Today seems to be the day we say goodbye for good. Seems logical to end it all on the last day of 2011. The journey has been fun, but in reality, it’s only just begun. We’ve just arrived back after a week in the UK with family and friends, filled with good wines and festive meals. I suspect the first weeks of 2012 will be welcomed in with a bit of restraint as we work to get our middles back to that svelte shape we all think we have.
As for Catavino. Someday we might do something with it. From time to time, we’ll be poking around, cleaning up some old posts and optimizing the archive a bit, but that’s about it. All our wonderful writers have said their goodbyes (Rick Fisher, Quentin Sadler, Andrea Smith, Oliver Styles, Sonia Nolasco), many of which left us speechless, and almost made us change our minds, not to mention the numerous emails, and messages, imploring us not to keep going. But alas, the book (or blog) is officially over.
This is far from the end. We have some great new projects lined up, so your not getting rid of us that easy. You can still follow us at:
Thank you to all the people who helped make Catavino what it is today. We deeply appreciate all the friendships it brought us, wines we have tasted, and places we have visited. Looking back it seems like a bit of a dream, but we trust the memories will continue as you explore the vast and delicious wines of the both Spain and Portugal. Remember, no matter how much you love a grape, wine, style or region, never stop exploring new wines, foods and ideas. We only grow by expanding outside our comfort zones!
So here’s to a great 2012, new beginnings and fresh starts.
Cheers and Thank you all.
Ryan and Gabriella
