by Jo Diaz | Oct 21, 2019 | Napa, Wine, Wine Business, Wine Culture
I don’t usually report on real estate in the wine industry. I’ve just watched – for nearly 30 years – so many wineries changing hands, fading into the sunset, changing the name due to notoriety, the failings of venture capitalism, no legacy...
by Jo Diaz | Sep 1, 2017 | Wine
During this month of September, Concannon Vineyard will be celebrating for the entire month, due to their important Cabernet Sauvignon contributions, as it relates to California’s wine history. It all began in the Livermore Valley, ladies and gentlemen. Cabernet...
by Jo Diaz | Mar 17, 2017 | Holiday, Wine, Wine Business, Winemaker, Winemaking, Winery
While James Concannon may have not been the first Irish vintner to work in a vineyard or winery in the United States, he was clearly the first Irish vintner to create his own winery. This is why, for me, celebrating St. Patty’s Day has a lot of significance. So...
by Jo Diaz | Nov 12, 2015 | Australia, Livermore Valley, Wine, Winemaker
Years ago, when we were both working for Concannon Vineyard, Adam Richardson was hired to be their winemaker, while I was already their PR consultant. I had the joy of writing Adam’s bio for the winery. At the time, Adam had a strong background with Gallo. If...
by Jo Diaz | Sep 1, 2015 | California, Event, Green Valley, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Wine
The blessing of a harvest is a major, religious tradition in all wine regions. In the spring, many ceremonies also occur for the blessing of wine grape vines. I once had to research “why,” when asked; so, I went to my dear friend the Reverend Doctor John...
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