by Jo Diaz | Apr 20, 2018 | Petite Sirah, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, Sonoma County, Syrah, Wine, Wine of the Week, Wine Writer, Winemaker, Winemaking, Winery, Wines
Given to me by Jake Bilbro of Limerick Lane Wines… owner, winemaker… to enjoy, and wanted my opinion. PREFACE: THE HEART OF THE DEAL ~ THE WINERY: info is coming from the company’s own statements I can’t make up their history Nor am I to try...
by Jo Diaz | Apr 11, 2018 | Russian River Valley, Sonoma, Sonoma County, Wine Country, Wines, Wne and Food
When parents bring their children to wine country, any parent worth his or her salt will make sure to include something for the kids. This is just common sense. Expecting wine educators to also reduce their wine ed to a level of a day camp director, while also...
by Jo Diaz | Dec 29, 2017 | Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Event, Russian River Valley, Wine
Join us for two glorious days along Wine Road – Northern Sonoma County as we celebrate the 26th Annual Winter WINEland! 2018. It’s right in my backyard, on January 13 and 14, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., each day. We love seeing you all, wine glasses...
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 | Aug 3, 2017 | Green Valley, History, Russian River Valley, Wine
Who arrived in Sonoma County first to begin growing wine grape and making wines, for instance, is rarely discussed. This is perhaps because it was so fleeting, in the grand scheme of time. Yet, it’s very important to note and not be left trailing into the sunset. If...
by Jo Diaz | Jul 25, 2017 | Green Valley, History, Pomo, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Wine
Do we really think the Russians haven’t been here before, claiming some of the United States for themselves? If we don’t think so, we need to re-think (or remember) that ASAP. Who arrived in Sonoma County first to begin growing wine grape and making wines,...
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