When the Rubber Smell Does Not Lie
A blown tire becomes the opening chapter of a journey through Argentina’s Calchaquí Valley, where winemakers live by patience, not shortcuts.
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The Case for Magic in Wine: Presence Over Perfection
The case for magic in wine isn't about perfection. It’s about showing up, embracing surprises, and letting meaning outweigh mechanics.
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.
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.
If you want wine, read this.
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.
Would you buy a wine with no address
Would you buy a wine with no address? From Oregon’s AVAs to Argentina’s slopes, Diego Samper explains why origin matters more than marketing.