Some stories stay with us long after we've first heard them. The myth of Psyche is one of those stories—a tale of impossible trials, quiet resilience, and ultimately, transformation. When it came time to name my first wine, I found myself returning to her story again and again.

Some grapes are famous. Others wait patiently to be discovered. This month's featured variety, Scheurebe, belongs firmly in the latter camp—a distinctive and expressive grape whose story deserves a place at the table.

Before there are bottles on the table or labels on the shelf, there is the quiet work of beginning. This is a reflection on building something from the ground up, embracing uncertainty, and finding meaning in the journey itself.

Take a brief peek into the world of Chambourcin— and my experience with it in the beginning of my wine career.