And, I interviewed Alex Trebek of Jeopardy, former proprietor of Creston Vineyards. [See below for more details and image.]
Talk about glamour… Fashion and elegance…

Hollywood event producer Anita Talbert (Hollywood Award Suites) was assisted during this smashing event by entertainment consultant Norby Walters (below with Sophia Milos), who is known in close circles as Mr. Hollywood.
Anita [...]

Continue reading about Oscars 2010: Pre Oscar Party in Hollywood With Client Tequila Semental

Long ago, in a land not even able to imagine Web 2.0, lived a publicist who found herself explaining to newbie winery owners who was whom in the wine world, and why this wine writer was important to his or her future as a vintner. After a while it seemed to be a bit repetitive, [...]

Continue reading about Charlie Olken ~ Old School is Enjoying the New School ~ Wine Writer #33

Jo Diaz on February 15th, 2010

Each state in the union has wine writers living there and writing about their experiences, just as each state in the US has wine being produced by passionate wine people.
Just as each wine is as worthy as its creator’s intention, so is the same with wine writers… in each and every state of the union. [...]

Continue reading about Harold J. Baer, Jr. ~ Wine Writer #32

I’m a huge proponent of boxed wine. I regularly have a box of white wine in my refrigerator for easy access. It’s a great space saver, and they allow me to buy a lot of wine at one time. I love having it and not having to store it elsewhere, or worrying about it becoming [...]

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Jo Diaz on February 2nd, 2010

MaryAnn Worobiec of Wine Spectator has been a colleague that I’ve admired and respected since she took her place at the Spectator. I appreciate that she brings a female voice and perspective to this wine magazine’s list of talented writers.
She’s also just a lovely woman, and I also appreciate her candor, fairness, and great style that [...]

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