Lots of good information in this article about the plight of the maguey. While that does a good job of framing the issue which we’ve written about as well, you also have an opportunity to support the recovery of wild maguey (also known as agave) species in a more consumerist fashion. The Fundación Agaves Silvestres is working to replant wild maguey populations. It’s a tough effort but it’s one of the more interesting out there. You can support it directly and reward your taste buds by purchasing their Vino de Mezcal series. And wouldn’t you know that it’s your lucky day because Erick Almamezcalera who is intimately involved in that project is on a swing up the West Coast offering tastings of the series. We’ll have more from him later this week but here are his tour dates:
Mexican Cultural Institute
March 18th, 2024
Washington, DC
Bridgeport Art Center
April 28th, 2024
Chicago, IL
Nombre de Dios
June 8-9, 2024
Durango, Mexico
Walter Studios
September 22nd, 2024
Phoenix, AZ
Bread & Salt Gallery
October 6th, 2024
San Diego, CA
The Midway SF
November 10th, 2024
San Francisco, CA
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