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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Dakar in San Rafael
Years ago, a strange excitement rippled through San Rafael, as though the town itself was catching its breath. Locals murmured something that sounded like “Du-kuh” I couldn’t quite catch it...
Dakar in San Rafael
Years ago, a strange excitement rippled through San Rafael, as though the town itself was catching its breath. Locals murmured something that sounded like “Du-kuh” I couldn’t quite catch it...
The Elusive 100 Pt Wine.
In the discussions I’ve had with well-heeled sommeliers, the topic has come up about wine ratings. Usually they weren’t interested, they just wanted to taste the wine. You could tell...
The Elusive 100 Pt Wine.
In the discussions I’ve had with well-heeled sommeliers, the topic has come up about wine ratings. Usually they weren’t interested, they just wanted to taste the wine. You could tell...
Michelin Guide restaurant - Centauro (Mendoza)
Two people. 5 courses with 6 paired wines each. Total Price (including tip) = $130USD They didn't overcook the meat here. (The place looks empty because Argentines don't even think...
Michelin Guide restaurant - Centauro (Mendoza)
Two people. 5 courses with 6 paired wines each. Total Price (including tip) = $130USD They didn't overcook the meat here. (The place looks empty because Argentines don't even think...
Do Sulfites Cause Wine Headaches, or Is It Some...
We’ve heard the tales about sulfites in wine—the whispers that they’re the cause of headaches and uneasy mornings after. It's a controversial topic in the wine world. Let's dig in......
Do Sulfites Cause Wine Headaches, or Is It Some...
We’ve heard the tales about sulfites in wine—the whispers that they’re the cause of headaches and uneasy mornings after. It's a controversial topic in the wine world. Let's dig in......
How different corks impact a wine's journey (Pa...
One thing I wanted to share is how much the type of cork impacts a wine’s journey. Natural cork allows just enough oxygen into the bottle, helping the wine age...
How different corks impact a wine's journey (Pa...
One thing I wanted to share is how much the type of cork impacts a wine’s journey. Natural cork allows just enough oxygen into the bottle, helping the wine age...
My favorite spots for day trips in San Rafael
I’ve had some folks ask me some of my favorite spots for day trips in this area (San Rafael/Mendoza). I have plenty more of these, but this is a start.Valle...
My favorite spots for day trips in San Rafael
I’ve had some folks ask me some of my favorite spots for day trips in this area (San Rafael/Mendoza). I have plenty more of these, but this is a start.Valle...
