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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You Never Brought the Dogs to the Circus? (Part 2/3)

You Never Brought the Dogs to the Circus? (Part...

Barry Morgan

Mario absolutely loved to weave these morbid stories, accompanied by a cheerful grin, an often unsettling juxtaposition. The story: back in the day, whenever the circus came to town, anonymous...

You Never Brought the Dogs to the Circus? (Part...

Barry Morgan

Mario absolutely loved to weave these morbid stories, accompanied by a cheerful grin, an often unsettling juxtaposition. The story: back in the day, whenever the circus came to town, anonymous...

You Never Brought the Dogs to the Circus? (Part 1/3)

You Never Brought the Dogs to the Circus? (Part...

Barry Morgan

Sometimes, all a man wants is a good sandwich. In San Rafael, I had perfected the art. Every Saturday, I'd drop by “pan-casero-lady.” She kept a tent next to the...

You Never Brought the Dogs to the Circus? (Part...

Barry Morgan

Sometimes, all a man wants is a good sandwich. In San Rafael, I had perfected the art. Every Saturday, I'd drop by “pan-casero-lady.” She kept a tent next to the...

Monte Coman just got hit with a gnarly hail storm.

Monte Coman just got hit with a gnarly hail storm.

Barry Morgan

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.

Barry Morgan

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 Argentina.

I had a friend recently ask me why I like Argen...

Barry Morgan

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...

Barry Morgan

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

Dakar in San Rafael

Barry Morgan

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

Barry Morgan

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.

The Elusive 100 Pt Wine.

Barry Morgan

In the discussions I have had with well-heeled sommeliers, the topic of wine ratings often comes up. Usually, they are not very interested in chasing points. They want to taste...

The Elusive 100 Pt Wine.

Barry Morgan

In the discussions I have had with well-heeled sommeliers, the topic of wine ratings often comes up. Usually, they are not very interested in chasing points. They want to taste...