September means back-to-school season and, for winegrowers, it mostly means the grapes’ “back-to-the-cellar.” Harvest time is always a special moment in the year. After the well-deserved summer break, the pace suddenly quickens. Benoit has known the frenetic rhythm of harvest…
We took advantage of a getaway to Sicily to visit Donnafugata, nestled on the slopes of Mount Etna. At Jalan, we’re drawn to wines that tell a story, wines born from a strong land, bathed in unique light, and infused…
In March 2025, we spent a week kitesurfing in Dakhla, Morocco. A timeless escape filled with steady wind, epic sessions, our favorite rosé Le Souffle, and that laid-back kitecamp vibe we love. Come along as we relive this unforgettable week!…
Traveling through wine, what an interesting idea! Of course, all wine lovers are familiar with traveling for wine: setting out to discover vineyards that intrigue us, meeting winemakers, exploring their regions, and immersing ourselves in the gastronomic culture that accompanies it all.…
But why create yet another wine brand? You might say that’s the basic question. Well, it’s true that we were both working in the wine industry (even if that’s not where we met, but at the Crossfit gym, for the…
Diving is all about discovering a fascinating and mysterious world. In this article, I share with you my journey, from my first dive in the Caribbean to my Level 1 certification on the Côte Bleue. I explain the sensations,…
The Aeolian Islands to the north of Sicily are a volcanic archipelago of 25 islands, islets and outcrops. There are 2 things that fascinate me in this description: the words Sicily and volcanic. Sicily. You can already imagine its arid…
Traveling to the other side of the world to sell your wines is always a dream come true; presenting your expertise and confronting it with other cultures is an essential element in building a project like Jalan. A fair like…
BVI, an acronym that captivates sailors as well as vacationers in search of turquoise waters and white sandy beaches lined with coconut trees. British Virgin Islands. When I was a child, I heard my parents talk about the Virgin Islands,…
Building a wine brand around travel involved starting with finding a name that evokes distant destinations, the unknown, and new cultures for Anna and me. The name also had to hold meaning for each of us and leave room for…