by Jo Diaz | Mar 28, 2021 | Cincault, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Music, Rock n'Roll, Rosé, Syrah, Wine, Wine Negociant, Winemaker, Winemaking
INTRODUCTION OF HAMPTON WATER I once wrote: New Rock n’ Roller Who’s Segued to the Liquid Side ~ An update, coming soon. I’ve historically been collecting who also has segued from rock n’roll into rockin’ wine, since I left rock radio. My first of...
by Jo Diaz | Dec 30, 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon, France, French Wine, Syrah, Wine
[Photo: sapannpix] Surely, the wine on New Years Eve and New Years Day don’t only include bubbles, right? Sometimes it’s great fun to be out on New Years Eve and last long enough to segue into “what’s next?” In large events with crowds,...
by Jo Diaz | Oct 31, 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, Sample, Syrah, Wine
Sample: Creative Palate ~ for 2017 Casillero del Diablo Red Blend ~ Chile PREFACE HEART ~ THE WINERY SCIENCE ~ WINEMAKING ~ From the winery SOUL ~ Jo’s notes [PHOTO in cave: Jo Diaz, at Castello di Meleto, Gaiole in Chianti, Italy ~ PHOTO of old bottles:...
by Jo Diaz | May 11, 2018 | Cinsalut, France, French Wine, Grenache, Importer, Imports, Rhone, Rosé, Roussillon, Syrah, Wine, Wine of the Week
Crafted for Maison M. Chapoutier, the 2017 Les BilaHaut Rosè les Vignes de Pays D’OC safely arrived. So easy to enjoy, a consistent brand. This is a wine to bring to pétanque and be the hit of the party. Rosé is such a fun experience. It adds a rosy glow to any...
by Jo Diaz | May 3, 2018 | Cinsault, France, Grenache, Rhone, Rosé, Syrah, Wine, Wine of the Week
A Rose by Any Other Name ~ Rosé PREFACE: 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 SCIENCE ~ WINEMAKING SOUL ~ SAMPLE My tasting notes Imported from Sera Wine Imports, New...
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...
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