by Jo Diaz | Aug 10, 2020 | Wine, Wine Travel, Wine Writer
With Fodor’s Travel Guides, we can explore world regions from the eyes, ears, and penmanship of regional writers. Many of our own decisions are based on the reviews in print and online, about these fabulous and global places of interest. USA Europe Africa and...
by Jo Diaz | Jan 12, 2020 | Burgundy, Food and Wine, France, French Wine, Wine, Winemaking, Winery, Wines, Wne and Food
Winter white wines are so scrumptious, with not only dense foods, but also with lighter foods. I don’t think of them so much as seasonal, anymore; i.e., “I only drink red wines in winter and white wines in summer.” That’s as passé as...
by Jo Diaz | Jun 30, 2018 | Event, Food and Wine, Russian River Valley, Wine, Wine Country, Wine Culture, Wine Ed, Wine Education
PHOTO: Andrey Cherkasov This wine and food event is going to be really delicious; and in the process, you’ll learn all about a Paulée Dinner. www.lapaulee.com/ ~ La Paulée is a series of events celebrating the wines and winemakers of Burgundy, alternating yearly...
by Jo Diaz | Nov 14, 2014 | Diaz Communications, Event, Food & Wine, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, Sonoma County, Wine, Zinfandel
Acorn Winery & Alegría Vineyard When Acorn Winery was just a twinkle in Bill Nachbaur’s eye, I was there to see the glow. At that time, Bill and Betsy Nachbaur only owned Alegría Vineyards, and Bill was getting itchy to see what his grapes would taste like,...
by Jo Diaz | Jul 9, 2014 | Field Blend, Vineyards, Vintner, Viticulture, Wine, Wine Making, Winemaker, Winery
A question that I can’t help but ask, “If you grew 60 different grape varieties, what would you do with them?” The reason for asking this is that I just met with Bill and Betty Nachbaur of Acorn Winery, for a second time. I say second time, because I...
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