How it Started

Like most good stories, this one starts on eBay. After a lifetime and career in Georgia, I was missing the big open skies of the West, where I had grown up. I stumbled upon a farm in San Rafael, Argentina. It was idyllic: abundant water, vast vistas, ancient olive trees. Upon arrival, the farm had already been sold...

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The Real Reason Red Wine Triggers Headaches

The Real Reason Red Wine Triggers Headaches

Barry Morgan

Ever get a pounding head after just one glass of red? New research fingers quercetin as a trigger. Discover why bold reds hit harder and how smart hydration, pacing, and...

The Real Reason Red Wine Triggers Headaches

Barry Morgan

Ever get a pounding head after just one glass of red? New research fingers quercetin as a trigger. Discover why bold reds hit harder and how smart hydration, pacing, and...

Malbec-Cabernet Franc Blend - Why it's gaining popularity.

Malbec-Cabernet Franc Blend - Why it's gaining ...

Barry Morgan

You know that feeling when you stumble upon a wine that’s just obscure enough to make you feel like an insider, but so delicious it instantly becomes your new go-to? Enter...

Malbec-Cabernet Franc Blend - Why it's gaining ...

Barry Morgan

You know that feeling when you stumble upon a wine that’s just obscure enough to make you feel like an insider, but so delicious it instantly becomes your new go-to? Enter...

Char-grilled steaks with rosemary, salt & pepper, tomatoes and garlic—perfect with a bold Malbec or jammy Zinfandel.

Malbec vs Zinfandel: Key Differences & Best Pai...

Barry Morgan

Quick Takeaways Malbec = sleek muscle | plum, cocoa, violet → loves charred steak & mushroom dishes. Zinfandel = BBQ’s best friend | raspberry, pepper, vanilla → shines with ribs...

Malbec vs Zinfandel: Key Differences & Best Pai...

Barry Morgan

Quick Takeaways Malbec = sleek muscle | plum, cocoa, violet → loves charred steak & mushroom dishes. Zinfandel = BBQ’s best friend | raspberry, pepper, vanilla → shines with ribs...

The Tarantula Hawk

The Tarantula Hawk

Barry Morgan

"What is it?” you might ask. Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like—a creature as fierce as its name, a wasp built for hunting tarantulas. At first glance, it seems...

The Tarantula Hawk

Barry Morgan

"What is it?” you might ask. Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like—a creature as fierce as its name, a wasp built for hunting tarantulas. At first glance, it seems...

Convenience vs. Culture

Convenience vs. Culture

Barry Morgan

Driving through Argentina, one of the first things you notice is the specialty shops. Small stores tucked into streets and corners, each one devoted to a single craft. A place...

Convenience vs. Culture

Barry Morgan

Driving through Argentina, one of the first things you notice is the specialty shops. Small stores tucked into streets and corners, each one devoted to a single craft. A place...

Can you name a Winery from San Rafael?

Can you name a Winery from San Rafael?

Barry Morgan

Most people can't. Bianchi's the sluggish giant that's mostly gone out of style.  If you're real hip, maybe you've heard of Algodon, Abeja, or Iaccarini. They all make great wines...

Can you name a Winery from San Rafael?

Barry Morgan

Most people can't. Bianchi's the sluggish giant that's mostly gone out of style.  If you're real hip, maybe you've heard of Algodon, Abeja, or Iaccarini. They all make great wines...