by Jo Diaz | Sep 17, 2015 | Adega de Borba, Alentejo, Wine, Wine HIstory, Wine Hospitality, Winemaker, Winemaking, Winery, Wines of Portugal
Another day in the life with Enoforum Wines as my host, while enjoying The Wines of Portugal. Winemaker Óscar Gato of Adega Coop de Borba is based in the town of Borba, a municipality of the Évora District, in Portugal. As I’ve written earlier this week, to...
by Jo Diaz | Sep 15, 2015 | Portugal, Wine
In order to understand the wines of Portugal, first you must understand its culture. My friend Delfim Costa sent this book to me from Portugal. I was so touched with his unexpected generosity, that it became a New Year’s resolution to learn more about Portugal....
by Jo Diaz | Nov 4, 2014 | Culture, Play, Portugal, Travel, Wine, Wine Education
The culture of wine transcends what’s in the vineyard, in the wine cellar, and what’s in the glass. It takes all of that into account, and it also the people, the customs (including foods) and the arts. When I study wine, I immerse myself in every single...
by Jo Diaz | May 1, 2014 | Alentejo, Portugal, Wine, Wine Business
When I buy a bottle of wine, a cork closure is as much a choice for me, as is the wine. Having read a story about cork in the Wall Street Journal called, “Plastic or real cork: Which is the better way to seal a wine bottle?” it got me thinking, and I...
by Jo Diaz | Mar 31, 2014 | Imports, Wine
Here are some thoughts… Do you ever wonder, “Why do imports seem to cost less than domestic wines?” Each day I analyze who’s clicking onto my blog, from aggregated sources. I found my story, the one about Marlene Rossman, an extraordinary wine...
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