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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How different corks impact a wine's journey (Part 1).

How different corks impact a wine's journey (Pa...

Barry Morgan

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...

Barry Morgan

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

My favorite spots for day trips in San Rafael

Barry Morgan

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

Barry Morgan

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...

The splendid city of San Rafael, Mendoza.

The splendid city of San Rafael, Mendoza.

Barry Morgan

Many I meet in the wine industry have heard of Mendoza. They do the wine tours of Valle de Uco (gorgeous) and can spout off a dozen vineyards they visited...

The splendid city of San Rafael, Mendoza.

Barry Morgan

Many I meet in the wine industry have heard of Mendoza. They do the wine tours of Valle de Uco (gorgeous) and can spout off a dozen vineyards they visited...

Flor de la Vid Festival in San Rafael

Flor de la Vid Festival in San Rafael

Barry Morgan

The Festival Provincial de la Flor de la Vid in San Rafael always feels like the earth itself is stirring awake. It’s not just the blossoms on the vines—it’s the...

Flor de la Vid Festival in San Rafael

Barry Morgan

The Festival Provincial de la Flor de la Vid in San Rafael always feels like the earth itself is stirring awake. It’s not just the blossoms on the vines—it’s the...

Why is wine in the US so expensive?

Why is wine in the US so expensive?

Barry Morgan

Something I've learned bringing my wine to market. The main reason wine in the US is so expensive is because: 1) Wine is sold 3 times before it hits shelves. Three...

Why is wine in the US so expensive?

Barry Morgan

Something I've learned bringing my wine to market. The main reason wine in the US is so expensive is because: 1) Wine is sold 3 times before it hits shelves. Three...

The lay of the land

The lay of the land

Barry Morgan

We developed over 200 acres in San Rafael Mendoza into a premium vineyard with lodging. I’ve been here fifteen years and have seen plenty of foreigners come and go. Many...

The lay of the land

Barry Morgan

We developed over 200 acres in San Rafael Mendoza into a premium vineyard with lodging. I’ve been here fifteen years and have seen plenty of foreigners come and go. Many...