What Pizza Taught Me About Wine
Wood-fired pizza. Malbec from Salta. A crunchy crust or a plush wine—both shaped by place. Here’s what terroir means, one slice at a time.
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The Lie of the House Wine (And Why Good Wine Can’t Be Rushed)
In Europe, house wine means local, honest, and soulful. In the U.S., it often means engineered. This is a story about real wine and why we refuse to rush it.
Malbec turns fifteen… from a borrowed bottle to a country’s signature drink
How Malbec went from a rustic French grape to Argentina’s national icon, shaped by altitude, young winemakers, and tradition.
When Things Ripe
A reflection on Don Julio, Amar y Vivir, ratings, patience, and how perfect ripeness and careful vineyard work define Tacana Malbec.
When Tariffs Threaten the Vine
A personal look at how proposed wine tariffs could devastate small family vineyards, reshape global wine access, and why independent producers matter more than ever.
The Sun, the Mood, and the Wine
A reflection from Paris on how sunlight shapes not only our mood, but the character of wine itself, from grey winters to high-altitude vineyards in Salta.
Two Years in the Making: An Exclusive Offer from Legendary Matías Etchart
A personal story behind Finca El Monte Malbec, a tiny production Salta wine we knew instantly was special, long before the critics did.
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.
Mass-Market Love… No Thanks
From VinExpo to Valentine’s Day, a reflection on why mass-market love and mass-market wine miss the point, and why intention matters more.
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.