Sent to our readers on October 18, 2026.
A first note from our vineyard in Perdriel, Mendoza.
Spring in Mendoza
While New York turns to fall, Mendoza is waking up. October is spring in the Southern Hemisphere. Buds are breaking open on the old wood, the first leaves are out, and the Andes still carry their snow.
Our vines were planted in 1927. Next year, they turn 100. The grapes that start growing this month will be picked in early 2027, the harvest of their centennial year. We'll send notes from the vineyard as the season goes.
The road to the centennial harvest
- October. Budbreak. New shoots push out of the old vines. We are here.
- November. Flowering. Tiny clusters bloom for a couple of weeks.
- December to January. Fruit set. Berries form and swell in the summer heat.
- February. Veraison. Malbec turns from green to deep purple.
- March to April. Harvest. The centennial vintage comes in.
What we're opening this week
Fall in New York means braised short ribs, and a braise that rich wants a fuller red like Malbec. Open the bottle an hour before dinner and let it breathe.
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