If You Invite Me Over, I’ll Bring Something Dangerous
A personal year end reflection on the wines worth bringing when it matters, bottles shaped by place, patience, and quiet craftsmanship.
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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.
Spiderwebs in Your Wine
Like old films, aged wines reveal layers time tried to hide. Diego Samper reflects on memory, patience, and why some bottles are worth the wait.
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…
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.
The rebellion of raising a glass
The rebellion of raising a glass isn’t about drinking—it’s about connection, trust, and the simple act of making space for one another at the table.
Celebrate Labor Day With the World’s Hardest-Working Winemakers
Labor Day honors grit and perseverance. This weekend, raise a glass with rare wine collections from Argentina’s hardest-working winemakers.
The Wine Manifesto
The Wine Manifesto reminds us that wine is not about safety or supermarket scores, but about discovery, risk, and the joy of being surprised.
Drinking Less, Feeling Worse: The Strange Connection
Drinking less feeling worse: Diego Samper reflects on how wine, connection, and uncurated evenings bring back joy that modern life too often erases.