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The Wines of Long Island, by Jos Moreno-Lacalle | Mark As Read |
Wine-blog's Books page lists (with links) the wine books I've reviewed over time, since my first one on September 11, 2006. I was honoring Kevin Zraly's Windows on the World Complete Wine Course 1994. Kevin actually lost his staff, during the collapse of the Twin Tower, on September 11, and it just seemed like the […]
Living in the Land of Roses | Mark As Read |
May, the glorious month, when we know winter is truly behind us. Spring has sprung, and in a Mediterranean climate ~ where I'm living ~ so are the roses. They surround our homes, all colors, all styles, the visual flavors of the season. I just photographed this lovely Talisman, singular rose. Last year, just as […]
Long Time Coming Story ~ Castello di Amorosa | Mark As Read |
It seems like so long ago, from now, when I visited Castello di Amorosa in Calistoga, Napa Valley, on a whim. My husband Jose and I had just attended a media tasting for a Rutherford Dust event, and I decided that I wanted to not pass by Castello di Amorosa, as I had so many […]
Carneros Wine Alliance Annual Spring Barrel Tasting ~ 2019 | Mark As Read |
Who can define a regional American Viticultural Area (AVA) better: The collective marketing decisions from a gaggle of people, and a Webmaster who simply needs content? Or, the historian who did the research and development? I always begin my searches with the organizations. In this case, it's the Carneros Wine Alliance and the Sonoma [̷...
Romeo and Juliet Prosecco, the Angst and the Sparkle, in The World of Wine ~ Italy | Mark As Read |
[IMAGE by Wiesaw Jarek : VERONA, ITALY – MAY 1, 2016: Part of the wall covered with love messages in Juliet's house, Verona, Italy] SAMPLE: The following is a springtime-worthy (heck – all year-worthy) wine, delivered from Famiglia Pasquaand the vineyards of the Veneto region, in northeast Italy. PREFACE: HEART ~ THE WINERY: info is [...
When His Main Goal is Sustainability of Human Beings first and foremost | Mark As Read |
It's so gratifying to hear someone say, "I have an idea," and then to see it take shape. If you get to know Ron Rubin, you'll see his myriad of ideas take shape… I can't even count them anymore; he's like the energizer bunny! On Saturday, May 2, 2019, the Sonoma County Vintners Association bestowed […]...
Italian Passeggiata ~ Still a Cultural Phenomenon and it Includes Foods and Wines | Mark As Read |
Honestly, our American culture, in this May of 2019, has so drastically changed from when I was, say, 5-years old, in Maine. This seems unreal to me, now, but I do remember the first TV that came into my home. My dad was an early adopter of electronic gadgets. We had the first TV in […]
The World of Wine ~ Romeo and Juliette, when you have an adventurous palate | Mark As Read |
SAMPLES: The following are two springtime-worthy wines, fresh from Famiglia Pasqua, and the vineyards of the Veneto region in northeast Italy. Pasqua coincidentally means Easter in Italian a fittingly wine for this coming Easter Sunday, giusto? The Romeo & Juliet Passione Sentimento Rosso 2016 and the Romeo & Juliet Passione Sentimento Bia...
How A Small Company Finds Intriguing and Unique In-Roads to Success | Mark As Read |
Anne Bousquet – Al Ameri, CEO, Partner THE STAGE IS SET: Meeting Anne Bousquet – Al Ameri, of Domaine Bousquet, Mendoza Argentina, at Barn Diva in Healdsburg, brought not only the distance of the two hemispheres closer together, but it also connected many more fascinating dots during the meeting, of how to succeed against all […]
LuxeSF has announced its Rising Wine Star Award recipients | Mark As Read |
LuxeSF, the luxury marketing council, has announced it's Rising Wine Star Award recipients for 2018. The ceremony was held during their Seventh Annual Wineries Boot Camp, at the Lincoln Theater in Yountville. This was in the presence of over 300 wine industry marketing, sales and hospitality influentials, representing more than 100 Napa and Sonoma ...
The Most Embarrassing Side of Wine Travel Musings | Mark As Read |
This was the point where I should have taken a bow… Hindsight is always 20/20 vision, right? So, I'm a guest of Colonnara ViticultoriinCupramontana~ In the Castelli di Jesi region of Le Marche. This day, we were having lunch at family Ristorante in a neighboring town. It was as authentic as it could possibly be. […]
When Its Traditional and Its in Tuscany ~ Day 2 | Mark As Read |
I was the guest of Castello di Meleto in Gaiole ~ In the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany. Hosted by Antonia Caserta (sales manager), their winemaker Matteo Menicacci, and their agronomist Giovanni Maria Farina. Antonia translated, and I was also in the company of Michael Yurch (Bluest Sky Group) and Michael Apstein from Apstein On […]
Pairing Tuscan Wines with Tuscan Cuisine ~ Day 1 | Mark As Read |
GUEST: I was a guest at Castello di Meleto, in Gaiole (the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany), as orchestrated by Michael Yurch, of The Bluest Sky Group. When we, as Americans, think of Italian cuisine, pasta immediately comes to mind, right? In a word association game, I say Italian food, and most people respond with […]
Sonoma County Innovators and Icons to Be Honored ~ 2019 Sonoma County Barrel Auction | Mark As Read |
Each year, Sonoma County has a Barrel Auction. This is your opportunity to own a truly one-of-a-kind wine. I'll write about their weekend events. For now, I just want to highlight who is going to be honored: the Innovators and the Icons. PRESS RELEASE Cultivated in Sonoma Countys most acclaimed vineyards. Handcrafted by legendary winemakers. [̷...
Wines from the Italian Alps, what a rare region and delicious occurrence | Mark As Read |
When I was asked to taste PETER ZEMMER wines from the Italian Alps, as samples, "What a rare opportunity; wines from the Italian Alps are so unfamiliar for many. Mr. Zemmer's terroir and wines are a real treat!" I thought. And, do you know what? We're a curious lot, right? It's rare enough, tasty enough, […]
Wine Novels ~ If you havent read any, what are you waiting for? | Mark As Read |
Wine novels have been coming my way. Dick Rosano – one of my wine writing friends – has been my point of reference for wine novels, since 2012. Most books I receive as sample reading are not really found in the fantasy department; they're purposefully educational. What seems to be happening, from my observations for […]
If You Love Napa Valleys Stags Leap District, This Event Has Your Name All Over It | Mark As Read |
An American Viticultural Area (AVA) is a designated, wine grape-growing region in the United States,and has been for the nearly 39 years. The Augusta AVA surrounds the area in and around the town of Augusta, Missouri, which was the first recognized AVA recognized in the US, gaining their status on June 20, 1980. Stags Leap's […]
Cucina Tipica by Andrew Cotto ~ When youve been in Italy, books help the cultural return | Mark As Read |
BOOK REVIEW: How Andrew Cotto unravels his Cucina Tipica novel is cleverly maneuvered. I just couldn't put the book down for much else, until I got to "The End." As I was about to finish his book, my heart was pounding and so wanting an ending I could live with. Cucina Tipica is story about […]
Antoine Laurains Vintage 1954 It Was An Intriguing Year | Mark As Read |
Antoine Laurain's Vintage 1954 WINE-BLOG REVIEW: From the moment I touched the book, it was immediate love… The smell and feel of its pages… A tender, Parisienne SciFi, stepping back through a 1950's portal… all because of a bottle of wine, the right circumstances, and four characters… Every detail of 50's in this story, and...
Wine of the Week: Georges DubufFleurie2016 (Flower Label) | Mark As Read |
Sample:Quintessential Wines~ Georges DubufFleurie 2016 (Flower Label) PREFACE – PART 2 ~ RED WINES HEART ~ THE WINERY: This information came from an interview I had with Franck Duboeuf SCIENCE ~ WINEMAKING ~ From the winery SOUL ~Jo's notes Photo Credit: ricochet64 ~ Chapel of Saint Pierre in Beaujolais with Mont Brouilly World Region ~ [R...
St. Valentines Day to Sparkle and Shine | Mark As Read |
Valentine's Day is a very special day, dedicated to love. As my husband once told me, though, "Everyday is Valentine's Day." I thought it was his excuse for not caring about the assigned day for "lovers." His saying of "Every day is Valentines Day," as I came to learn, is that it's an infinity commitment, […]...
The Sweetheart Bubbles Ive Really Enjoyed ~ Perhaps You, Too? | Mark As Read |
The following #sample collection of bubbles are all from France, imported by Vineyard Brands. When a box of bubbles arrives, it instantly become party time… party in the sense of something very special just happened. For no apparent reason, no matter what was just happening, it just got really better. I'm reminded of Elizabeth Barrett […...
February is American Heart Month ~ Open Letter to California Wineries to Open Hearts | Mark As Read |
Will you be that hero in a heartbeat? February is American Heart Month Imaging Saving a Life I don't have to image. I have saved a life;and, I know what an amazing feeling it is to still think back to that fateful day in the 1960s. That moment is as vivid today, as it was […]
A Tasting Like No Other In Cupramontana Italy ~ Well Known For Its Native Varieties | Mark As Read |
Imagine having flown into a new country, and adding that to one's wine educational repertoire. Now imaging becoming part of a team for a week, meeting everyone for the first time. Then, all the new foods; and lastly, tasting indigenous varietal wines, mostly for the first time… You have to navigate it all, and you […]
It All Begins in The Vineyard with Root Cause | Mark As Read |
[PHOTO: Steven Laine with his new novel Root Cause, borrowed from his Facebook page. ADVANCE COPY] If you love wine, love to read, and love to occasionally embark on a fantasy wine journey based on actual wine facts, Steven Laine is going to deliver an impactful novel, of epic proportions. This story begins in the […]
Petaluma Gap Wines ~ Wildly Flavorful | Mark As Read |
[PHOTO: Dr. Mark Greenspan, borrowed from his Advanced Viticulture Website] From the famed viticulture expert Dr. Mark Greenspan in a Petaluma Gap Newsletter: According to viticulturist Mark Greenspan in thisWine Business Monthlyarticle, "Wind is a significant factor in many regions [including] thePetaluma Gap of Sonoma County… We see thicker...
Le Sincette, Chiaretto DOC, Italy; Where Have you Been All of My Life? | Mark As Read |
I will remember Le Sincette… Why? Because I got to taste a five percent alcohol wine, with two varieties from Italy I had never heard of, and were used in this most unusual Le Sincette blend: namely, the indigenous, Italian varieties of Groppello and Marzemino. (More about them further down in this story.) Not only […]
Tasting The Past, by Kevin Begos | Mark As Read |
Last fal;l, TASTING THE PAST Admittedly, learning about wines outside of what's on a retailer's shelf or a restaurateur's wine list is a bit limited. The flavors you might enjoy, but is the wine as memorable as being in that wine's own region of terroir, and connecting more dots? From my own personal experiences, I […]
Brut Force follows Corkscrew in Rollicking Hilarity, Outlandish Intrigue, and rooting for Felix Hart, Again | Mark As Read |
SAMPLE BOOK: When Peter Stafford-Bow sent an email to me about his newest novel Brut Force, I told him I was ready for a little Brut Force. Fortunately, I knew who I was talking to, so I wouldn't be accused of sexual harassment. We both had a good laugh. Peter Stafford-Bow has outdone himself again, […]
AN EVENING WITH KEVIN ZRALY in San Francisco | Mark As Read |
If you know me, you know that I enjoy helping friends with their events, etc.. I got to circle back with Kevin Zraly this past fall, when we met again; this time atCastello di MeletoinGaiole~In the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany. Kevin was touring, promoting his 30th Edition of Windows on the World, I was […]
When Opportunity Knocked ~ Siena Italy Was at the Door | Mark As Read |
[ALL PHOTO: Jo Diaz, unless noted otherwise. Shop in Sienna, Italy] PART 1 ~ CULTURE LEADS TO WINE AND FOOD In October of 2018, a door was opened for me byBluest Sky Group, whenI was invited to join a group of wine professionals traveling in Italy. We would be exploring the central wine regions of […]
10 Most Important Things Ive Learned After Only Posting One Line A Day on Facebook in 2018 | Mark As Read |
The year 2018 was very relevant to me. I had a life changing experience, most especially as it related to 1925. I took social media to a new experimental level. It has changed my life. How? Asked in April if I missed my old way of posting, I quickly said, "No." (Absolutely not, because I […]
Wine For Happy New Year ~ The After Bubbles Thirst for Whats Next? | Mark As Read |
[Photo:sapannpix] Surely, the wine on New Years Eve and New Years Day don't only include bubbles, right? Sometimes it's great fun to be out on New Years Eve and last long enough to segue into "what's next?" In large events with crowds, we don't really have to think about what's next. We we're living it […]...
How to Import Wine, An Insiders Guide ~ Second Edition | Mark As Read |
How to Import Wine, An Insiders Guide ~ Second Edition by Deborah M. Gray, is an important wine book for anyone importing wine; most especially for a novice in the aspects of our wine business. I once tried to get a novice to read this book, as I was working with the neophyte. That person […]
In The Season of Giving, and the Biggest Wine County Heart Beats On | Mark As Read |
I've had the pleasure and honor to have worked along side of some pretty amazing people in my lifetime. This is one of those people… A man who has so much heart, that he's gearing up to one day give someone else the gift of renewed life, as he once received. I mean really, who […]
Top Wine and Spirits Books of 2018 ~ Belonging in Any Great Wine (Book) Library | Mark As Read |
Each year I enjoy putting a list together of the best wine books I read through the year. This year is no exception, and these books are each fabulous. Here are my 2018 Wine and Spirits Books, in alphabetical order.Happy shopping for your wine lovers. Regardless of the level of knowledge and interest, if you […]
Do You Know About This Tuscan Fail Safe Practice? | Mark As Read |
[PHOTO of Castello di Meleto, Tuscany: Jo Diaz. All photos were taken by Jo Diaz, unless otherwise noted.] This practice is one that I had no idea existed, until I was the guest of Castello di Meleto. Located in Gaiole in the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany, this past October. I was travelling with Michael […]
Romancing the Grape ~ Relationship Selling for Hospitality Professionals | Mark As Read |
SAMPLE COPY fromLynda R. Paulson ~ PHOTO: Jo Diaz Romancing the Grape ~ Relationship Selling for Hospitality Professionals by Lynda R. Paulson should be mandatory reading for all winery tasting room personnel. This is always how I sold wine, while working in a tasting room, because my studies and background are in PR. That said, […]
Leaping Horse Vineyard ~ More Than a Leap of Faith | Mark As Read |
PHOTO: Jo Diaz SAMPLE: Quintessential Wines for Ironstone Vineyards: Listening to "There's No Way," an upbeat Powerwalk Playlist on Spotify… I've got this 2017 Leaping Horse Vineyard Chardonnay wine sitting on my desk, waiting to be opened; screwcap right there, just needs a twist. What's holding me up? I just read something from Tasting The ...
Thanksgiving Wines Came Early To My Home | Mark As Read |
[PHOTO: Purchased] Company samples are listed with each wine. PREFACE HEART ~ THE WINERY: This information came from the wineries' notes. SCIENCE ~ WINEMAKING ~ From the winery. SOUL ~Jo's Musings The early bird arrived with all of these samples. Each one holds an important special memory, a unique time and place, flavors of wine […]...
Do You Know Verdicchio and Le Marche, Italy Are Quietly Famous? | Mark As Read |
[PHOTO: Autumn at Colonnara Viticultori] Some might even say it's a best kept secret, but I don't mind letting this secret out of the bag… Not to worry if you don't know either Verdicchio or Marche. I didn't know anything about the alluring Verdicchio grape, either, before my trip to the land where it reigns […]
Red, White, and Ross Dont Need to Have a Season to Have a Reason, Do They? | Mark As Read |
Samples. Companies are listed with each wine. PREFACE HEART ~ THE WINERY: This information came from the wineries' notes. SCIENCE ~ WINEMAKING ~ From the winery. SOUL ~Jo's Musings [PHOTO: Taken at Castello di Meleto] BACK STORY: In 2002, I was charged with getting publicity for Petite Sirah. At that time, I could only find […]
Kevin Zraly ~ Windows on the World Complete Wine Courses Latest Edition | Mark As Read |
[IMAGE to the right: purchased] Wine is infinitely more intriguing than most other balls in the air we juggle during life, especially for the curious. Much of our inquisitiveness will be addressed within the pages of Kevin Zraly‘s 2018 edition of his Windows on the World Complete Wine Course. This is most especially true for […]
Calistoga is Updating Their Game and Im Musing in My Hopes for It | Mark As Read |
I can't figure out if this is a blessing or a curse. Only time will decide, if this is going to be a great move. I'm going to reprint a press release from the town of Calistoga, California. Their intent is pure, so I really hope their plans will out work well! My editorial comment, […]
Protected: The Benedictine Monks Are Smiling ~ Their Abby is Now Chiantis Castello di Meleto a Wine Company | Mark As Read |
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Protected: Colonnara Viticultori in Cupramontana ~ In the Castelli di Jesi region of Le Marche | Mark As Read |
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Casillero del Diablo is Singularly Worthy of Halloween with a Trick AND a Treat | Mark As Read |
Sample:Creative Palate~ for2017 Casillero del Diablo Red Blend ~ Chile PREFACE HEART ~ THE WINERY SCIENCE ~ WINEMAKING ~ From the winery SOUL ~Jo's notes [PHOTO in cave: Jo Diaz, at Castello di Meleto, Gaiole in Chianti, Italy ~ PHOTO of old bottles: Jo Diaz at Adega Coop de Borba, in the Alentejo Region […]
Oleo ~ Relieving the Strain and Burning ~ My CBD Experiment for Glaucoma | Mark As Read |
I had been diagnosed with glaucoma about four years ago. I found it to be unimaginable, because no one in my family ever had glaucoma, and it's hereditary. So, I pretty much ignored it, not worrying. I had had my eyes dilated for a while, when I started with a new optometrist. When I returned […]
Sonoma County has a Culinary and Wine Paradigm Shift in Windsor, California | Mark As Read |
There are many winery principals, wine writers, and residents of Sonoma County, California, who have been wondering… When will Chinois Asian Bistro re-open? Chef and proprietor Debbie Shu shares the past and the future… Chinos Asian Bistro, 186 Windsor River Road, debuted October 2008, as a contemporary Pacific Rim dining concept, by ow...
Castello di Meleto: Gaiole in Chianti Tuscany, The Adventure Begins with a View From the Bluest Sky | Mark As Read |
[PHOTO to right: Antonia Caserta of Castello di Meleto. Left to Right: Daniel Posner, Micheal Apstein, Jo Diaz, Mick Yurch, Frank Shobe, and Michele Contartese. All other images in this story were taken by Jo Diaz] Day 1 – Flew into Rome as a guest of both Castello di Meleto in Gaiole ~ In the […]
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