Comments for Catavino http://www.catavino.net A blog about the wines of Spain and Portugal Sat, 17 May 2008 10:41:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on Bodega Profile - Freixenet - DO Cava by domaine547 » Wine & Spirits Hot Picks Los Angeles http://www.catavino.net/2007/12/12/bodega-profile-freixenet-do-cava/#comment-70647 domaine547 » Wine & Spirits Hot Picks Los Angeles Fri, 16 May 2008 18:42:07 +0000 http://www.catavino.net/2007/12/12/bodega-profile-freixenet-do-cava/#comment-70647 [...] such as the Roederer Estate NV Anderson Valley Brut; a Cava from Segura Viudas that would make Catavino proud; and a few from Bastianich that would please Jack and Joanne of Fork & Bottle. Something [...] […] such as the Roederer Estate NV Anderson Valley Brut; a Cava from Segura Viudas that would make Catavino proud; and a few from Bastianich that would please Jack and Joanne of Fork & Bottle. Something […]

]]> Comment on How do We Teach Old World Winemakers New Tricks? by Symington Family Estates goes Organic http://www.catavino.net/2008/02/20/how-do-we-teach-other-old-world-winemakers-new-tricks/#comment-70646 Symington Family Estates goes Organic Fri, 16 May 2008 18:32:45 +0000 http://www.catavino.net/2008/02/20/how-do-we-teach-other-old-world-winemakers-new-tricks/#comment-70646 [...] said, will this effect my buying patterns? When considering the global climate change, will I buy more Symington wines as a result of their “green” stance? Honestly, it [...] […] said, will this effect my buying patterns? When considering the global climate change, will I buy more Symington wines as a result of their “green” stance? Honestly, it […]

]]> Comment on Gabriella Joins the Circle of Wine Writers by AllAboutAlavesa http://www.catavino.net/2008/05/15/gabriella-joins-the-circle-of-wine-writers/#comment-70645 AllAboutAlavesa Fri, 16 May 2008 15:40:35 +0000 http://www.catavino.net/2008/05/15/gabriella-joins-the-circle-of-wine-writers/#comment-70645 Felicitaciones Gabriella!! Felicitaciones Gabriella!!

]]> Comment on What is this Grape Airén by Lesley King http://www.catavino.net/2005/11/28/what-is-this-grape-airen/#comment-70644 Lesley King Fri, 16 May 2008 14:41:51 +0000 http://www.catavino.net/2005/11/28/what-is-this-grape-airen/#comment-70644 I just tried this wine, "Clearly Organic" from the Airen grape, and I have to say, I've been drinking Basa so this was quite a different taste for me. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but from the label, it read, "Crisp and Fruity", which it IS definitely crisp, dry, very young. Not much of an aroma coming from it. I do not think it was very "Fruity" however I did notice a very "Saffron-Like" taste and smell. It has a sour finish. I don't think I would recommend this one. I just tried this wine, “Clearly Organic” from the Airen grape, and I have to say, I’ve been drinking Basa so this was quite a different taste for me.
I’m not sure what I was expecting, but from the label, it read, “Crisp and Fruity”, which it IS definitely crisp, dry, very young. Not much of an aroma coming from it.
I do not think it was very “Fruity” however I did notice a very “Saffron-Like” taste and smell. It has a sour finish. I don’t think I would recommend this one.

]]> Comment on The Fantastic Five Port Varietals by Symington Family Estates goes Organic http://www.catavino.net/2007/11/30/the-fantastic-five-port-varietals/#comment-70641 Symington Family Estates goes Organic Fri, 16 May 2008 08:05:55 +0000 http://www.catavino.net/2007/11/30/the-fantastic-five-port-varietals/#comment-70641 [...] vineyards planted in the Douro Valley. 3%! Considering that this is one of the main grapes in your basic port blend, that statistic is a little shocking. And of that 3%, Symington can boast that Vilariça valley is [...] […] vineyards planted in the Douro Valley. 3%! Considering that this is one of the main grapes in your basic port blend, that statistic is a little shocking. And of that 3%, Symington can boast that Vilariça valley is […]

]]> Comment on Grape Profile - Touriga Nacional by Symington Family Estates goes Organic http://www.catavino.net/2007/08/07/grape-profile-touriga-nacional-2/#comment-70639 Symington Family Estates goes Organic Fri, 16 May 2008 07:01:30 +0000 http://www.catavino.net/2007/08/07/grape-profile-touriga-nacional-2/#comment-70639 [...] interesting factoid to note is that Touriga Nacional accounts for only 3% of the total vineyards planted in the Douro Valley. 3%! Considering that this [...] […] interesting factoid to note is that Touriga Nacional accounts for only 3% of the total vineyards planted in the Douro Valley. 3%! Considering that this […]

]]> Comment on Gabriella Joins the Circle of Wine Writers by Gabriella http://www.catavino.net/2008/05/15/gabriella-joins-the-circle-of-wine-writers/#comment-70638 Gabriella Fri, 16 May 2008 06:51:50 +0000 http://www.catavino.net/2008/05/15/gabriella-joins-the-circle-of-wine-writers/#comment-70638 Thanks for all the good wishes everyone! I truly appreciate it ;-) Thanks for all the good wishes everyone! I truly appreciate it ;-)

]]> Comment on Gabriella Joins the Circle of Wine Writers by Carol http://www.catavino.net/2008/05/15/gabriella-joins-the-circle-of-wine-writers/#comment-70637 Carol Thu, 15 May 2008 23:15:06 +0000 http://www.catavino.net/2008/05/15/gabriella-joins-the-circle-of-wine-writers/#comment-70637 Congratulations, Gabriella! That's very exciting! Congratulations, Gabriella! That’s very exciting!

]]> Comment on Gabriella Joins the Circle of Wine Writers by Patti http://www.catavino.net/2008/05/15/gabriella-joins-the-circle-of-wine-writers/#comment-70636 Patti Thu, 15 May 2008 20:44:06 +0000 http://www.catavino.net/2008/05/15/gabriella-joins-the-circle-of-wine-writers/#comment-70636 Wow - Gabriella, I am really impressed!! Knew all along you were just as good as the others. Now it's official and quite an honor. I can honestly say we knew her when....;>) Wow - Gabriella, I am really impressed!! Knew all along you were just as good as the others. Now it’s official and quite an honor. I can honestly say we knew her when….;>)

]]> Comment on Gabriella Joins the Circle of Wine Writers by Philip James http://www.catavino.net/2008/05/15/gabriella-joins-the-circle-of-wine-writers/#comment-70632 Philip James Thu, 15 May 2008 19:04:15 +0000 http://www.catavino.net/2008/05/15/gabriella-joins-the-circle-of-wine-writers/#comment-70632 Gabriella - Many congratulations, that sounds like quite an honor! PS. Next time we at Snooth need to do anything for you (like our shamefully slow import of your tasting notes) it'll be done much much faster! --Philip Gabriella - Many congratulations, that sounds like quite an honor!

PS. Next time we at Snooth need to do anything for you (like our shamefully slow import of your tasting notes) it’ll be done much much faster!

–Philip

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