by Jo Diaz | May 14, 2019 | Carneros, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Wine, Wine Business, Wine Country, Wine Culture, Wine Education, Wine Hospitality, Wine Philology, Wine tasting, Winemaker, Winemaking, Winery, Wines
Who can define a regional American Viticultural Area (AVA) better: The collective marketing decisions from a gaggle of people, and a Webmaster who simply needs content? Or, the historian who did the research and development? I always begin my searches with the...
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 | Oct 3, 2018 | Oregon, Pinot Noir, Wine, Winemaker, Winemaking, Winery
[PHOTO: from Eric Eide, Diaz Communications wine client] As a wine publicist, there are many times when writing technical data introductions are required. Winemakers, after all, have little time to be crafting their own messages. In some instances, however, someone...
by Jo Diaz | Jul 25, 2018 | Chardonnay, Grenache, Grenache Rose, Malbec, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Tempranillo, Vineyards, Viognier, Wine
BOTH SKY PHOTOS: ACVEDUC ~ Top of page, from original source. Bottom one is original source. Titled: “Two couples of hawks in the summer cloudy sky” A whirling gust blew in, when I opened the screen door… The wings over Oregon had arrived. And...
by Jo Diaz | Dec 19, 2017 | France, Imports, Italy, Pinot Noir, Rhone, Russian River Valley, Syrah, Wine
Since November 1994, the Ultimate Thanksgiving issue from Bon Appétit holds the most delicious recipes ever for holiday meals that features turkey, chicken, goose, name the bird and here you’ll find deliciousness. And each year, I run right back to this well...
by Jo Diaz | Jun 2, 2017 | Oregon, Pinot Noir, Wine, Wine of the Week, Winemaking, Winery
Mindful tasting is paying attention to the flavor, smell, and texture of a wine, and noticing how it makes you feel. Writing about wine, given these parameters, then becomes a lot of fun. Evolution Wine is here to deliver the party to the party… E Wines’...
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