by Jo Diaz | Mar 22, 2017 | Books, Petite Sirah, Russian River Valley, Wine
White with Fish, Red with Murder, by Harvey Mazuk, is a murder mystery set in San Francisco and Russian River Valley in 1948. Harley Mazuk’s novel is one where you imagine Art Deco influences, with Humphrey Bogart (playing P.I. Frank Swiver) and Lauren Becall...
by Jo Diaz | Jul 25, 2016 | Event, PR 101, PR Advice, Wine
Who’s on “The List” at any wine event? First, it’s the primary influencers. They’re invited and the hosts are happy to have them. They’ll attend, and today’s social media responses don’t even have to wait for a paper to...
by Jo Diaz | Jun 30, 2016 | California, Marketing, Wine, Wine Business, Wine Business Innovation, Winery
Remember those fun days, when you had more friends than you had chores? Hide and go seek, kick the can, dancing in your friend’s living room, and playing a good game of Monopoly were your greatest joys… Then we all grew up. Today’s games surrounding...
by Jo Diaz | May 16, 2016 | Event, Jose Diaz, Napa, Stags Leap District, Wine
STAGS LEAP AVA Another day to leave the office, and explore more of my wine world? When I got the invite to experience Napa Valley for an important weekend for so many specific vintners, I had to decide… Chained to my desk, or go exploring? People come from all...
by Jo Diaz | Jan 6, 2016 | Event, Food & Wine, Napa, Petite Sirah, PS I Love You, Wine, Zinfandel
Napa Valley’s Robert Biale Vineyards is joining forces with renowned chef Chris Cosentino of San Francisco’s Cockscomb, at the James Beard Foundation’s Beard House in New York City. Small aside: I’ve been watching Robert Biale Vineyards since September...
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