The Status of Obsession
A reflection on wine obsession, attention, and why commitment stands out more than access in a frictionless world.
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The $1.5 Million Lesson
A reflection on finite wine, early believers, Tacana, and why real value is built slowly, one harvest and one table at a time.
People Say It’s Expensive. I Say Difficult.
From Wine Paris to remote Argentine vineyards, a reflection on why small producer wine costs what it does and what difficulty really means.
Why We Can’t Say Wine Makes Us Happy
A reflection on honest wine language, tasting notes, and why wine was always meant to be shared, not analyzed.
Wine, Fame, and the First Sip
From Sancerre and Taylor Swift to Sideways and Messi, a reflection on wine in culture and how we truly discover bottles.
Can’t Trust Netflix With My Time
A reflection from Paris on time, attention, conversation, and why choosing carefully matters, in wine and in life.
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.
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.