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What I’m up to. (Updated: July 2025)

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Who I am and what I do.

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Books I’ve been reading.

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Notes on wines, rare wines and tastings.

Valentine Watkins

Val is a content designer interested in tech, wine and internet economics.

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  • 🧔🏻 About
  • 📚 Reading
  • ✏️ Blog
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  • ✉️ Newsletter