by Jo Diaz | Mar 3, 2011 | Culture, Public Relations, Tales of a Tour Guide, Vineyards, Wine, Winery
When I worked at Robert Mondavi Winery, I loved all aspects of being there, with one exception. I had a really hard time with the repetition of Wine 101 three to four times a day. I reached the point of feeling like I was channeling Lily Tomlin, doing her Broadway hit...
by Jo Diaz | Aug 12, 2010 | Food & Wine, Wine, Wine Making
Image via Wikipedia I’m sitting here, sipping on a very expensive Chardonnay; lots of oak, 100 percent ML. It’s considered one of the best. Malolactic fermentation simplified: A + B = C Acid + Bacteria = Cream. The Acid is Malic, the same one found in...
by Jo Diaz | Jul 4, 2010 | Event, Flavors from the World of Wine, Food & Wine, Holiday, Petite Sirah, PS I Love You, Wine
As you’re grillin’ your steak this Fourth of July And suggesting to folks what wine they should buy, Please think of a wine with American roots. Give your family and friends a wine they can toot… Sirah with an “i” is all that I ask, While swimmers are swimmin’, and...
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 | Jan 14, 2010 | Food & Wine, Wine, Winery
I was very lucky to have access to some fabulous Balsamic vinegars from Charles Creek Kitchen, which is located in the town of Sonoma. I’ve written earlier about their Blueberry Flavored Balsamic Vinegar. I said then, and continue to remember, how it rocked my...
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