Sarah Ahmed The Wine DetectiveIf you thought the world of wine was elitist or exclusive, check out Catavino. Unafraid to prick the balloon of pomposity and refreshingly open to comments and contributions, the dynamic duo have very successfully broadened the appeal of wine by placing it in its wider social and cultural context.
Back when I was first starting to appreciate the wonderful offering of the world of wine, I bought myself some real, big wine glasses. These giant transparent bowls resting gracefully on lengthy, slender stems welcomed me into the inner circle of wine appreciation. I was there. I was one of the few. I knew what […] Continue Reading →
When it comes to driving, I was a late bloomer. Even though I grew up in a suburban town (with little to no transportation options) I didn’t get my driver’s license until I was 20. The only reason I got it then was that I was about to leave Canada to see Europe and I […] Continue Reading →
There is a romance to Spain that is all its own. From Bizet‘s Carmen to Hemingway’s For Whom the Bell Tolls, the world has a vision of Spain steeped in exoticism that draws many of us towards this fascinating country; myself included. But one of my most cherished elements of Spain has little to no […] Continue Reading →
Las Fallas – Valencia’s festival that you can’t miss First, I have to be very clear about the timing of this article. It’s just after 4 PM on March 15th when I sit down to write this and Valencia’s biggest and loudest festival is underway, but nowhere near its height of frenzy. This is my […] Continue Reading →
There’s no question in my mind that Spain is a country with a unique gastronomic heritage. Most Spaniards that have entered into any kind of discussion on the subject with me have expressed a real passion for the food from their home country and even their home region. For me, as a Canadian of British […] Continue Reading →
Recently, I told you about the first Spanish wine tasting that I attended here in Valencia. It was a great chance to try out my Spanish wine vocabulary and sink my teeth into the mildly daunting experience of the learning curve of tasting terminology in my second language. I count that event as a tremendously […] Continue Reading →
A Taste of Spanish Wine Tasting A love of wine and a love of the Spanish language don’t make the thought of going to a Spanish wine tasting any less daunting. During the ten years that I spent in Canada before returning to Spain last year, I barely used my Spanish at all. These were […] Continue Reading →
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