by Jo Diaz | May 23, 2026 | Holiday, Wine
Somewhat Confusing Holiday Memorial Days are a bit confusing for many of us, since we not only have Memorial Day but we also have Veterans Day. We’re just thrilled to have a long weekend, to be perfectly honest. Then, we wonder which military day...
by Jo Diaz | Dec 18, 2024 | Argentina, History, Holiday, Red Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Uruguay, White Wine, Wine, Wine 101, Wine Appreciation
I love holidays, and they’re on my mind, and everyone else’s, right now. All I can think of right now is, “A December to Remember Wines,” when you reading my blog post. My message is coupled with writing and tasting wines, right here at my...
by Jo Diaz | Dec 5, 2019 | Holiday, Sample, Wine, Wine Accessories
I love crystal. I’m a New Englander, a Mainah Yankee, and we love our china, silvah, and crystal. Today, they’re mostly just treasures from the past, with great memories for special occasions. Our kids don’t even want our “old stuff.”...
by Jo Diaz | Nov 15, 2019 | Holiday, I'll Drink to That, Wine, Wine Accessories, Wine Storage
Going into this holiday season, I’m incredibly thankful for a product I was queried about trying. It turned out to be an amazing saving grace, besides providing the ability to age our wines and chill beer and other beverages in perfect settings… From the...
by Jo Diaz | Feb 8, 2019 | Bubbly, Bubbly Wine, Champagne, France, Holiday, Sparkling, Sparkling wine, Wine
The following #sample collection of bubbles are all from France, imported by Vineyard Brands. When a box of bubbles arrives, it instantly become party time… party in the sense of something very special just happened. For no apparent reason, no matter what was...
by Jo Diaz | Dec 20, 2017 | History, Holiday, Israel, Jerusalem, Kosher, Merlot, Wine, Wines
Today is a day when – for this year – we segue from the end of Hanukkah season right into the Christmas season. Both born from significant historical and religious events, today, I’m left to wondering. Do you think there will ever again be such...
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