By Martha Cisneros Paja As a writer and an educator, I am an avid reader, for me, wine and words are always bleeding into one another, shaping how I experience the world. This guide marks the inauguration of a new tradition: a dedicated curation I will create for every summer. Consider this the official Volume […] This post The Winedivaa 2026 Summer Reading & Pairing Guide: Volume I was posted on WineDivaa .
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The Concha Mexican Bread Comeback: Why the Queen of Pan Dulce is the Ultimate Pairing Partner with Port By Martha Cisneros Paja. In this article, I’ll be sharing everything you need to know about Concha Mexican Bread. If you click on any of the links I might obtain a small share for the sale which […] This post Why the Queen of Mexican Bread Concha is making a comeback and How to Pair it was posted on WineDivaa .
This spring, we are focusing on producers who have spent decades, and in some cases centuries, mastering their regional grapes. From the gravelly terraces of Friuli to the volcanic soils of Sicily, these wines aren’t just beverages; they are liquid postcards. 1. The Garden Aperitif: Attems Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy Price: SRP […] This post Spring Wine Pairings 2026: Brunch, Easter & Tinned Fish Guide was posted on WineDivaa .
It's been a minute since I've written anything. I'd even sworn off social. To be honest, I was just tired of it. Between the death of my cousin who was like a sister to me, only 53, and like a 3rd parent to Thing 1 and Thing 2 (it’s been so hard for them), to totaling my car and the immense guilt associated with my son having some minor injuries, to so many other things that all seemed to crop up at once, I was numb. Lost. Listless. I literally was going through the motions, not wanting to do anything. I kept feeling this "responsibility" to The Corkscrew Concierge, which in and of itself was a problem. This was supposed to be a fun, creative outlet. But it had started to feel like work. I was uninspired. And then I was like "eff" this too. I seriously thought about just pulling the plug, but then decided to give it some time... And here we are again. I’ve again found some inspiration, some thoughtfulness. So what have we been drinking? Some good stuff. And interestingly enough, much o
