{"product_id":"beyond-malbec-a-south-american-wine-masterclass-5-20","title":"RESCHEDULED: A South American Wine Masterclass (5\/20)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat if everything you thought you knew about South American wine was just the tip of the iceberg?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eJoin us \u003cstrong\u003eWednesday, May 20th at 5pm\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003eSouth American Grape Varietals Masterclass\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eBrian Ravitsky\u003c\/strong\u003e, co-founder of \u003cstrong\u003eBrazos Wine Imports\u003c\/strong\u003e—an evening dedicated to the lesser-known varietals, hidden sub-regions, and artisan growers who are quietly redefining what wine from this part of the world can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is wine country off the beaten path. Forget the supermarket Malbec and big-brand Carménère. We're heading to old-vine vineyards in places like Itata and Maule, to growers working with grapes like Criolla Chica, País, and Pipeño—heritage varieties that have been growing in South America for centuries, often from gnarled, ungrafted vines that predate the modern wine industry. These are wines with stories, made by families who farm small parcels and let the land speak for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Brian and Brazos Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brian Ravitsky has been in and around food and wine since he was 13 years old. After working in nearly every facet of the wine business—restaurants, retail, distribution, and supply—he founded Brazos Wine Imports with his friend and fellow food \u0026amp; beverage lifer Jon Chaplin, landing their first container of wine in 2009. What started as a focused project has grown into one of the most respected portfolios of South American wine in the country, now representing nearly 40 different producers across Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat sets Brazos apart is their refusal to compromise. They work exclusively with small-production, single-vineyard, estate-grown wines from families who share a terroir-driven approach to vineyard management and winemaking. Every wine is shipped and stored in temperature-controlled conditions. Every producer is hand-selected. The result is a portfolio that feels more like a love letter to South America's hidden corners than a commercial enterprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.skurnik.com\/import-partners\/\" class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this seminar matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brian rarely makes it out to San Francisco, and getting to taste through his portfolio with him is a chance to hear directly from someone who's spent over 15 years building relationships with growers most American drinkers will never encounter. You'll come away with a completely new map of South American wine—and likely a few new obsessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat we'll explore:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe heritage grape varieties of Argentina and Chile—and why they matter now\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOld-vine Criolla Chica, País, and Pipeño: South America's overlooked treasures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe sub-regions that are producing the most exciting wines today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWhat \"old world\" winemaking looks like in a new world context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWhy small-production, terroir-driven wines from South America are gaining global attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBrian's journey from F\u0026amp;B lifer to one of the most respected importers in the category\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeating is limited to 16 guests.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tickets are $40 and include the full guided tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is essential education for anyone curious about where South American wine is heading—and where it's been all along. We hope you'll join us for what promises to be a true voyage of discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flatiron Wines \u0026 Spirits - San Francisco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42394018086947,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/1208\/0163\/files\/Bottle-of-RESCHEDULED-A-South-American-Wine-Masterclass-520-Event-Flatiron-SF.png?v=1779317718","url":"https:\/\/sf.flatiron-wines.com\/products\/beyond-malbec-a-south-american-wine-masterclass-5-20","provider":"Flatiron SF","version":"1.0","type":"link"}