by Jo Diaz | Jun 22, 2026 | Napa, Petite Sirah, Wine
A Great Story To Tell I’ve been in the wine business since early 1993, as a result I’ve seen many incarnations, including my own. All are fascinating stories to tell; in fact I’ve been sharing them on my blog since 2005. These stories have depth, due to...
by Jo Diaz | Oct 5, 2025 | Petite Sirah, Sauvignon Blanc, Wine, Wine Making, Winemaker Profile, Zinfandel
There are many women in the business of wine. They range from owners, continue with winemakers, tasting room managers, to publicists, and viticulturists, and I’m starting with Phyllis Zouzounis. I’ve been working with wine since 1993, and have met many...
by Jo Diaz | Jul 13, 2025 | Obituary, Petite Sirah, Wine
The news of vintner John Concannon’s passing caught me quite off guard, because it really was so unexpected. John Concannon’s passing has left me with a deep sense of sorrow and reflection. His departure from our lives came as a shock, as I had always...
by Jo Diaz | Jul 23, 2024 | Event, Juicy Tale, Organization, Petite Sirah, PS I Love You, Public Relations, Wine, Wine and Food, Wine Business, Wine Country, Wine Culture
The quintessential lessons in Having A Themed Wine Party in style, is really a lot of fun. And, it’s also a lot of hard work. Firstly, Finding the ideal party planner is priceless, especially because they create those parties we all wish we had attended! Guess...
by Jo Diaz | Dec 19, 2021 | Petite Sirah, Petite Sirah Symposium, Prohibition, PS I Love You, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Wine, Wine Education, Wine Making, Wine Marketing, Wine Samples, Wine tasting, Winemaker, Winery, Wines, Zinfandel
She said, “If anyone can write about Foppiano Vineyards, Jo, you can.” This was said to me by my friend Lorraine Raguseo, who’s now part of their team through Quintessential Wines. And, she’s right. At this point in time, besides the family, I...
by Jo Diaz | Oct 26, 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Sauvignon Blanc, Wine
[PHOTO: Robert Pepi] Let’s start with nonpareil Robert Pepi and bring in (also) his nonpareil partner Steve Kreps. Robert Pepi and Steve Kreps Friends + Different Wine Interests Intersect Creation of Two Angels & Samuel Charles Wines When friends work...
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