by Jo Diaz | Jan 30, 2015 | Wine, Wine Competitions, Wine tasting
To all of my wine pals, I don’t know anyone who works more tirelessly for Pinot Noir than Barbara Drady does. Her Affairs of the Vine annual shootouts are worth your time and energy. I believe in the process of a collective palate, just as I do for individual...
by Jo Diaz | Mar 19, 2013 | Food & Wine, Oregon, Oregon Pinot Gris, Pinot Gris, Wine, Wine Competitions
Personally, I believe that an Oregon Pinot Gris is the perfect match for this one… But then, I’m somewhat connected and invested in Oregon Pinot Gris’ success. Still, I don’t get myself involved if I don’t believe in the product in the...
by Jo Diaz | Apr 3, 2012 | Marketing, Wine, Wine Competitions
It’s been a while since I’ve touted the virtues of a wine competition; not because it’s not been worth it, but because there’s not been anything new under the sun, in my thinking. I believe in them, regardless of the fact that it involves so...
by Jo Diaz | Mar 25, 2011 | Opinion, Wine, Wine Blogger, Wine Competitions, Wine Writer, Winery
This is a frequently asked question by wineries just starting out, as their owners are stymied by the fees, the amount of competitions out there, and the ultimate value that competitions play in the wine business. Frankly, name any industry and you’ll find that...
by Jo Diaz | Nov 23, 2010 | Event, Petite Sirah, PS I Love You, Variety, Viticulture, Wine, Wine Awards, Wine Business, Wine Competitions, Wine Education, Wine tasting, Wine Writer, Winemaker, Winery
At the Eighth Annual Petite Sirah Symposium sponsored by and held at Concannon Vineyard this past August, I planted a couple of my friends at this industry only event. Why? I felt that it’s important to get a handle on what the average consumer thinks of Petite...
by Jo Diaz | Aug 9, 2010 | Event, Marketing, Petite Sirah, PS I Love You, Social media, Variety, Wine, Wine Blogger, Wine Business, Wine Competitions, Wine Writer
[This Petite Sirah character was created by Appellation America, based on a poem I had written about Petite Sirah. Do you need inspiration, a wine with sensation?] The question posed to Dr. Vino at the Eighth Annual Petite Sirah Noble Symposium this year was,...
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