by Jo Diaz | May 3, 2023 | Geography, Sample, South America, Uruguay, Wine
It takes a huge image to show how small Uruguay truly is, done deliberately to emphasize this small country. It seemed to me, on this global map, perhaps Uruguay is the size of California, so I compared. Uruguay’s 1.8968 trillion feet. The size of California is...
by Jo Diaz | Dec 2, 2021 | Argentina, Biodynamic, France, Organic, South America, Viticulture, White Wine, Wine, Wine Business, Wine Country, Wine Culture
The origin of the Domaine Bousquet family travels back to the city of Carcassonne (karkasɔn), located in the southwest of France. With an elevation of 266–820 feet, roots of civilization run deeply here. With extensive remains of medieval fortifications, see the image...
by Jo Diaz | Aug 19, 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, South America, Sustainability, Wine, Wine Ed, Wine Education, Wine-Blog
[PHOTO: Jo Diaz, all rights reserved] This is the sixth wine, and last in this series about Sustainable Chilean Wines, but definitely not the least. In fact, this one is the most recognizable to me… Intro – Chilean Wines that Collectively Underline Chile’s...
by Jo Diaz | Aug 1, 2021 | Chile, Colchagua Valley, South America, Wine
[PHOTO: Jo Diaz] The fourth in a series about Sustainable Chilean Wines… Intro – Chilean Wines that Collectively Underline Chile’s Historic Commitments. Chilean Wine Lineup ~ Viña Maquis Gran Reserva Chilean Wine Lineup ~ Viña Koyle Family Vineyards Now...
by Jo Diaz | Aug 31, 2018 | Chile, Importer, Imports, Sauvignon Blanc, South America, Wine
Sample wines provided Quintessential Wines ~ Matetic EQ Coastal Sauvignon Blanc 2017 PREFACE – PART 1 ~ WHITE WINES Wine samples come to to me as a single bottle. Some arrive in a package of two or three. On other occasions, a case (or there about) arrives. This...
by Jo Diaz | Jun 23, 2017 | Argentina, Chile, Malbec, South America, Wine
Wines of the Week It’s pretty interesting when one starts a wine business. I’ve taken more than a few people through this process. First the owners have a few bottles to sell (between 200 to 500 cases). The price is set and off they go. As they grow,...
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