Hey guys!
This week was a busy one, we’re covering everything from a trip upstate to Bobo’s Farm for roasted lamb and wine, to prepping for a panel on the future of American winemaking, to revisiting one of the Jura’s most talked-about producers, Domaine des Miroirs. Hope you enjoy 🍷
A Field Trip to Bobo’s Farm 🐑
Roasted lamb, good wine, & a taste of Northern China in the middle of upstate New York
This past Saturday turned out to be one of the most unique dining experiences I’ve ever had. It all started earlier this month when my friend Rob Martinez, one of my favorite online creators and an all-around connector of great ideas, dropped a message in our group chat: “I’m trying to assemble a small group to go eat this lamb”
The only question I had was whether it was BYOB. Thankfully, the answer was yes.
Fast forward to Saturday morning. A small crew of us piled into a car, caffeine in hand, not totally sure what we were getting ourselves into, and took a drive to New Paltz, New York. The drive up was pure fall nostalgia, winding Hudson Valley roads lined with trees in peak Fall foliage, mist hanging low over the hills. After about 2 hours of driving, we turned off the main road and onto a narrow gravel driveway that led to what felt like another world.
Pictured: Yurts at Bobo’s Farm
The moment we stepped out, it was like teleporting to Northern China. Three traditional yurts sat nestled among fields and trees, the smell of roasted lamb filling the air, with roosters crowing somewhere off in the distance. Inside the open-air kitchen, the chefs were putting the finishing touches on our lamb, a full 48-hour process that apparently required a reservation weeks in advance.
Pictured: Roasted Lamb
Rob explained that Bobo’s Farm only does three seatings a day, all in the afternoon, and each meal centers around this slow-cooked, sesame-roasted lamb.
Pictured: Roasted Lamb Breakdown
We were ushered into our yurt, where a massive spread awaited us: roasted goose with crisp skin, sautéed tofu that tasted impossibly silky, cucumber salad tossed with chili oil, and the star of the show, that perfectly caramelized lamb, fragrant with cumin, sesame, and wood smoke. It was one of the most impressive meals I’ve ever seen, almost like someone’s homecoming feast.
Pictured: Food Spread
And because it was BYOB, we came prepared: A bright, salty Altura Toscana Rosato Rossetto that cut through the richness of the meat, a juicy Kéké Descombes Beaujolais that might as well have been made for roasted lamb, and a 2013 Château Le Puy Bordeaux that brought this beautiful, mature depth to the meal. Each sip went perfect with the food, and every bite made the wine taste better. We stayed long after the plates were cleared, drinking, laughing, and talking about everything and nothing, while the afternoon light turned golden outside the yurt.
Pictured: Chateau le Puy, Altura Rosato, and Keke Descombes Gamay
If you ever get the chance, make the trip. Just make sure you book in advance, I have a feeling Bobo’s Farm won’t stay a secret much longer once Rob’s video goes live.
Huge thank you to Rob and the crew for letting me tag along 🙏
The Past, Present & Future of American Wine 🇺🇸
A conversation on the shifting landscape of U.S. winemaking, its roots, challenges, and the new generation shaping what comes next.
I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be moderating a truly special panel on Wednesday, November 5th, in collaboration with our friends at Swurl Media and RAW WINE. The event, titled The Past, Present & Future of American Wine, will explore the economics, challenges, and opportunities shaping what it means to make and sell wine in the U.S. today.
Pictured: Event Flyer
At its core, this conversation is about the evolving identity of American wine, tracing its early roots, examining the forces reshaping it today, and looking toward where it might go next. We’ll dive into the financial realities of small-scale winemaking, the growing importance of domestic production, and how new voices are redefining what “American wine” even means. It’s an honest look at how the next generation of producers, writers, and drinkers are building something far more diverse, sustainable, and inclusive than what came before.
Pictured: Event Panelists
We’ve got an incredible lineup of speakers joining the discussion:
Eric Asimov - Wine critic for The New York Times and one of the most influential voices in wine journalism.
Deirdre Heekin - Visionary winemaker from Vermont whose work with hybrid varieties is pioneering a new path forward in sustainable viticulture.
Camila Carrillo - Founder of La Montañuela in Vermont and a rising star in American natural wine, representing a new generation of hybrid-focused, minimal-intervention winemakers.
Eric Moorer - Beverage Director at Gemini Wine in Washington, D.C., and one of the most thoughtful, forward-looking voices in wine today (and one of my earliest follows in the wine space).
It’s a real honor to moderate a conversation with such a thoughtful and talented group; people who are not just making and writing about wine, but actively shaping its future. Expect an evening of great discussion, great food, and of course, plenty of great wine.
If you’re interested in joining, tickets are available below, hope to see you there!
Producer Highlight ⭐
One of our favorite parts of wine is the discovery: we’re constantly being put on to new regions, producers, and cuvées from our friends. We’ll never be able to try EVERY wine, but we want to take a moment to mention some producers that excite us!
Domaine des Miroirs 🍷
Location: Jura, France 📍
Pictured: Jura Region, Image by Wikipedia
Located in the hills of the Jura, Domaine des Miroirs has become one of the region’s most sought-after names in remarkably little time. Founded by Kenjiro Kagami, a Japanese winemaker who left his home country in 2001 to pursue a life in French wine, the domaine reflects a path defined by quiet precision and patience. After studying the language and interning in Burgundy, Kagami worked with Thierry Allemand in Cornas before settling in the Jura in 2011, encouraged by local legend Jean-François Ganevat. The name Miroirs (“mirrors”) nods to Kagami’s surname and philosophy: that wine should be a reflection of both the land and the person behind it.
Pictured: Kenjiro Kagami and his wife, Mayumi, Image by Cephas Picture Library
The three hectare estate sits on steep, limestone slopes planted with Chardonnay, Savagnin, Poulsard, and Trousseau. From the beginning, Kagami farmed organically, using no pesticides and planting herbs and flowers to promote biodiversity. Everything is done by hand, and fermentations rely solely on native yeasts. The wines spend two years in barrel and another two in bottle before release; a slow, intentional process that defines his work.
Pictured: Domaines des Miroirs, Image by Sotheby’s
This approach has helped shape Domaine des Miroirs into a modern cult icon of the Jura. With only a few thousand bottles produced each year and global demand far outpacing supply, Kagami’s wines have taken on unicorn status among collectors and sommeliers, often referred to simply as “the bottles with the clouds on them.” Yet that fame has also exposed the darker side of wine collecting: bottles that once sold for a few hundred dollars now trade hands for several thousand on the secondary market, profits Kagami himself never sees. His wines have become both a symbol of purity yet a cautionary tale of how scarcity can quickly distort intention.
Pictured: Domaine des Miroirs at Zev Rovine’s “More or Less” Dinner
My brother and I were lucky to buy a bottle from our friend Mike at Vinyl Wines a few years ago, it ended up being the closing bottle of our Jura series. I was reminded of its significance again last week at Zev Rovine’s wine dinner, where a few Miroirs bottles were placed on the list. I wasn’t quick enough to snag one, but was generously offered a pour, and it reaffirmed exactly why these wines are so coveted. Around the same time, VinePair published a great story about a flight attendant’s global search for a single bottle, a testament to how far the legend of Miroirs now travels. You can read it here:
If you’re hoping to find one, it’s admittedly tough. A handful of New York wine bars still list them (with prices to match), and a few collectors occasionally part with bottles, though always at a premium. Whether you ever taste one or not, Domaine des Miroirs remains a benchmark for what conviction and total dedication to craft can achieve.
Wine Club Updates 🍷 📦
October’s shipment is heading out this week! We’re really excited about this month’s lineup and can’t wait for you to try them! If you have any questions or run into any issues, feel free to reach out to [email protected] and they’ll get you sorted quickly.
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That’s it for today! Hope we get to see you at one of the many New York wine events in the coming weeks. It’s the best time of the year for wine in the city!
Thank so much for reading, and as always, drink responsibly! 🥂