Silicon Valley Bank’s Wine Division Findings Point to “Value Being in Vogue”
Throughout the Silicon Valley Bank report, written by Rob McMillan, founder of the wine division, are references back to the Jerry Maguire film, all leading to “Show me the money!” Well, that’s what we’re all needing right now… A beacon in the economic storm that we’re all currently navigating in our fragile sailboats; one sheet [...]
Florida Winefest & Auction Begins with the “2009 Spirits Blast-Off”
A Beach Party was the kick-off for the Florida Winefest, given by the organizers. It was a casual evening of mingling with some of Florida Winefest’s most generous supporters and vintners, as the sun set on another dazzling Florida evening. The Blast-Off was sheer fun, as I danced on the powdery white sands of the [...]
Can’t Wait for the uww, Because the www is So Exciting
Image via Wikipedia When I was a kid, we had a Pen Pal feature in my local newspaper. Being someone who loves to write, I signed up for having my name and address printed, to see what I’d get for pen pals. Once it was featured, I had about 50 incoming letters (at 10, that [...]
Jeff Herinckx, Winemaker for Oak Knoll Winery
[Winemaker Jeff Herinckx] Starting tomorrow, winemaker Jeff Herinckx of Oak Knoll Winery will have a monthly posting on this blog. Each month Jeff and my partner Jose Diaz have a conversation about what’s happening at Oak Knoll Winery, which is Jeff’s Winemaker Journal recording. That means that each month I’m also reading what’s happening at [...]
