by Jo Diaz | Jun 7, 2022 | Marketing, Pacific Ocean, Sonoma County, Wine, Wine Business, Wine Country, Wine Event, Wine Hospitality, Wine Importer, Wine Innovation, Wine Marketing
Okay, maybe it might only take these two sheets, and not three sheets to the wind; but, the lasting impression is still going to be made and linger a long time. I still recall coming up the East River in New York Harbor, with a female sailor and her 60-foot sailing...
by Jo Diaz | May 28, 2022 | Chile, Colchagua Valley, Sample, Sauvignon Blanc, Wine
First things first: Have you ever wondered what the chemical is that’s responsible for the unique aroma of Sauvignon Blanc? Surely nothing is more distinctive in other wine grape varieties and you’d be right to think that. It is Methoxypyrazines...
by Jo Diaz | May 3, 2022 | African American Vintners, Event, Wine, Wine and Food, Wine Appreciation, Wine Business, Wine Country, Wine Culture, Wine Ed, Wine Education, Wine Event, Wine HIstory, Wine Hospitality, Wine Publicist, Wine tasting, Wine Travel, Wine Writer, Wine-Blog
When I organized the Association of African American Vintners, multiculturalism in the wine industry began, in 2002. Seeing the positive growth results just happened on April 24, 2022. Please note, my wine blog is (and has always been) my wine journal, for experiences...
by Jo Diaz | Apr 19, 2022 | Tour, Travel, Wine
I’ve often wondered, each time I’m on an airplane and each time a plane flies overhead, how much poison is spewed into the atmosphere. Clearly, I have wings on my feet, so flying has been part of my lexicon. But I also do worry, because sustainability is...
by Jo Diaz | Apr 17, 2022 | Wine
[PHOTO Purchased: credit harvepino, all rights reserved.] Let’s begin with hemispheres… Southern Hemisphere: Two of the main wine valley regions in South America are Chile and Argentina. I easily relate to the coastal, parallel wine regions of the Northern...
by Jo Diaz | Apr 15, 2022 | Wine
PASSOVER Yikes! The high holidays began today, with the Jewish Passover. Ramadan started on April 1, and lasts until April 30th. Christians begin Good Friday today, and continue celebrating until Easter Sunday. A time of renewed focus, even if it’s just a...
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