by Jo Diaz | Dec 6, 2017 | History, Mission, Vineyards, VIT 101, Viticulture, Wine
Let’s remember that grapes are part of the American landscape. I used to wait patiently, under my grandmother’s arbor, for her Concord (Vitis labrusca) grapes to ripen in Maine’s sunshine. She’d then put the juice right into her Concord jelly....
by Jo Diaz | Jul 25, 2016 | History, Mission, Viticulture, Wine
The following was a final project that I wrote for my Enology class at Santa Rosa Junior College, taught by Pat Henderson, winemaker for Valley of the Moon. It was regarding the Mission Grape’s role in California Wine Viticultural history. After my presentation,...
by Jo Diaz | Jul 21, 2016 | Bubbly Wine, Chile, Sparkling wine, Wine
That’s what I’ve been saying all spring into summer, “It’s Rosé, José,” and this time it was an Estelado from Miguel Torres de Chilé! Olé! A list of what’s been pouring in, in an unprecedented amount… 2015 Masi Rosa dei Masi...
by Jo Diaz | Feb 3, 2015 | History, Twice, Viticulture, Wine, Winemaking
The following was a final project that I wrote for my Enology class at Santa Rosa Junior College, taught by Pat Henderson, winemaker for Valley of the Moon. It was regarding the Mission Grape’s role in California Wine Viticultural history. After my presentation,...
by Jo Diaz | Mar 17, 2011 | History, Spain, Variety, Vineyards, Viticulture, Wine Making
The following was a final project that I wrote for my Enology class taught by Pat Henderson, winemaker for Valley of the Moon. After my presentation, which included a tasting of a light but flavorful Malvadino Mission wine, Pat asked for permission to use this piece...
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