The daytime temperatures in Napa Valley this October were mild, However the nights are cool. This feel-good vibe was even more evident last weekend with the arrival of German luxury luggage specialist Rimowa, who opened a store at The Estate in Yountville to preview their latest aluminum-clad accessory: the Twelve-Bottle Box.
This piece – according to the label, can “accommodate any standard profile – from Bordeaux to Burgundy, plus wider Champagne Bottle” – also features Rimowa’s signature anodized fluted metal, leather handle and smooth corners, giving it a retro aviator look. Generous cushioning protects the boat, and there’s even a TSA-approved lock for added security. But the pedigree in twelve bottles is particularly impressive: if not for LeBron James, this Design simply cannot exist. In addition to his GOAT basketball player status, James is a major wine connoisseur, the whole idea was a few months ago when he flipped through the brand’s archives , he started paying for the Rimowa wine cooler. After he saw an old model that could hold both a wine bottle and a goblet that sparked the discussion, James asked about the possibility of a new multi-bottle carrier and tracked the progress of the case as Rimowa’s engineers worked on it. develop. After all, James is known for his impeccable style and attention to detail: Thom Browne shorts, fuchsia Ambush Nike Air Force One’s, Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet all included inside. So the informal collaboration between James and Rimowa, stylish and uncompromising, feels like a smart move on both ends; the twelve-bottle set looks good and works.
