by Jo Diaz | Feb 21, 2018 | Importer, PR 101, PR Advice, Wine, Wine Education, Wine Etiquette, Wine Manners
Dear Wine Brands and Importers, We need to get something into balance, here… This is a bit redundant, but I’m going to repeat it again, anyway, because it’s an issue that’s not going away. Regardless of how much I (and others) write about it....
by Jo Diaz | Aug 28, 2015 | Wine, Wine & Food, Wine Manners
If you’ve read this one before, you know there’s room for additions. This was first published in Wine Business Monthly. It’s one of my rare rants, and was born from being on the road a bit too much (I think) at the time. While my schedule has slowed...
by Jo Diaz | Jan 16, 2015 | Public Relations, Wine, Wine Manners, Wine Publicist, Wine Writer
No answer is an answer, if you don’t understand that yet. When “no” is an answer, it t can mean several things: The person is on vacation The person isn’t quite sure what to say and needs more time to think about it It’s a...
by Jo Diaz | Mar 1, 2012 | Marketing, Opinion, Wine, Wine Manners
Okay, I’m from the Charm School generation. Seriously, my mother sent me to school to learn how to set a table, walk with a book on my head, and know how to wear gloves. (I’m might have flunked it… I’m not quite sure.) Regardless, I did pick up...
by Jo Diaz | Dec 19, 2011 | Amenities, Supplies, Services, Education, Entertainment, Video, Wine, Wine Education, Wine Etiquette, Wine Manners, Wine tasting
Last Friday, I talked about A Fabulous Holiday Gift for Your Favorite Wine Enthusiast ~ Le Nez Du Vin by Jean Lenoir. The Le Nez du Vin wine aroma kits, although great for beginners to get a handle on wine aromas, is more suited to a bit more advanced wine...
by Jo Diaz | Nov 3, 2011 | Wine, Wine Manners, Wine Related Products
During harvest, this is a good word to know, if you don’t already know it. Carboy is a common term in winemaking. I’ve heard it now for about two decades, always wondering about the derivative. It’s usually talked about in wine cellars, and is a...
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