by Jo Diaz | Apr 25, 2021 | Bordeaux, Spain, Wine, Wine Appreciation, Wine Book, Wine Ed, Wine Education, Wine Event, Wine Writer, Wines
Kevin Zraly is an extraordinary, wine educator I’ve long admired. Getting to know him over the years has taught me how extremely knowledgeable he truly is. It was delightful finally meeting him in Tuscany, at Castello di Meleto, a few years ago. He was on a...
by Jo Diaz | Mar 28, 2021 | Cincault, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Music, Rock n'Roll, Rosé, Syrah, Wine, Wine Negociant, Winemaker, Winemaking
INTRODUCTION OF HAMPTON WATER I once wrote: New Rock n’ Roller Who’s Segued to the Liquid Side ~ An update, coming soon. I’ve historically been collecting who also has segued from rock n’roll into rockin’ wine, since I left rock radio. My first of...
by Jo Diaz | Mar 7, 2021 | Beaujolais, Contest, France, French Wine, Gamay, Wine
With the introduction of the Fifth Annual Georges Duboeuf Nouveau Art Label competition, the winery is once again seeking new artwork for over one million bottles of their Beaujolais Nouveau. This is a very personal project for me. In 2011, I had received my first...
by Jo Diaz | Mar 1, 2021 | Petite Sirah, Wine
Since 2002, I’ve been gathering information about Petite Sirah, with one item being a bit sketchy; namely, did François Durif know what plant he crossed with Peloursin? The original info given to me came from an old family’s oral history and it now it...
by Jo Diaz | Feb 10, 2021 | Barbera, Castello di Gabiano, Italian Alps, Italy, Italy wines, Piedmont, Wine
Piedmont, Italy is a place I’ve never visited; but, I’m headed there, once Covid travel restrictions are lifted. Yesterday’s story began my virtual journey. Briefly: Covid’s restrictions stopped all travel, as I was supposed to be in Piedmont...
by Jo Diaz | Jan 8, 2021 | Barbera, Italy, Piedmont, Wine
We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us ~ Anonymous Oh, Covid… you’re such a marplot! [Images are the property of CASTELLO Di GABIANO, except where noted.] I could have been right here in November, if life didn’t include you,...
by Jo Diaz | Dec 16, 2020 | Education, France, Italy, Wine, Wine tasting, Wine Travel, Winemaking, Wines
This short-list of wine Education Gifts is comprised of some truly great wine gifts I’ve researched, beyond also giving Wine Books. They’re worth sharing. Some are old ideas and some are new ideas; each one brings something very unique to the education of...
by Jo Diaz | Dec 14, 2020 | Book Sample, Books, Education, Wine, Wine Ed, Wine Education, Wine Novel, Wine Writer, Women in Wine
DISCLAIMER: All of the following books were sent to me as #sample copies for my reviews. Then there are wine books that are slowly savored, in sound bites. Do you remember the days of getting ready for a book report? Yeah, that’s what it is. Part of my blogging time...
by Jo Diaz | Dec 7, 2020 | Book Sample, Books, History, History Wine, Wine, Wine Culture, Wine Ed, Wine Education, Wine HIstory
The most fascinating books, for me, seem to be those that explore the past. It took me years to appreciate the history of anything, but Puritans and the Catholic Church. Perhaps it was because of my high school, history classes. Miss Murphy was about 100-years old (I...
by Jo Diaz | Nov 9, 2020 | Books, Entertainment, Research, Wine, Wine Ed, Wine Education, Wine Etiquette, Wine Hospitality
Jim Schleckser is a Certified Sommelier, and he’s also a best-selling author. Borrowed from his Website: He is an energetic and popular speaker at national business conferences and corporate events, focusing on the leverage points to improve your business...
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