May 22, 2026
A reflection on Bordeaux futures, patience, bottle aging, and why one bottle is an opinion but a case becomes a story.
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September 23, 2024
A closer look at France’s difficult 2024 harvest, why yields are down, and whether this vintage is truly historic.
September 23, 2024
A journey through Argentina’s high desert vineyards, where dust, old vines, sheep, and altitude all become part of the wine.
September 16, 2024
A ranking of Bordeaux’s most expensive wines, from legendary Pomerol estates to bottles reaching $30,000.
September 16, 2024
A reminder that the best bottle is not the one chosen by season, but the one that feels right in the moment.
September 11, 2024
A closer look at Margaux, its gravel soils, famous châteaux, and why it remains one of Bordeaux’s finest appellations.
September 9, 2024
From river sediment in Colombia to mountain vineyards in Argentina, a reflection on slow work, memory, and what makes wine worth seeking.
September 4, 2024
French appellations, Italian classifications, and New World grape labeling explained in one practical guide.
September 4, 2024
A reflection on why expensive bottles do not always deliver more meaning, and how context changes what a wine is worth.
August 28, 2024
Snoop Dogg’s 19 Crimes Cali Red is affordable, smooth, and surprisingly drinkable, but far from a serious collector’s bottle.
August 28, 2024
A look at how Criolla Chica moved from forgotten heritage grape to one of Argentina’s most talked-about wines.
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