by Jo Diaz | Oct 10, 2023 | Argentina, Biodynamic, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Food & Wine, Food and Wine, Malbec, Organic, Red Wine, Terroir, White Wine, Wine
Domaine Bousquet’s Virgen Wines Domaine Bousquet’s family has created a wine called Virgen, with no added sulfites. They’re USDA approved as organic. I know plenty of very health-conscious people who will delight in these wines. Even if you’re...
by Jo Diaz | Dec 2, 2021 | Argentina, Biodynamic, France, Organic, South America, Viticulture, White Wine, Wine, Wine Business, Wine Country, Wine Culture
The origin of the Domaine Bousquet family travels back to the city of Carcassonne (karkasɔn), located in the southwest of France. With an elevation of 266–820 feet, roots of civilization run deeply here. With extensive remains of medieval fortifications, see the image...
by Jo Diaz | Aug 16, 2021 | Biodynamic, Chile, Colchagua Valley, Malbec, Mediterrean Climate, Organic, Sustainability, Wine, Wines of Chile
[PHOTO: Jo Diaz, all rights reserved] The fifth in a series about Sustainable Chilean Wines… Intro – Chilean Wines that Collectively Underline Chile’s Historic Commitments. Chilean Wine Lineup ~ Viña Maquis Gran Reserva Chilean Wine Lineup ~ Viña Koyle...
by Jo Diaz | Aug 9, 2021 | Biodynaic, Chile, Colchagua Valley, Organic, Sustainability, Wine
[PHOTO: Jo Diaz, all rights reserved] Intro – Chilean Wines that Collectively Underline Chile’s Historic Commitments. Chilean Wine Lineup ~ Viña Maquis Gran Reserva Chilean Wine Lineup ~ Viña Koyle Family Vineyards Chilean Wine Lineup ~ Viña Tarapacá Chilean...
by Jo Diaz | May 7, 2021 | Argentina, Art in Wine, Organic, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Wine
Mother’s Day: My mother has been gone for a long time now. I remember the day well. I had gone back to Maine, making that really difficult decision: Do I see her once more in life, or do I see her after she’s gone? It was really that fragile. When I...
by Jo Diaz | Feb 17, 2020 | Bordeaux, Organic, Sustainability, Sustainablility, Wine, Winemaker, Winemaking, Winery
I received an Email from Château de France, an 18th century Château, located in the Pessac-Leognan region of Graves. It’s part of the Union of Grand Crus of Bordeaux, and the email was an update regarding their vineyards and winery. This chateau is now working...
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