How Prepared Are Your Winery Guests for Safety, During Special Events?

How Prepared Are Your Winery Guests for Safety, During Special Events?

From Anderson Valley, a great Email question was raised from a wine advocacy leader, after receiving another Email was sent within a couple of weeks. Maggie Hawkins of Anderson Valley wrote. “Thanks for the update! Are you suggesting I send out another...
Women in Wine ~ During March ~ Oak Ridge Winery’s Collection Became a Focus

Women in Wine ~ During March ~ Oak Ridge Winery’s Collection Became a Focus

In the second half of March, I wrote the story Women in Wine Day ~ Let This Stand as Oak Ridge Winery’s Deserved Contribution, Only writing in part, I knew the second part would follow. Next, I drifted toward the management of Petite Sirah members and that PS Facebook...
Discovering Portuguese History, and Portugal’s Esporão Group Wines, Part 1

Discovering Portuguese History, and Portugal’s Esporão Group Wines, Part 1

Why discovering Portuguese history, and some wines from Portugal’s Esporão Group, helps to put wine into an overall perspective. Culture plays an enormous role in what the flavors of wine become. Yes, we can grab a bottle of wine and just throw it back, but...
Daisy Damskey on “Davis Doesn’t Teach You About Water Buffalo in the Vineyards”

Daisy Damskey on “Davis Doesn’t Teach You About Water Buffalo in the Vineyards”

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Jose Diaz and I’ve been working with the Kerry Damskey family, of Terroirs, Inc. and Palmeri Wines, creating videos in order to succinctly tell up-to-date stories. The following is a perfect trifecta: Kerry Damskey is the winemaking...
Foppiano: Before, During, After, and Today ~ Mastering the World of Wine

Foppiano: Before, During, After, and Today ~ Mastering the World of Wine

She said, “If anyone can write about Foppiano Vineyards, Jo, you can.” This was said to me by my friend Lorraine Raguseo, who’s now part of their team through Quintessential Wines. And, she’s right. At this point in time, besides the family, I...