by Jo Diaz | May 13, 2015 | Education, Entertainment, Variety, Wine
Variety versus varietal…I think I finally understand it all. This might even be the last time I bring this one up, ever again. The meme below, in this blog post, will just say it all for me, from now on. The Big Picture I’m sick to death of wine writers...
by Jo Diaz | Nov 3, 2011 | Wine, Wine Manners, Wine Related Products
During harvest, this is a good word to know, if you don’t already know it. Carboy is a common term in winemaking. I’ve heard it now for about two decades, always wondering about the derivative. It’s usually talked about in wine cellars, and is a...
by Jo Diaz | Feb 1, 2011 | Alentejo, Books, Portugal, Wine
Anne de Stoop not only captures the heart and soul of these wine regions: Minho Douro Oporto Alentejo … But, she also writes about: where to stay where to eat markets to visit museums to explore gardens to experience where shopping is the most fun If ever there...
by Jo Diaz | May 28, 2010 | Alentejo, Books, Culture, Event, Food & Wine, Portugal, Wine
FREE Tickets to Wine, Women & Shoes (just comment and click here for further details). Well, I did for 10 successful days, but it wasn’t always simple. This image was taken at Porto de Santa Maria, on Guincho Road. It’s located on the Atlantic Ocean,...
by Jo Diaz | Apr 8, 2010 | Food & Wine, Imports, Organization, Petite Sirah, Philanthropy Thru Wine, PS I Love You, Wine, Wine Business, Wine Making, Winery
[In the spirit of giving, this wonderful image didn’t cost me anything. When I need an image, and I’ve not be able to take it myself, I turn to professionals. I prefer to buy those images, rather than copying and pasting from the Internet. I don’t...
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