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A blog about the wines of Spain and Portugal

Brandy Marketing, Mnemonics and Wine Fiction - Questions for the Readers
Filed under: Blog, Books, Food, Historical fiction, Moscatel, Muscat of Alexandria, Publications, Shopping, wine

Sometimes I don’t have the answers. Ask Gabriella, and she’ll deny this, replying that I always have one even if it’s wrong, and most likely, she’s probably right, but that’s ...

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Posted 6 hours ago by Ryan
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La Cabalgata de Reyes Magos: The Extravegant Spanish Celebration of the 3 Kings - Catavino interjects a bit of Spanish Culture
Filed under: Barcelona, Biblical Magi, Cava, christmas, El Dia del Reyes, event, gabriella opaz, gifts, La Cabalgata del Reyes Magos, Madrid, new year, parade, Spain, United States, Wine News, Youtube

There is something deeply satisfying about parades. The anticipation among crowds of people standing hip to hip with children delicately propped on broad shoulders, all eager to hear the very ...

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Posted 2 days 7 hours ago by Gabriella
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Best Catavino Photos of 2008 - Which is your favorite?
Filed under: Blog, Caving, Censorship, Cheers, Flickr, Outdoors, Recreation, Slideshow, Urban Exploration, Wine Education

I both love and hate Flickr . Some of the censorship issues have wavered my confidence in staying with them, while at the same time, the desire to upload my ...

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Posted 5 days 1 hour ago by Ryan
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How to Reuse Old Oak Barrels While Practicing Sustainability
Filed under: Barrel, Blog, chile, craft, Furniture, gabriella opaz, John Radford, oak, Spain, sustainability, wine, Wine Education, Winery

Although I am no John Radford , I’ve toured a few Iberian wineries in my day, and have always pondered if there was a sacred oak barrel cemetery for all ...

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Posted 6 days 5 hours ago by Gabriella
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12 Spanish Grapes for 12 Spanish Wishes - Catavino’s last post of 2008
Filed under: 12 grapes, Blog, Gabriella, Iberian Peninsula, La Rioja, new year, paella, Portugal, Sears Tower, Spain, wine, wishes

With only hours left before we ring in the New Year, Ryan and I felt it was important to share with you the age old Spanish tradition of consuming 12 ...

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Posted 8 days ago by Gabriella
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Iberian Reflections on 2008: We’ve Come a Long Way!
Filed under: abadia retuerta, Casa Vides, Cava, Cortes de Cima, Iberian Peninsula, p.r. grisley, Portugal, Quevedo, Spain, sparkling wine, United States, USA, wine, Wine News, Winery

It was 4 yrs ago today that Gabriella was packing the last of her clothes, running from store to store trying to get last minute items, and preparing herself for ...

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Posted 10 days ago by Ryan
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Synthetically Crafted Wine Aromas: Alice Feirings Worst Nightmare?
Filed under: Alice Feiring, Blog, Emperor of Scent, gabriella opaz, Luca Turin, Molecular vibration, Odor, Perfumes: The Guide, Shopping

You’ve just popped open a bottle of Albariño, and as you bring the glass slowly to your nose, you’re immediately knocked over by expressive aromas of fresh cut grass and ...

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Posted 12 days ago by Gabriella
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The Opai Christmas Contruction Company: Building Gingerbread Houses Since December 24, 2008
Filed under: Blog, christmas, Christmas and holiday season, gabriella opaz, Gingerbread, holiday, Holiday greetings, Skype, Terrassa, Wine Education

That’s right, with the economy being what it is, we thought we could create another source of income by founding the Opai Christmas Construction Company, building Gingerbread houses for one ...

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Posted 15 days ago by Gabriella
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Catavino’s Favorite Trips of 2008 - It’s been a great Iberian Wine Year
Filed under: Douro, essencia do vinho, event, EWBC 2008, Food, India, interview, La Rioja, Logrono, New Delhi, Porto, Portugal, portuguese wine, rioja report, Spain, spanish wine, wine, Wine Education, wine judge, Wine News

At the end of the year, I can’t help but look back and ask myself, “Have I done enough in my life? Have I truly accomplished the goals I’ve set ...

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Posted 17 days ago by Gabriella
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Part 2: Confessions of a Chinese Wine Consultant Continued - “The Vinous Bafflement”
Filed under: Beijing, Beverages, China, Chinese language, chinese wine, Food, French wine, List of grape varieties, Malbec, Shanghai, Torres China, wine, Wine Education

Continued from yesterday: Fast forward to December 2008: there is now more retail here, albeit on a limited scale; and wine clubs of various sizes are sprouting for Beijing ’s ...

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Posted 21 days ago by Gabriella
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