PR 101: Finding the Right People in Your Career
PR 101: Finding the Right People in Your Career isn't always an easy path to be on, and this is being stated after 30 years in wine, with another 10 in broadcast radio. Radio was definitely easier, although I did have some challenges, too. That was all described in...
Peter Stafford-Bow Has A New Wine Thriller Novel
Peter Stafford-Bow, a wine professional, writing thrilling wine suspense novels, has just released his new wine thriller. I hope you're not a nail biter. I gave up chewing nails long ago. I do know I wouldn't have any nails left for "The End" if I hadn't, after Black...
Public Relations: You’ve Either Got It Or You Don’t
Good PR Makes Things Happen I remember that one day I overheard a group of girls saying, "Jo (Ann's) the nice one." That's how I got labeled early on. You've either got it, or you don't. And, if you don't, for pity sake, find someone who can help you to smooth...
Importance of Public Relations Isn’t Underscored Enough
The Importance of Public Relations Isn't Underscored Enough A Slow Burn From the Start Public relations is a slow burn. I know this because I have been practicing it since before I knew what to call it. I was raised by grandparents who operated from a pure base. They...
Napa Legend Doug Stanton Shares Petite Sirah Grapes
A Great Story To Tell I've been in the wine business since early 1993, as a result I've seen many incarnations, including my own. All are fascinating stories to tell; in fact I’ve been sharing them on my blog since 2005. These stories have depth, due to their natural...
Not Everyone Launches A National Day For A Grape
Not everyone launches 24 Years Educating About Petite Sirah Since October 2002. I did. With Petite Sirah, I've been able to do anything I've wanted to with it, because no one else cared when I did, and I love freedom. In 2002, I was asked by Louis M. Foppiano,...
Sharing My Wine Cellar With You, And Bubbles Are Fabulous
I'm sharing my wine cellar with you and bubbles are top of the agenda, always. The business of wine loves to tell you what's coming up for a holiday, and who matches well with what. I do it, too, yet I like to tell you about wines for any occasion, or no occasion at...
Do You Know Alentejo, Portugal’s São Martino Adega?
Portugal's Alentejo Region Do You Know Alentejo, Portugal's São Martino Adega? It's okay if you don't, neither did I until I had that magical journey. So, now I look at Portugal with a whole new set of eyes and brain, from farm to Talhas, to tables... Second Stop ~...
Flowers for Memorial Day: Personal Weekend Story
Somewhat Confusing Holiday Memorial Days are a bit confusing for many of us, since we not only have Memorial Day but we also have Veterans Day. We're just thrilled to have a long weekend, to be perfectly honest. Then, we wonder which military day is...