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1 week ago | 
wine-blog.org | Jo Diaz
Welcome to the world of wine’s recent press releases. We can all view the global perspective, as I put bits and pieces together. Enjoy the ride.
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4 weeks ago | 
wine-blog.org | Jo Diaz
Deliciousness from Domaine Bousquet, Mendoza Argentina is always wine worth exploring. I’m an avid buyer, and become excited whenever I’m invited to enjoy sample opportunities. The following wines from Domaine Bousquet were all samples.
Also worth noting, when I talk about delicious flavors, it’s only germane to my palate, so I can wax on forever (as you might have already noticed). That said, I also know others also can relate, or at least take interest.
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4 weeks ago | 
wine-blog.org | Jo Diaz
Welcome to the world of wine’s press releases coming to me. The only way to evaluate all this info is to look trends straight in the face, and study the facts. As I put bits and pieces together, we can all comprise the global perspective and form our own opinions. Enjoy the ride.
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1 month ago | 
wine-blog.org | Jo Diaz
When asks that question, I immediately had to renewed my expired passport in San Francisco, at the San Francisco Passport Agency. In order to get it renewed, I didn’t even blink an eye. I was one of the first ones in and was definitely THE last one out. (Yes, it costs a whole lot more.) Mine had expired after my Castello di Meleto: Gaiole in Chianti – Tuscan journey. In order to get it renewed, to go to France. That day I wondered if someone would ever call my name?
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1 month ago | 
wine-blog.org | Jo Diaz |Portuguese wine
My last trip to Portugal awakened my mind to the wonders of amphorae, being a world wine vessel of antiquity, and now revised modernity. Separate from my early adventures in Portugal, something very new was happening. It was the revived passion for vessels of clay with wine. One of the people playing a major role in my Talha education was Tiago Macena. And this is his story. As an FYI, the following images were all photographed by David Morgado, who works with Tiago Macena.
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1 month ago | 
wine-blog.org | Jo Diaz
Best Press Releases include the following:EVENT: CHATEAU MONTELENA partners with The Bungalows at CalistogaLa Scolca Winery and Chiara Soldati on business trip in the USHall Winery Event, Cabernet Cook-OffNeed Wineries to Help Associate Professor of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsWomen Led Wine Company Expands their board of advisors, during Women in Wine Month. When my family and I moved from Maine to California, Chateau Montelena was one of our first winery visits.
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1 month ago | 
wine-blog.org | Jo Diaz
In the world of wine, I truly appreciate what I’ve learned about amphorae as part of its history. For instance, here are some examples, first in the Old World and then in Europe. These amphorae are all language related and some examples of the diverse and fascinating history of this ancient vessel form. They have played an important role in the storage and transportation of food and drink throughout the world. Old WorldDolium (Ancient Judea): Used for storing and transporting wine in ancient Israel.
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2 months ago | 
wine-blog.org | Jo Diaz
“Wet February” Sweepstakes & Exclusive Wine Deals: If you’d like to win a trip to New York city, you must hurry. The deadline is February 28! Come Over October has now created Share and Pair Sunday. This sounds like it’s as much fun as Come Over October.
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2 months ago | 
wine-blog.org | Jo Diaz
WINE: Pasqua Valpolicella Superiore, Denominazione di Origine Controllata ~ from Dai Vigneti Monte Vegro, Illasi’s Pasqua Wines. By the way, I looked up “Mai Dire Mai.” It means “Never say Never.” Well, that’s mind opening and so is this wine. In more ways than one this is a mouthful to say, I know, but it matched in full flavored lusciousness as we enjoyed it. Get out your best pasta dishes for this Italian delight. I did, it was a really cheesy lasagna. I like to do a yin yang with food and wine.
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2 months ago | 
wine-blog.org | Jo Diaz
As many of you may have gathered, I have wanderlust. My favorite subjects in school were Geography first, followed by History. Although, I did have one history teacher whose voice was so melodic, I slept through her classes. Perhaps it was because she personally knew my mother, so she let it happen. I’m thinking that she knew it would eventually kick in, because it did. Recent stories include The Humboldt Current and Chile’s Coastal Wines and The Alentejo You Need To Know.
