Felices fiestas! May 09 bring you joy and lots more success.
thirstforwine
· 1 year ago
Thank you for the mention - I feel honoured to be on this list, I really do. I'm so glad you are so good at what you do, and so open to sharing with others (like me) who always have lots to learn from Catavino. I look forward to working on exciting wine projects with you in 2009, and hopefully hosting you in London at some stage. Have a wonderful New Year celebration, and careful with those grapes - don't go choking on them!!
Dylan
· 1 year ago
It's interesting you mention the 12 grapes. I came across this video on youtube earlier this month; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdnvp7O1ZRk. I wonder if he'll actually do it. I started reading your blog about four months ago when I first started getting more involved with wine. Thanks for all the incredibly detailed posts and fun writing. I look forward to the things to come.
gabriellaopaz
· 12 months ago
Dylan: Thank you for being such an avid reader of Catavino. If we had an award for the reader who participates the most on our blog, it would be you my friend!
Robert: Thank you for the compliment, but remember that we are only as successful as our community that surrounds us. Hence, we look forward to many fun and fruitful projects together in the New Year ;-) Oh, and as for the grapes, we promise to go seedless.
Francisco: Happy New Year to you, and we hope that the 2009 brings you good fortune!
Vitor Mendes
· 12 months ago
Ryan and Gabriella, it is really an honour for me to be mentioned by you. Honestly i think that i can say that my life changed after knowing you both. In fact, what i´ve learned since than its so important for me, just as the rest that i´ve learned the rest of my life. I am not exagerating, because that´s what i feel everyday. Our connection is a strong one, i believe in your projects, and i want to be a part of them to. I also believe that are many things to do, and i feel like an explorer on a totally virgin land... I wish you both the best ff luck in all your projects, and please count on me for everything that i can help you with. It would be a priviliege for me! Have a great 2009, and thanks for your amazing friendship!
Mariella
· 12 months ago
Dear Ryan and Gabriella, thanks for being those tour guides on a tapas crawling tour last Saturday! Nico, myself and our two teenagers David and Tamar have had an absolutely great evening, discovering the way people in Barcelona have their glasses of cava, their tapas, their chocolat with churos etc... We had great fun and hope to meet again in real life some day! We will certainly meet online, here at Catavino, on Wineblogger.info or elsewhere. All our best wishes for this year and a very healthy 2009! May all your wishes come true! Bye for now, Mariëlla
Bill
· 12 months ago
Hard to believe it's really been 4 years since you left the Cities. I remember a few conversations about this very topic at the time and they basically went like the tone of your post. Granted, you didn't know the details, but the overall goal was (and still is) to make your mark on the world on Iberian wine. Congratulations, you are succeeding at that goal. Keep it up. I wasnt' joking about your first book, either. Get cracking!!
gabriellaopaz
· 12 months ago
Vitor: thank you for the compliment, but as you know, our goal is to help Iberia market itself as an incredible food, wine and travel destination, and clearly you are an imperative piece of that puzzle!
Bill: It's odd for us to consider those first conversations as well, but there hasn't been a day that's gone by for which we haven't been grateful for our supportive community. And despite the many years of uncertainty, it feels nice to finally have a solid path. Clearly, your support made an enormous difference, thank you!
Mariella: I think it is fair to say that the pleasure was all ours. It is always fun to take people of various cultures through Barcelona and experience their first impressions. Plus, as your family was so open and willing to try everything, it made our tour all the more adventurous! Sincerely, thank you for contacting us and know that we both truly appreciate your very kind and humbling comments.
All Comments
Robert: Thank you for the compliment, but remember that we are only as successful as our community that surrounds us. Hence, we look forward to many fun and fruitful projects together in the New Year ;-) Oh, and as for the grapes, we promise to go seedless.
Francisco: Happy New Year to you, and we hope that the 2009 brings you good fortune!
Mariëlla
Bill: It's odd for us to consider those first conversations as well, but there hasn't been a day that's gone by for which we haven't been grateful for our supportive community. And despite the many years of uncertainty, it feels nice to finally have a solid path. Clearly, your support made an enormous difference, thank you!
Mariella: I think it is fair to say that the pleasure was all ours. It is always fun to take people of various cultures through Barcelona and experience their first impressions. Plus, as your family was so open and willing to try everything, it made our tour all the more adventurous! Sincerely, thank you for contacting us and know that we both truly appreciate your very kind and humbling comments.