by Jo Diaz | Sep 19, 2016 | Wine, Wine Ed, Wine Education, Wine tasting, Winemaking
I’ve found myself asking that question many times, and I’m not afraid to do it when I’ve ordered a wine and it’s just lost that loving’ feelin.’ Larry Schaffer of Tercero Wines had this info on Facebook a few years ago. I asked...
by Jo Diaz | Jul 23, 2014 | Wine, Wine Blogger, Wine Writer
So many people are blogging about wine today: from pros, to connoisseurs, to hobbyists… Pros, it’s another platform. Connoisseurs, because it’s fun to share their thoughts, and maybe… just maybe… it will turn into later creds… like...
by Jo Diaz | Jan 22, 2014 | Direct to Consumer, Education, Wine, Wine Business, Wine tasting, Wine Writer
[Image of Sue Straight from San Francisco Chronicle wine judge Website.] Wine veteran, and wine industry direct to consumer wine coach, Sue Straight has launched her own business. Denise Gill, director of sales and hospitality at Ancient Oak Cellars and long-time...
by Jo Diaz | Mar 6, 2013 | Dear Diary, Event, Wine
I don’t believe that in any other industry it’s permissible to just show up without a ticket and expect to be let into a venue… a sporting event, a concert, a movie, a club that sells tickets? I may be wrong, and I’d love to know what other...
by Jo Diaz | Sep 18, 2012 | Walla Walla, Washington, Wine, Wine Country, Winemaker
UPDATE: RIP Eric Dunham, October 23, 2014 ________________________ I’m fascinated by how closely wine is aligned to art. It’s liquid art, really, when it’s a handcrafted procedure during the winemaking process. Many, like Jan Shrem of Clos Pegase,...
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