Kosher Wine in Spain: The Spirituality of Wine in Montsant
Sat, 4/07/09 – 16:02 | 4 Comments

In the past 4+ years living in Spain, I’ve seen my fair share of Spanish and Portuguese wineries. From old, rancid smelling and spiderweb infested bodegas making drop dead gorgeous wines to sleek and modern …

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Iberian Cheese and Wine Pairing – Our Writer’s Comment
Wednesday, 1 Jul, 2009 – 19:22 | 11 Comments
Iberian Cheese and Wine Pairing – Our Writer’s Comment

Yesterday, a good friend asked for some suggestions on cheese and Spanish wine selections for a party by email. Specifically, he wanted a handful of wines and cheeses that he could find in and around …

Assumptions versus Reality: What is DO Montsant
Monday, 29 Jun, 2009 – 21:58 | 2 Comments
Assumptions versus Reality: What is DO Montsant

This past weekend was a whirlwind of activity for Catavino, as we shot about the wine region of Montsant for 3 days of intense wine tasting and sightseeing. It was approximately 4 years ago when …

Studying for the WSET with Fortified Spanish and Portuguese Wines
Friday, 19 Jun, 2009 – 17:34 | 2 Comments
Studying for the WSET with Fortified Spanish and Portuguese Wines

About 3 years after bagging the certificate – I have no idea how the time flew by so fast – I finally signed up to the WSET diploma late in 2008. My first two …

Glass Half Empty, Glass Half Full
Tuesday, 16 Jun, 2009 – 10:01 | 4 Comments
Glass Half Empty, Glass Half Full

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 …

Would you Like Some Tea with your Wine? The Undiscovered Perfect Pairing!
Thursday, 28 May, 2009 – 15:25 | 5 Comments
Would you Like Some Tea with your Wine? The Undiscovered Perfect Pairing!

A few weeks ago, when organizing the London Food and Wine Blogger’s Gathering, I was asked whether Henrietta Lovell, owner of the Rare Tea Company, would be able to conduct a tea tasting during the …

London Food and Wine Bloggers Meet-up was a Huge Success
Wednesday, 20 May, 2009 – 18:38 | 10 Comments
London Food and Wine Bloggers Meet-up was a Huge Success

Did you know that food and wine go together?! Astounding revelation, I know. But this question is more poignant than you might imagine.
If you live in the USA, it is not uncommon to go out …

The Spanish and Portuguese Take to the London International Wine Fair
Monday, 18 May, 2009 – 17:20 | 4 Comments
The Spanish and Portuguese Take to the London International Wine Fair

Both Spain and Portugal made their mark at the London International Wine Fair 2009 edition this past week. Spain has always had a knack for its dominating and stylish presence. Walk past the enormous stand …

Gracia Arts Project Fundraising Wine Tasting in Barcelona: Help Save Art!
Friday, 8 May, 2009 – 12:33 | One Comment
Gracia Arts Project Fundraising Wine Tasting in Barcelona: Help Save Art!

Art is one of the first programs to get the axe in any recession. It’s typically considered an “extra”, a nice lovely way to beautify our surroundings, but nothing of substance. I personally, would beg …

Catavino Co-Hosts the London Wine and Food Blogger’s Meetup!
Thursday, 7 May, 2009 – 8:27 | 11 Comments
Catavino Co-Hosts the London Wine and Food Blogger’s Meetup!

As many of you are aware, we’ll be at the London International Wine Fair next week conducting interviews, giving talks on Social Media and Blogging, promoting the 2009 European Wine Blogger’s Conference in Lisbon, and …

Iberian Links Around the Web – Kosher Wines, Slow Wine and Discount Rioja
Thursday, 30 Apr, 2009 – 21:22 | No Comment
Iberian Links Around the Web – Kosher Wines, Slow Wine and Discount Rioja

It’s been a busy week in the world of Spanish and Portuguese wines, and with any luck, we don’t anticipate this rush of excitement to end anytime soon. From new wine fairs to online tastings, …

Who is Your Vote for the Susan Boyle of the Wine World?
Monday, 20 Apr, 2009 – 17:01 | 2 Comments
Who is Your Vote for the Susan Boyle of the Wine World?

For those of you living under a rock for the past week,  you may have no idea what I’m talking about, so a quick bit of background info before I begin. There is a television …

Publicize Spanish and Portuguese Wine Events in Your Neighborhood on Catavino’s Calendar!
Monday, 20 Apr, 2009 – 14:02 | 3 Comments
Publicize Spanish and Portuguese Wine Events in Your Neighborhood on Catavino’s Calendar!

This year we’ve launched the official Catavino Calendar, which intends to list every Iberian wine event around the world.  Whether there is a wine tasting in Madrid, or as far as Tokyo, we want it …

Os Goliardos: An Eclectic Wine Bar in Lisbon Focused on Education and Entertainment
Thursday, 12 Mar, 2009 – 15:18 | 4 Comments
Os Goliardos: An Eclectic Wine Bar in Lisbon Focused on Education and Entertainment

As promised, I’ve hit another wine bar here in Lisbon. In all honesty, I hadn’t been planning on it, but some fellow Twitterers (@catarino, @armandoalves, @jnogueira, @andrerib, @batixa, @Under and @Olifante) of mine were getting …

Vinho & Coisas: A Unique and Innovative Wine Shop near Porto, Portugal
Tuesday, 10 Mar, 2009 – 13:28 | 3 Comments
Vinho & Coisas: A Unique and Innovative Wine Shop near Porto, Portugal

Founded in 2004, Vinho & Coisas is a small and intimate wine shop situated along the Portuguese coast in Matosinhos, nestled just north of Porto near Parque de Cidade. Managed by Ivone Ribeiro, an individual …

Spanish Wine Tasting, Part 2: A Welcoming, Friendly Affair in Valencia
Monday, 2 Mar, 2009 – 12:05 | 2 Comments
Spanish Wine Tasting, Part 2: A Welcoming, Friendly Affair in Valencia

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 …

Spanish Wine Tasting: Grasping Our Understanding of Spanish Wine Vocabulary
Thursday, 26 Feb, 2009 – 10:00 | 4 Comments
Spanish Wine Tasting: Grasping Our Understanding of Spanish Wine Vocabulary

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 …