by aricaribe | Jul 23, 2025 | Tasting, The Wine Explorers Letter, Wine Education
Manhattan, New York Last week I watched a young couple toast their new life together – with a bottle that had no business at the table. It was a small celebration. Just the two of them and a few family members, tucked into the corner of a restaurant. Maybe just...
by aricaribe | Jul 23, 2025 | Tasting, The Wine Explorers Letter, Uncategorized, Wine Education
A Report From Wine Explorer Diego Samper – Terroir: The Oven Behind the Wine What I’m about to say might ruffle some feathers. There are few things in life I enjoy more than a pizza and a Coca-Cola. Not the fancy kind. I’m not talking about truffle oil and...
by aricaribe | Jul 22, 2025 | The Wine Explorers Letter
A Report From Wine Explorer Diego Samper – What does “house wine” really mean? Paris, France Some of the best wines I’ve ever had were poured from chipped ceramic carafes. No label. No cork. No story. Just set down at the table – quietly, like bread. You’d...
