Rioja: The Beating Heart of Spanish Wine
Explore the Rioja wine region, where Spain’s signature Tempranillo meets oak, tradition, and timeless elegance across its diverse subregions.
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The 5 Most Unexpected Winemaking Locations in the World
From Tahiti’s beaches to Tibet’s mountains, discover five of the world’s most unexpected winemaking locations — proof that passion for wine knows no borders.
Made before wine became an industry
Diego Samper returns to Spain to celebrate six winemakers who still craft wine the old way—by hand, with patience, and without industry shortcuts.
5 Wine & Food Pairing Myths That Deserve a Second Look
Think white wine always goes with fish? Or red wine with cheese? Julien Miquel breaks five classic wine and food pairing myths — and shows what really works.
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A $100K Cellar, A Trophy Wife, and A Lesson in Wine
Behind every $100K cellar lies a choice: collect for pride or for pleasure. Diego Samper explores what trophy wine really says about taste, ego, and meaning.
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A Report From Wine Explorer Diego Samper Paris, France If you want hype, follow Instagram. If you want wine worth drinking, continue reading. We never set out to be in the wine business. Like many things in life, it happened…
A Crisp Cabernet For Fall…
The 2018 Casarena Owen’s Vineyard Cabernet SauvignonLujan de Cuyo, Argentina | 93 Pts, Tim Atkin (’18) As the leaves start to turn and the crisp air of fall approaches, there’s no better time to stock up on a wine that…
Hands Off My Wine
As the air cools and fall flavors return, the 2018 Casarena Owen’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon delivers richness, red fruit, and balance — the perfect autumn wine.
The Secret Sauce Behind Great Wine
Every great wine has a recipe. From Bordeaux’s classic blends to Argentina’s mountain reds, discover why the art of blending is the true secret sauce behind unforgettable bottles.
The Cold Delivery
AI can optimize many things—but wine isn’t one of them. Diego Samper explores how the rise of AI in wine service risks erasing the messy, human experiences that spark real discovery.