by Jo Diaz | Jan 9, 2013 | Jo's World, Lodging, Restaurants, Sierra, Travel, Wine, Wine Country, Wine HIstory, Wine Hospitality
Years ago, I worked for Ironstone Vineyards. It was a two and a half year gig, and I intuitively knew going into it that it would only last two years. It managed to squeak out to two and a half years, with the last six months really squeaking along… except for...
by Jo Diaz | Apr 14, 2009 | Event, Lodging, PS I Love You, Wine, Wine Business, Winemaker, Winery
While working for wine companies, I was very lucky to have been sent to 40 of the 50 US states. I attended all the major wine festivals (Aspen, Boston, New Orleans, Santa Fe, Charlotte, etc.), pouring wine for the wine companies I was representing, while experiencing ...
by Jo Diaz | Sep 27, 2008 | Lodging, Wine, Wine Country
The Pacific Coast is very dramatic. It’s a far cry from my Atlantic roots, where waves quietly lap sandy shores on the best of days, and maybe have three to four foot waves on the worst of days. In this Sonoma County region, fog is as much a part of the...
by Jo Diaz | May 19, 2008 | Lodging
There are just some places that once you’ve visited, they’ve found a home deep within your heart. The Longboat Key Club has done such a thing to me… And the placement is so deep that I find myself not only continually finding my way back, but also...
by Jo Diaz | Feb 20, 2008 | Art in Wine, Lodging, Melanie's Wine Reviews, Wine, Winery
Melanie Hoffman When I first moved to California 15 years ago, and may I say wow 15 years, but I digress… When I first moved here, Healdsburg was where my heart found its home. I have lived in Healdsburg the majority of my time spent in California. Healdsburg...
by Jo Diaz | Jan 26, 2008 | Lodging
Having clients all over the place – versus being a regional PR person – has me traveling for business on occasion. Heading down to the Paso Robles area has become a special adventure. I travel from Sonoma County to Paso to check in with the Donati...
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