by Jo Diaz | Mar 4, 2019 | Alps, Italian Alps, Italy, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Wine
When I was asked to taste PETER ZEMMER wines from the Italian Alps, as samples, “What a rare opportunity; wines from the Italian Alps are so unfamiliar for many. Mr. Zemmer’s terroir and wines are a real treat!” I thought. And, do you know what?...
by Jo Diaz | Nov 21, 2018 | Imports, Oregon, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Red Wine, Rosé, Sample, White Wine, Wine
[PHOTO: Purchased] Company samples are listed with each wine. PREFACE HEART ~ THE WINERY: This information came from the wineries’ notes. SCIENCE ~ WINEMAKING ~ From the winery. SOUL ~ Jo’s Musings The early bird arrived with all of these samples. Each...
by Jo Diaz | Jun 1, 2018 | Moscato, Piedmont, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Sicily, Veneto, Wine
LA FIERA ~ Abruzzo La Fiera has a wonderful story… Especially if you’re a merry-go-round groupie. In the early 70s, I took my two-year old daughter to a fair, and we rode the merry-go-round for so long Katie fell asleep on it. I don’t even know how...
by Jo Diaz | Jun 22, 2017 | Opinion, Oregon, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Wine
IMAGE Copyright: rfoxfoto / 123RF Stock Photo Pinot Gris is a mutation of Pinot Noir. In a blind tasting, when placed with other white varieties, look for the telltale pink rim around the edge of the glass. You’ll guess this one correctly every time, and people...
by Jo Diaz | Feb 15, 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Petite Sirah, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Wine
[Pictured is Alvaro Zamora, vineyard manager for The Rubin Family of Wines] The following is very interesting info from Ciatti, Global Wine & Grape Brokers, regarding the 2016 harvest. The Ciatti Company Ciatti is the world’s largest and most comprehensive bulk...
by Jo Diaz | Sep 16, 2016 | Italy, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Veneto, Wine, Winery
Want to stand out above the madding crowd? Well, Astoria’s 2014 Alìsia Pinot Grigio surely does. So much so that I see it as a great picnic decoration, after you’ve enjoyed the wine. Gather some asters, daisies, Queen Ann’s Lace, whatever; put them...
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