by Jo Diaz | May 28, 2022 | Chile, Colchagua Valley, Sample, Sauvignon Blanc, Wine
First things first: Have you ever wondered what the chemical is that’s responsible for the unique aroma of Sauvignon Blanc? Surely nothing is more distinctive in other wine grape varieties and you’d be right to think that. It is Methoxypyrazines...
by Jo Diaz | Jun 3, 2020 | Pinot Noir, Sample, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, Wine
Pinot, Pinot, Pinot; we’re all pretty turned onto this one, right? After “Sideways, we all wanted to taste Santa Barbara Pinots, right? The following 2016 Lucas & Lewellen Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara County, now defines Pinot in Santa Babara for me....
by Jo Diaz | Mar 23, 2020 | Chile, PR 101, PR Advice, Public Relations, Public Service Announcement, Sample, Wine
The images in this blog post are from yesterday’s walk in my yard, as I took a few moments to realign our current reality. They’ll ultimately make sense, once you’ve read through this public service message. These times aren’t just trying,...
by Jo Diaz | Feb 26, 2020 | France, Merlot, Napa, Red Wine, Rhone, Sample, Wine
I’ve written about winter white wines, in Winter Wonderland Whites: Think Wine, Regionality, Food, and Umani Ronchi Vellodoro Pecorino. I also want to pay homage to winter reds as Heartwarming Wines, because they just are. National Heart Month is February, as...
by Jo Diaz | Feb 24, 2020 | Argentina, Australia, California, France, Lodi, Mendoza, Oregon, Red Wine, Rhone, Sample, Wine
I’ve written about winter white wines, in Winter Wonderland Whites: Think Wine, Regionality, Food, and Umani Ronchi Vellodoro Pecorino. I also want to pay homage to winter reds as Heartwarming Wines, because they just are. National Heart Month is February, as...
by Jo Diaz | Jan 14, 2020 | Côtes du Rhône, France, French Wine, Rhone, Sample, White Wine, Wine, Wine and Food, Wine Samples, Wine tasting, Winemaker, Winery, Wines
This intro is for five wines tasted in a series. If you want to just skip to the wine, scroll down for “Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône Blanc.” Winter white wines are so scrumptious, with not only dense foods, but also with lighter foods. I don’t think...
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