The Best Things Take Time—And a Little Chaos
A Valentine’s night gone wrong, saved by a rare Raquis wine, and a reminder that the best bottles are fought for, not mass produced.
Wine Explorer
Rediscovering the Art of Taking a Chance
From a Paris barbershop to the wine table, a reflection on trusting instinct, letting go of ratings, and rediscovering the joy of real discovery.
The Things That Stay
From a handmade leather belt in rural Argentina to long tables and honest wine, a reflection on what lasts when trends fade.
Uncorking Truths: From JFK to $9.99 Bottles
From JFK files to $9.99 bottles, a reflection on truth, selective narratives, and what really goes into mass produced wine.
Question Everything—Even Wine
From cancer warnings to Argentine dinner tables, a reflection on wine, health headlines, and why balance and context always matter.
The Buenos Aires of the North
From Paris to Buenos Aires, a look at resilience, economic cycles, and why Argentina may offer the strongest wine value right now.
The Greatest Political Experiment of Our Time
From rural Santa Fe to rising confidence, a reflection on Argentina’s political experiment and what it means for farmers, wine, and opportunity.
The Luxury of Time: Where Wine Meets Markets
“Do You Think It’s Finally Time to Invest in Argentina?” The question hung in the air at the Agora Christmas party in Baltimore last week, swirling like the wine in my glass. It’s a fair question—and one I’ve been hearing…
The Sun and Shadows of Buenos Aires
From blooming jacarandas to rising prices, a reflection on Buenos Aires today and why Argentine wine still offers a rare window of opportunity.
Thanksgiving at Gualfín
A Thanksgiving spent at Finca Gualfín in Argentina, with home cooking, shared work, Malbec, and a long table in the Calchaquí Valley.