by Jo Diaz | Jul 25, 2021 | Biodynamic, Carménère, Chile, Colchagua Valley, Sustainablility, Wine, Wines of Chile
[PHOTO: Jo Diaz] As mentioned in my first story in this series, Chilean Wines that Collectively Underline Chile’s Historic Commitments, I’ve entered into a process of learning right now… So welcome, especially if you’re learning some things, too, about...
by Jo Diaz | Feb 19, 2020 | Sonoma County, Sustainability, Sustainablility, Vineyards, Viticulture, Wine
In my story of Napa Valley – All of the Rutherford Dust Society Landholding Members are Now Active in the Napa Green Land Program – I mentioned the following: “The twenty-five-year-old organization of growers and vintners in the Rutherford...
by Jo Diaz | Feb 17, 2020 | Bordeaux, Organic, Sustainability, Sustainablility, Wine, Winemaker, Winemaking, Winery
I received an Email from Château de France, an 18th century Château, located in the Pessac-Leognan region of Graves. It’s part of the Union of Grand Crus of Bordeaux, and the email was an update regarding their vineyards and winery. This chateau is now working...
by Jo Diaz | Feb 10, 2020 | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Ecology, Event, Napa, Rutherford, Sustainability, Sustainablility, Vineyards, Viticulture, Wine, Wine Education, Wine Event
ANDRÉ TCHELISTCHEFF said, “It takes Rutherford dust to grow great Cabernet.” This has not been missed, but those who love, grow, make, and enjoy drinking Napa Valley Cabernets. The perfect location for a perfect American Cabernet. If you don’t...
by Jo Diaz | Oct 23, 2019 | Beaujolais, France, Gamay, Sustainablility, Wine, Wine tasting, Wine Travel, Wine Writer, Wine-Blog
The theme of recreation still does live on at Château de Nervers, all while they are making world-class wines. I was touring with a media group this past July, in Odenas, Brouilly, France, as guests of owners Jean-Benoit Chabannes and his charmingly delightful wife...
by Jo Diaz | Jun 4, 2018 | Agricuture, California, Non Profit, RCD, Sonoma Resource Conservation District, Sustainablility, Wine
Last week I shared information about the The Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District (RCD). Mostly connected to the Western portion of Sonoma County, I didn’t realize how wide spread this resource conversation effort is… Like, ALL of California, for...
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