by Jo Diaz | Nov 17, 2015 | Event, Importer, Imports, Italy, Jo's World, South Africa, Wine, Wine Business, Wine Century Club, Wine Etiquette
Definition of indigenous: “…originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; native (often followed by to): the plants indigenous to Canada; the indigenous peoples of southern Africa. 2. innate; inherent; natural (usually followed by...
by Jo Diaz | Aug 27, 2015 | Wine, Wine Appreciation, Wine Culture, Wine Education, Wine Etiquette
Yesterday’s story about the Napa Wine Train sparked some very interesting comments on that post. Wine industry comments support the issue Great thread, Jo! Should be a “must read” for all “wine professionals”, whether in Napa or not! Interestingly, this incident...
by Jo Diaz | Aug 20, 2015 | Petite Sirah, PS I Love You, Vineyards, Viticulture, Wine, Wine Business, Wine Making, Zinfandel
This is Day 3 of a series for Robert Biale Vineyards commemorating 25 years of their dedication to preserving historic vineyards. It’s not just about growing wine grapes for the Biale team. It about history, people, wine grapes, terroir, and the best use for all...
by Jo Diaz | Jun 27, 2014 | Award, Wine, Wine Blogger, Wine Business
I don’t write this blog for other bloggers. I know they’re not my audience; although, for many, that’s their joie de vivre and that’s just fine. There’s a camaraderie among wine bloggers, and once a year they gather to enjoy each...
by Jo Diaz | Jun 25, 2014 | Marketing, Wine, Wine HIstory, Winemaking
Want to know how to get my attention? With an email that has a personal message in it, directed at me. If you send a press release to me, odds are I’m going to delete it before I even think about considering it. Why? My blog is not a journalistic news outlet...
Recent Comments