December invites us to look back, give thanks for what we have experienced, and recognize how cycles—like those on Earth—close to make way for new ones. This year, while reflecting on what it means to be grateful, I returned to a figure who has always fascinated me: Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture, fertility, and gratitude.
According to legend, Demeter's daughter, Persephone, was abducted by Hades who fell in love with her because of her beauty. In her grief, Demeter lacked the energy to nurture the plants, thus ushering in winter. When Hades allowed Persephone to return, even for just a few months each year, Demeter was so overjoyed and grateful that she was able to bring all the plants back to life. She represents the connection between humankind and agriculture; the understanding that nothing grows without love and care. It is no coincidence that many farmers and winemakers have viewed her since ancient times as a symbol of protection and abundance. Demeter is, in a sense, the first guardian of the land and she teaches us about gratitude.
And perhaps that's why her story resonates with me now, as the year draws to a close. Because my gratitude is deeply intertwined with viticulture and with Mexico, two pillars that have shaped Sarah's Wines and my own path.
When I started this project, I was driven by a very clear passion: wine as a bridge between cultures, histories, and people. But it was Mexico that opened the door for that bridge to have a home. And for that, I am eternally grateful to Mexico and to all of you.
Like Demeter, who celebrated the fruits of each harvest as an act of gratitude, this year I celebrate the incredibly generous support I've received here. Every drink, every conversation, every recommendation, every return visit… it's all a reminder that I don't walk alone.
Being able to unite my two great loves—wine and Mexico—has been a blessing. Every producer I represent, every vineyard I visit, every story I tell, resonates more deeply thanks to the warm welcome and affection I've found in this country.
That's why, this December, I raise a toast to you all.
Thank you for your trust, for your curiosity, for allowing me to bring bottles that tell stories of living terroirs… and that now also carry a little piece of Mexico in every uncorking.
May the coming year bring us new harvests, new stories, and new reasons to be grateful. As Demeter taught us, gratitude is the seed that makes everything bloom.
