Peter Stafford Bow: One of The Most Brilliant, Fictional Wine Writers
Peter Stafford Bow: One of The Most Brilliant, Fictional Wine Writers ...with, Eastern Promise, this time, of who done it... When I get a query from wine novelist Peter Stafford-Bow to review his latest novel, as a sample, I go into hot sweats! Yes, Another one! As a...
Wildfires, Not Driven by Catastrophic Events, Can Be Better Managed Ahead of Time
We all had better get ready. Global warming is not going away any time soon. If you think you're safe, think again. I DON'T want to be a voice of doom. I want to have a voice of preparedness and positive results. It can still happen, we have time. Growing up on Lisbon...
Factors That Influence a Wildfire & How We Can Protect Ourselves, Fire Chief Turbeville
Factors That Influence a Wildfire & How You Can Protect Ourselves, starring Geyserville's Fire Chief Turbeville, and produced by Diaz Communications. This is not just meant for wine country, unlike my usual writing. It's meant for every human being on planet...
Launching International Petite Sirah Day, August 5, 2023, with Dark & Delicious Petite Sirah
Because it just had to happen, PS I Love You is Launching International Petite Sirah Day, August 5, 2023, with Dark & Delicious. PS I Love You is 21 years old, and we're legally old enough to enjoy wine. We're also really ready to celebrate Dark & Delicious,...
2022 Côtes du Rhône: Louis Bernard and Domaine Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Wondrous
2022 Côtes du Rhône by Louis Bernard and Domaine Paul Jaboulet Aîné were smoothly wondrous, for sure, as Rhône wines go! Enjoying them had me remembering my journey into France, and longing for it again. My sashay into France began in Lyon, with no idea at the...
Domaine Carneros Debuts a New Menu for their Popular “Bubbles & Bites” Experience
Domaine Carneros debuts a new menu for their popular “Bubbles & Bites” experience. This one is going to be a journey through Southeast Asia. I find this incredibly inviting. Foods from Southeast Asia excite my palate. Just thinking about it, when I read the...
Welcome to a Study of Uruguay Wine Through a Castel Pujol Sample
It takes a huge image to show how small Uruguay truly is, done deliberately to emphasize this small country. It seemed to me, on this global map, perhaps Uruguay is the size of California, so I compared. Uruguay's 1.8968 trillion feet. The size of California is...
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 opportunity to...
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...