by Jo Diaz | Oct 22, 2018 | Italy, Jo's World, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Wine, Wine Book, Wine Business, Wine Making, Winemaker, Winemaking, Winery, Wines, Wne and Food
[PHOTO: Antonia Caserta of Castello di Meleto. All other images in this story were taken by Jo Diaz.] Day 1 – Flew into Rome as a guest of both Castello di Meleto in Gaiole ~ In the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany and Colonnara Viticultori in Cupramontana ~...
by Jo Diaz | Feb 22, 2018 | Jo's World, PR 101, PR Advice, Wine Blogger, Wine Samples, Wine tasting, Winery, Wines
I think by this point you know it’s not for free products, but you still may not know WHY.
by Jo Diaz | Jan 1, 2018 | Jo's World, Wine Blogger
Prefatory After writing my blog post story Twelve years of blogging… What do I have to show for it? Prohibition Redux, (December 8, 2017) I realized that I needed better time management for 2018’s writing. I love to write, was born to write. This blog is where...
by Jo Diaz | Jun 27, 2017 | IMHO, Jo's World, Spirits, Wine, Wine Blogger
At least, that’s how I feel, every time… And, I’ve got better things to do… How many cocktail concepts are you going to send to me, PR people for the hotel industry and/or spirits companies, before you realize, no sample, no story. Bloggers are...
by Jo Diaz | May 30, 2017 | California, History, Jo's World, Juicy Tale, Wine
Photo copyright: aliensprog / 123RF Stock Photo Years ago, I worked for Ironstone Vineyards, thanks to the John and Gail Kautz family. Stephen (Steve) Kautz was president and my direct contact. The following story is one of my favorite memories, while working in the...
by Jo Diaz | Apr 3, 2017 | Jo's World, Sierra, Wine
Years ago, I worked for Ironstone Vineyards. The following story is one of my favorite memories, while working in the Sierra Mountain region. It all happened in Calaveras County. It was a two and a half year gig. I intuitively knew going into it that it would only...
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