September 25, 2026
A Fashion Week reflection on trends, wine placement, small producers, and why the best bottles should be chosen for craft, not hype.
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September 25, 2026
A Fashion Week reflection on trends, wine placement, small producers, and why the best bottles should be chosen for craft, not hype.
September 18, 2026
A birthday dinner at Bistrot Paul Bert becomes a reflection on wine lists, imposter syndrome, tasting notes, and choosing wine without pressure.
September 11, 2026
A reflection on analog habits, too many choices, wine curation, delivery, and the human decisions that bring a bottle to your table.
September 4, 2026
A reflection on Burgundy harvest, Gualfín, terroir, and how every vintage records the labor, weather, and decisions behind the bottle.
September 1, 2026
Download the September 2026 Hidden Vineyards booklet from Bonner Private Wine Partnership. This September Edition explores distinctive small-batch wines from Spain, Bordeaux, Argentina, and other overlooked vineyard sites,...
August 28, 2026
A family trip near Mâcon becomes a reflection on Burgundy, Domaine Sève, Chardonnay, generational change, and the wines found at the edge.
August 21, 2026
A trip through Monaco, news from Colombia, and a white Cassis wine become a reflection on family, timing, and opening the bottle.
August 14, 2026
A visit to Le Pradet and Clos Cibonne becomes a reflection on Provence rosé, Tibouren, summer performance, and the bottles worth returning to.
August 7, 2026
La Ciotat, France We chose La Ciotat because it was close to Cassis. A few days later, that logic had reversed. Cassis was the destination. It already existed...
July 31, 2026
A walk through Provence becomes a lesson in French wine labels, regional identity, appellations, and why every French bottle has an accent.
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