Hey friends, A while back, I released an essay called Failing Less, and many of you responded with thoughts, stories, and reflections that pushed the idea further. Thank you. Truly. If you missed it, you can read it here: Failing Less: On Idealism, Power, and Understanding Human Nature And if you’ve already read it, email me what you think, what you’d challenge, what you’d add. It’s through you that my progress is possible. It’s how I fail less. Since then, the concept of Failing Less has...

Hey friends, I’m sharing two new essays today—both personal, both rooted in the idea that tasting deeply (wine, ideas, failure) is how we grow. The first is about wine. But really, it’s about how we engage with the unfamiliar—how building a palate for wine mirrors the way we build a mind for thinking. “If you only sip on the safe ones—the beliefs that already make you feel good, the takes that confirm what you already know — you’re not building anything. You’re circling the drain of your own...

Hey, It’s been a while. Some of you joined this list back when I was sharing wine notes, ideas, and the occasional story. A lot has changed since then — in the world, and in how I think about this project. I’ve brought it back with more intention. It’s still called Wine With Pete, but now it’s something more: 🔥 A space for reflection 🍷 A slower conversation in a fast-moving world 📖 A place to gather around essays, firelight, and honest questions Each week, I’ll be publishing an essay on...