Dinner. No Committee Required.
A Paris protest, a lunch, and an invitation home become a reminder that hosting friends does not need a committee, just wine and a table.
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The Trouble With Knowing What You Like
A reflection from Madrid on familiarity, taste, Priorat, and why the best wine collections should challenge what you think you already like.
The Gentleman’s Agreement
A Fashion Week reflection on trends, wine placement, small producers, and why the best bottles should be chosen for craft, not hype.
Will This Be on the Exam?
A birthday dinner at Bistrot Paul Bert becomes a reflection on wine lists, imposter syndrome, tasting notes, and choosing wine without pressure.
The Last Mile Is Still Human
A reflection on analog habits, too many choices, wine curation, delivery, and the human decisions that bring a bottle to your table.
The Vineyard Keeps a Diary
A reflection on Burgundy harvest, Gualfín, terroir, and how every vintage records the labor, weather, and decisions behind the bottle.
On the Edge of Burgundy
A family trip near Mâcon becomes a reflection on Burgundy, Domaine Sève, Chardonnay, generational change, and the wines found at the edge.
The Bottle That Never Made It to Paris
A trip through Monaco, news from Colombia, and a white Cassis wine become a reflection on family, timing, and opening the bottle.
The Restaurant That Opens in Winter
A visit to Le Pradet and Clos Cibonne becomes a reflection on Provence rosé, Tibouren, summer performance, and the bottles worth returning to.
A French Wine Has An Accent
A walk through Provence becomes a lesson in French wine labels, regional identity, appellations, and why every French bottle has an accent.