I've licked limestone, sniffed slate, and even inhaled Malbec in my quest to become the sommelier professional I am today.

Not even an aftershock measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale could dampen spirits at Norton's 120th anniversary celebrations.

Sipping at the end of the world.

He represented Argentina in the Americas competition earlier this year; he's also wine maestro at Argentina's best restaurant. Introducing Martín Bruno.

London calls again with parte dos from Mercado Andino.

Introducing French somm Quentin Loisel from The W Santiago.

Not even a 7.9 aftershock deterred Bodega Norton from celebrating its 120th anniversary.

London correspondent George B. Guinan reacquaints himself with some old Argentine friends and also makes some new amigos at Mercado Andino wine fair.

Check in with UCO Restaurant's Marina Petersen, a self-proclaimed punk who, if she could be a wine, would be a Riesling, naturally because of its acidity.

Gaucho Grill selects Seba Zuccardi as winemaker of the year.