by Jo Diaz | Jun 27, 2021 | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Chile, Coyam, Wine
[PHOTO: Francisco Kemeny] I’ve entered into a process of learning, so if you’re reading for educational purposes, welcome. If you have more to add, please just comment. Some of this will be part of my own “Oh Wow” moments; some of it will be...
by Jo Diaz | Feb 10, 2020 | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Ecology, Event, Napa, Rutherford, Sustainability, Sustainablility, Vineyards, Viticulture, Wine, Wine Education, Wine Event
ANDRÉ TCHELISTCHEFF said, “It takes Rutherford dust to grow great Cabernet.” This has not been missed, but those who love, grow, make, and enjoy drinking Napa Valley Cabernets. The perfect location for a perfect American Cabernet. If you don’t...
by Jo Diaz | Mar 16, 2018 | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Wine
PREFACE: THE HEART OF THE DEAL ~ THE WINERY: info is coming from the company’s own statements I can’t make up their history Nor am I to try THE SCIENCE OF THE DEAL ~ WINEMAKING THE SOUL OF THE DEAL ~ SAMPLE Imported by The Wine and More If you love wines...
by Jo Diaz | Mar 2, 2017 | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Education, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, VIT 101, Viticulture, Wine, Zinfandel
Wine Grape Varietal Leaves can all be found in resource books, but I wanted my own images. There are many wineries where I’ve worked, prior to becoming a consultant. At each one I learned a different segment of the wine business. While at Kendall-Jackson, I took...
by Jo Diaz | Nov 23, 2016 | #millesimaBA, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Contest, France, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Wine
The Red and The White of It Last evening, with our friend Corinne, we had dinner tasting and enjoying these two very special Bordeaux wines: Les Hauts de Lagarde 2015 – Blanc and Rouge. We began our food and wine tasting with humus and endives as an appetizer....
by Jo Diaz | May 2, 2016 | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Event, Stags Leap District, Wine
I received an invitation to attend the Stags Leap Vineyard to Vintner annual event, being kicked off on Friday, April 29, 2016. I knew that this was an honor. It just happened over this past weekend, and I took them up on their offer for Saturday, April 30. It’s...
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