“When you think about a blend, there is a technical and a rational thinking (that goes into) it… But also, sometimes, there is a passion a passion behind it.” – Cristián Mubert, Estampa Wine
Part 2 of my discussion of Estampa Wine with its Export Director Cristián Mubert delves further into his eloquent take on the fascinating philosophies behind Estampa wines, beginning with the Estampa Reserva Malbec Syrah.
“I had a discussion with someone who was unhappy that people are drinking Carménère with burgers. I said, you know what, I’m happy that someone is drinking Carménère with that burger instead of a beer.” – Cristián Mubert, Estampa Wine
Having never taken a journalism or writing class in my life, I tend to approach interviews the way I approach teaching: Mixing a dash of obsessive compulsiveness, I read about the drink/brand/establishment he/she works with (I clearly tend to interview winemakers, beverage brand ambassadors, bartenders, sommeliers…) and pore through the subject’s LinkedIn profile with the skills of an online stalker (potentially giving Penn Badgley’s Netflix character a run for his money).
When I was asked to exclusively interview Cristián Mubert of Estancia Wine, I naturally went through the same routine, hardly expecting anything from his profile…
… And boy, did his credentials blow me away.