Alejandro DelVino
The Human Side of Wine
We translate wine into real life: what to drink, why it matters, and who made it.
Where wine took me
Wine is where my favorite things meet: food, history, and travel, so turning that passion into a project was the natural next step. Over time, I’ve built a steady rhythm of study, tastings, and trips, collecting stories from the people and places behind the bottles. Sharing wine with both curious beginners and longtime drinkers has become the most rewarding part of my work, and this place is where I pass those stories along in a simple, useful way.
Where to find me
You’ll find me most evenings at The Speckled Pear in Fort Mill, SC. If you’re not local, you can reach me right here through the newsletter, podcast, and social.
What we do
Tastings That Turn Into Stories
Guided tastings and wine focused dinners for small groups. At home, in a restaurant, or with your team, we pour a mix of great bottles and good stories so people relax, ask questions, and actually remember what they tasted.
Big Nights and Wine Trips
From milestone celebrations to themed dinners and future wine adventures, we help you shape the whole experience. We choose a focus, the wines, and the flow so your event or trip feels fun, welcoming, and connected to place, not stiff or formal.
Wine Sidekick for Your Cellar
We help you make wine choices without stress. That can mean bottles and pairings for a menu, a wine list, a cellar plan, or tracking down a special bottle. The goal is simple: wines that fit your taste, your food, and your budget.
“Wine is a journey that is best experienced the way you want to experience it.”
Eric Moorer – Domestique’s, Washington D.C.
Upcoming Events
Private tastings, pairing dinners, and special bottle nights.
Taste of Japan
Thursdat 29 January 2025 — The Speckled Pear, Fort Mill, SC
Dinner, event, cellar, or special bottle, it all starts with a message.