Malbec turns fifteen. From a borrowed bottle at Don Julio to becoming Argentina’s signature wine, this is the story of how it conquered tables worldwide.
Uncorking Truths: From JFK to $9.99 Bottles
Buenos Aires, Argentina It was a week that felt like riding a pendulum. This week Trump’s...
Question Everything—Even Wine
Dear Reader, The Surgeon General recently issued a stark advisory linking alcohol to cancer risk....
The Buenos Aires of the North
The last year has been spent zigzagging between Paris and Buenos Aires, two cities separated by...
The Greatest Political Experiment of Our Time
Santa Fe, Argentina Last time I wrote to you, I was deep in Patagonia—where the lakes whisper...
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...
6 Wines for a Perfect Christmas Dinner: Pairing Suggestions from French Winemaker
Have you set your Christmas wine list? Julien’s here with his top picks for Christmas dinner… from...
The Sun and Shadows of Buenos Aires
Diego, writing from Buenos Aires Dear Reader, December has arrived. The sun is shining in Buenos...
Taste Test: Moët & Chandon Vs. Taittinger — Which is the best Champagne?
Julien pits two of the world’s oldest champagne houses against each other… Who will come out on...
Thanksgiving at Gualfín
Editor's Note: This week we wanted to share this essay from Will’s sister Mariah, who spent...
Is Pomerol the Best Wine in the World? Understanding the Finest Bordeaux Terroir
Why are some Bordeaux wines so expensive? This French region is home to several of the most...
The Great Turkey Paradox
Dear Friends, “We can’t guarantee we’ll leave you money when we’re gone, but we can guarantee you...
Never be THAT guest
Paris, France It snowed in Paris this week. Not much, but snow’s so rare here it’s always an...