean finish. BUY NOW

Alta Vista Atemporal Red Blend (92 pts, James Suckling) – “Plums, blackberries, currants and fresh herbs on the nose. Full-bodied with dusty tannins. Layered and round on the palate. Softly structured, but with a juicy feel and a flavorful finish with some length. Blend of 62% malbec, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 8% petit verdot. Drink or hold.” BUY NOW

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1 Corinthians 15:55-58 – Understanding Sin’s Sting and God’s…

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1 Corinthians 15:55-58

(55) O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? (56) The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. (57) But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (58) Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 
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Is it still possible for us to sin and experience sin’s sting? As long as the laws that define sin exist, the possibility of death remains because it is possible for us to break those laws. This is why verse 58 urges us so strongly to be steadfast and immovable in the work of the Lord. His work in us as individuals is to refine our character so that we never sin. We are in training to be in God’s image, and Goddoes not sin.

The term “sting” illustrates what is painful about sin. The most painful element involved in sin is death, and with death, all hope is lost. Sin kills. Do we believe that? Sin is the cause of death. The function of the laws of God is to provide knowledge of sin. God’s laws give us knowledge of what to do and what not to do. Sin is still to be feared!

We must be careful, though, because our carnal nature is so deceitful that by giving us knowledge of what not to do, sin can actually play a role in arousing us to desire a taste of it, to experience its excitement. And so we can give in to sin. We must fight this desire with all our being. After God commanded her not to eat of the tree in the midst of the Garden of Eden, Eve failed to fight the intriguing desire, and she ended up sinning! God’s laws have never been against us; He designed them for our good. They continue to give us guidance about what is right.

Our sins imposed the death penalty on us—and ultimately on our Savior—in the first place and still do if we continue sinning after He pays the debt. God’s laws have not changed, and the penalty for breaking them remains the same despite Jesus’ merciful payment on our behalf. Irrespective of the New Covenant, the laws continue to define sin. If we continue sinning, His death for our benefit is absolutely wasted. Specifically, at our baptism, His death pays only for sins committed in the past.

Christ’s death is the means, the way, that opens the door for completing the perfection of our character into His image in preparation for the Kingdom of God. The Holy Spirit God gives us through the laying on of hands is the means of keeping His laws far more perfectly than before our calling. Sins committed after accepting His shed blood can put one on the road to the Lake of Fire because His death did not remove our obligation to obey the law. We must repent of sins committed following baptism so they do not produce more severe consequences.

God’s laws still exist and are still in force, guiding us in living God’s way.

— John W. Ritenbaugh

To learn more, see:
Why Hebrews Was Written (Part One)

Topics:

Commitment to Repent

Consequences

Consequences of sin

Death as Wages of Sin

Function of the Law

God’s Laws Still in Force

Living by God’s Laws

Repentance

Repentance, Motivation For

Wages of Sin as Death

Wages of Sin is Death

Wages of Unrighteousness

Why Hebrews Was Written

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SoftBank Calls AI 50x Bigger Than Dot-Com — Here’s…

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Hello, Reader.

“I think this is like more than 10x, probably 50x bigger than dot-com,” SoftBank Corp. (SFTBY) CEO Masayoshi Son told CNBC on Monday.

The “this,” of course, is the AI revolution.

And while this 50-to-1 impact remains to be seen, Son’s argument is supported by one simple reality: AI adoption is happening at an extraordinary pace.

A December 2025 study from researchers at the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA), for instance, found that generative AI is now the fastest-adopted technology in U.S. history.

Workplace AI adoption reached 40% of U.S. workers within roughly two years of ChatGPT’s launch.

Comparatively, U.S. internet usage rose from roughly 14% of adults in 1995 to about 41% by 2000. A five-year growth story, not two.

AI appears to be achieving in a few years what took the internet much longer to accomplish. And some of the world’s largest investors are putting billions of dollars on that belief that this is only the beginning.

SoftBank itself is backing the conviction with enormous capital commitments in AI infrastructure.

To understand why Son is so confident in AI’s future, it’s worth taking a closer look at where SoftBank is actually putting its money – and what those investments reveal about the real winners of the AI boom.

After all, if AI delivers even a fraction of the impact Son predicts, the greatest opportunities will not be in the technology itself, but the infrastructure required to power it.

Let’s jump in…

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Why Japan’s Most Valuable Company Is Going All-In on France

SoftBank announced on Sunday that it will invest 45 billion euros ($53 billion) over the next five years to build AI infrastructure… in France!

Oh là là! This new investment – SoftBank’s largest-ever in Europe – is part of a 75-billion-euro ($87 billion) program to produce 5 gigawatts (GW) of AI data center capacity in France, with plans to build 3.1-GW AI data centers in Dunkirk, Bosquel, and Bouchain by 2031.

During a press briefing on Monday about the 75-billion-euro investment, Son indicated that the all-in investment might hit a whopping  $750 billion when all systems are taken into account.

These are serious commitments for SoftBank, especially when added to the list of the company’s other investments:

• Along with Oracle, it has invested $500 billion in the Stargate project,
• Made a $40 billion commitment to OpenAI,
• And is building a 10-GW data center and additional power plants in Ohio.

Son mentioned that the company will mainly use project financing instead of its own funds for the investment, citing the data center project in Ohio that will soon finalize long-term agreements with customers.

He even suggests help from hyperscalers, saying, “Our own money that we need is very, very condensed, so I’m confident that we’re going to get big purchase orders from our customers that we already have relationships [with], so we can extend that momentum into France.”

The bottom line is that investments in AI development are growing in significance and scale.

And Softbank isn’t the only major company spending major coin.

Last year alone, Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN), Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), Meta Platforms Inc. (META), and Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) collectively poured nearly $300 billion into capital expenditures (CapEx), mainly focused on AI and data center demand. That figure will more than double this year to an eye-watering $635 billion.

Given the size of these investments, the speed at which they’re happening, and AI’s remarkable progress, the value the AI boom has created is surpassing that seen during the dot-com era.

That means profit potential is higher, and anything involved in building the AI infrastructure will be in even greater demand.

The companies supplying the “picks and shovels” of the AI economy will continue to see subsequent growth: utilities, power equipment manufacturers, construction firms, data-center operators, semiconductor companies, and networking providers.

Luckily, there is no shortage of these beneficiaries to choose from. But selectivity is still incredibly important. Here’s why…

The Real Winners of the AI Gold Rush

Rising AI demand does not lift all infrastructure boats equally.

Take it from another CEO, Nvidia Corp.’s (NVDA) Jensen Huang.

Just yesterday, he and Marvell Technology Inc. (MRVL) CEO Matthew Murphy discussed the importance of optical links and the growing role of AI infrastructure. Huang emphasized that while copper remains essential to powering AI systems, the industry is beginning to run into the physical limits of traditional electrical wiring.

As a result, the industry is transitioning toward optical systems to keep up.

This conversation sent Marvell’s stock up 24% and leading fiber-optic company Corning Inc. (GLW) up nearly 13% – highlighting how quickly money is moving into this shift in AI infrastructure.

I’ve been trying to equip my readers for moments exactly like this, which is why I recommended buying Corning shares well before the recent fanfare arrived. That recommendation has gained nearly 400%, and is still advancing because of the long-term demand trends Huang mentioned on Monday.

But Corning is not the only AI beneficiary that is gaining momentum. I’ve put together my “Sell This, Buy That” presentation to share the specific AI plays I believe will make investors maximum profits during the next phase of the AI boom.

During the video, I explain the serious potential of lesser-known – and sometimes highly misunderstood – picks-and-shovels plays… which sectors of the market I believe will see huge surges due to AI… and give away seven trades completely for free.

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Regards,

Eric Fry
Editor, Smart Money

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