by Jo Diaz | Dec 30, 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon, France, French Wine, Syrah, Wine
[Photo: sapannpix] Surely, the wine on New Years Eve and New Years Day don’t only include bubbles, right? Sometimes it’s great fun to be out on New Years Eve and last long enough to segue into “what’s next?” In large events with crowds,...
by Jo Diaz | Jul 25, 2018 | Chardonnay, Grenache, Grenache Rose, Malbec, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Tempranillo, Vineyards, Viognier, Wine
BOTH SKY PHOTOS: ACVEDUC ~ Top of page, from original source. Bottom one is original source. Titled: “Two couples of hawks in the summer cloudy sky” A whirling gust blew in, when I opened the screen door… The wings over Oregon had arrived. And...
by Jo Diaz | May 11, 2018 | Cinsalut, France, French Wine, Grenache, Importer, Imports, Rhone, Rosé, Roussillon, Syrah, Wine, Wine of the Week
Crafted for Maison M. Chapoutier, the 2017 Les BilaHaut Rosè les Vignes de Pays D’OC safely arrived. So easy to enjoy, a consistent brand. This is a wine to bring to pétanque and be the hit of the party. Rosé is such a fun experience. It adds a rosy glow to any...
by Jo Diaz | Feb 1, 2018 | Event, Wine
THE SOMM JOURNAL As a public service to The Tasting Panel, if you are a producer that crafts a high end Grenache or a Grenache Blend, you have an opportunity to pour at a walk-around tasting in the LA area. There’s no fee, just pour your wine and have someone to...
by Jo Diaz | Aug 5, 2014 | Portugal, Wine, Wine Business, Wine Making, Winemaker, Winemaking, Winery
Moves can be so disruptive, but in the end, they’re always for a better life experience… And so it’s always fun for me to keep an eye on who’s doing what. I first became aware of Carica Wines, at the first Wine Blogger’s Conference held...
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