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...
Stories
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...
How I ended up buying a farm in Argentina.
For most of my life, I’ve had a nagging sense that civil unrest, financial turmoil, and the danger of not being prepared were always just around the corner. I’ve never...
How I ended up buying a farm in Argentina.
For most of my life, I’ve had a nagging sense that civil unrest, financial turmoil, and the danger of not being prepared were always just around the corner. I’ve never...
Oslo the purebred
Most of the dogs you see in San Rafael are smart, but they’re mutts. Their population strangely dwindles as the circus comes to town (story on that later). Nothing against...
Oslo the purebred
Most of the dogs you see in San Rafael are smart, but they’re mutts. Their population strangely dwindles as the circus comes to town (story on that later). Nothing against...
