by admin | Nov 11, 2024 | The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
Paris, France Hello Friends, The best complaint I’ve had about our Wine Explorers Club? It’s got to be Hank’s. This week, as the dust settles from the election frenzy, I find myself thinking about decisions. Not about ballots or voting booths — I can’t...
by admin | Nov 4, 2024 | The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
There’s something about the French approach to dining. It feels like they work carefully on every meal, making it something worth savoring. That’s how Julien and I envisioned your latest French collection. Eight months ago, we sat down to taste our way through...
by admin | Oct 30, 2024 | The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
Ever look at a wine label and feel like you need a translator? Critics toss around numbers — 90, 96, 97 — like they’re all that matters. But here’s the truth: your wine has a crack. Wine, like life, isn’t about chasing perfection. It’s about exploring, trying...
by admin | Oct 22, 2024 | The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
Dear Fellow Wine Enthusiasts, With Halloween just around the corner, candy seems to be the talk of the town. I can remember Halloween being that time of year when candy rules didn’t apply — there were no limits. It was all about how much we could gather (and eat),...
by admin | Oct 9, 2024 | The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
Paris, France I'm not one to drive fast. In fact, I usually prefer to take my time, enjoying the journey as much as the destination. But three weeks ago, I found myself on the deserted roads of Argentina's Calchaquí Valley — long, straight stretches cutting through...
by admin | Sep 30, 2024 | The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
Calchaquí Valley, Argentina Watch that burn! There’s something primal about it. The fire, the slow crackle of wood, the scent of meat rising into the air. You don’t just show up for the meat at an asado. You arrive early. You settle in. The event unfolds slowly, like...
