Once a successful proprietor of a prestigious cheese and wine shop, Alex faced a crucial juncture where he had to choose between his dual passions. As he grappled with this dilemma, feelings of division and confusion consumed him. One fateful day, while riding the bus home, he was struck by an unsettling realization—he exuded the unmistakable aroma of funky cheese, despite his efforts to cleanse his hands meticulously. In that moment, clarity dawned: he was destined to make wine. Embracing a philosophical approach, Alex views himself as a shepherd guiding grapes through the journey of controlled spoilage, allowing each wine to express its unique character without conforming to preconceived notions.
