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 splendid city of San Rafael, Mendoza.
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.
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
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
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?
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?
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
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
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...
2020 Was a Stressful Year That Paid Off
While I was sitting in the rain yesterday(it's already sunny again) I thought I'd tell the full story of our 2020 wine process. I know I've touched on some of...
2020 Was a Stressful Year That Paid Off
While I was sitting in the rain yesterday(it's already sunny again) I thought I'd tell the full story of our 2020 wine process. I know I've touched on some of...
Tough loss, but we kept moving forward.
Years ago, I faced a tough loss on my vineyard. In a series of unfortunate events, someone drove off with my tractor in plain sight. This isn’t a sad country...
Tough loss, but we kept moving forward.
Years ago, I faced a tough loss on my vineyard. In a series of unfortunate events, someone drove off with my tractor in plain sight. This isn’t a sad country...
