Joanna Barbollo enjoys wine, not just as an accompaniment to a meal, but exploring wine, learning about the different varieties and production techniques, and sharing what she learns.

As Joanna explains to Michael Millward there is much more to a glass wine than simply a great accompaniment to a meal. Wine has history, character and for Joanna wine can evoke memories and emotions that fuel her imagination.

Divulge D’Vino started as a collection of wine reviews that Joanna wrote for her wine blog that are now collated into a book, illustrated by her vibrant art works.

Not just a book about wine, as Joanna demonstrates by reading the first page of one chapter Divulge D’Vino is a force of creative writing that everyone can enjoy.

In this episode of Rest and Recreation Michael and Joanna discuss how Joanna discovered wine and how wine provided Joanna with an opportunity to explore her creativity and build a new social circle.

Joanna is an advocate for the sensible enjoyment of wine. For more information, please visit Drink Aware.

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