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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Monte Coman just got hit with a gnarly hail storm.
It's honestly one of the biggest fears of farmers in this area. These storms can absolutely destroy your crop if you don't have proper netting. Even with netting, it can...
Monte Coman just got hit with a gnarly hail storm.
It's honestly one of the biggest fears of farmers in this area. These storms can absolutely destroy your crop if you don't have proper netting. Even with netting, it can...
I had a friend recently ask me why I like Argen...
Beyond just cheap steak and great wine. The first thing that came to mind was - the people.There's just a different culture here that seems to value relationships and time...
I had a friend recently ask me why I like Argen...
Beyond just cheap steak and great wine. The first thing that came to mind was - the people.There's just a different culture here that seems to value relationships and time...
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......
