Pamela Heiligenthal EnobytesGabriella and Ryan’s knowledge and passion for Spanish and Portuguese wine, food and culture is unrivaled – One of the most inspirational and informative Iberian blogs out there.
Editor’s note: All views expressed below are solely that of the author. All good things must come to an end. And it seems sadly appropriate that, after six years, Catavino – a site that mirrored so well all that was burgeoning and metamorphosing in the Spanish wine world – closes its doors just as the […] Continue Reading →
If you’ve been hiding under a rock, you may not be aware that a group of Spaniards called the “Indignados” (Indignants) have been fighting against the “Man”. For 2 months, they’ve raised their clenched fists in protest against the economic crisis, calling out corruption, unemployment, low salaries, lack of affordable housing, and the poor treatment […] Continue Reading →
I have a guilty secret. I just do not get the excitement about Grenache and Shiraz. Blended together, or on their own, these grapes often seem too much of a blunt instrument to me. That is not to say that I cannot appreciate that these are good wine grapes that have their place – of […] Continue Reading →
With helmets secured and gears oiled, 198 bicycle riders will push off from Sevilla on Saturday, August 28th, on a 3,352.6km journey that will last 21 days, ending in Madrid. This race, by our calculations, will take them through approximately 15 wine appellations in Spain, while passing by another 5-10 along the way. For the […] Continue Reading →
On Monday night I had the pleasure of attending Petit Comité, a tasting event for artisanal wines organized by Samuel Cano/Vinos Patio, La Cave du Petit Bar degustación and the Observatorio de Vino. Not only was it an incredibly interesting opportunity to try the natural wines made by 6 different winemakers, but it was also […] Continue Reading →
On Wednesday evening, a rather miraculous event occurred in the offices of the Consejo Regulador de Utiel-Requena, located just northwest of Valencia. 17 bottles of wine from across the region, each from a different bodega, were put on display for a dozen bloggers to explore. These bloggers, ranging from winemakers to foodies, traveled up to […] Continue Reading →
Here’s a quick look at what two of Catavino’s writers were drinking this holiday season. Needless to say all of us here at Catavino found our tables full of good foods and wines, sometimes Iberian and sometimes not. We’ll have more updates on the wines and foods enjoyed as we get back into our blogging […] Continue Reading →
It’s been awhile since we published links to share what’s been occurring around the Interwebs as related to Iberian wine. Currently, we’re in a whirlwind of activity trying to put the finishing touches on the 2009 EWBC, which if your head has been in the sand for the last few months, happens to be in […] Continue Reading →
There is a part of me that regrets having to write this post, while the other part knows that it has to be done. Social media around the world is changing how consumers relate to wine. The idea of using social media to sell wine is working and is being taken very seriously by wineries […] Continue Reading →
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