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Catavino: Spanish Wine, Portuguese Wine - Attention RSS Subscribers to Catavino

  • Tony · 2 years ago
    Here you go gise. Good luck, enjoy your posts. 70 subscribers, your almost there!!


    Latest Iberian Wine: hmmm...never? I'll have to visit you for an introduction.





    Where you read CV’s feed: blogbridge reader





    Subscribe to our iTunes Podcast feed: yes
  • bbennett · 2 years ago
    My most recent IberWine was: Papa Luna Calatayud 2004 Unfiltered 14.5%. 65% Old Vine Garnacha, 15% Shiraz, 15% Tempranillo, 5% Manzuelo & Monastrell. A powerful bomb of a wine. Dare I say in the "International" style? Only had one, over a week ago, so I can't give more specifics, other than to say I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next tasting.


    I don't read the feed, I read the blog directly from your website and I don't subscribe to the iTunes podcasts.
  • James · 2 years ago
    Hi Ryan-


    I enjoy your blog and have learned a lot about Iberian wines from you. Thanks.



    Last Iberian Wine (2 weeks ago): 2004 Altos de Luzon Jumilla ($12) - purchased at Costco.



    Where I read CV's feed: A bit of a shameless plug here but I use Scrugy's aggregated feed of all wine related blogs to keep up on CV and the entire wine blogosphere (<a href="http://scrugy.com/rss">href="<a href="http://scrugy.com/rss). "><a href="http://scrugy.com/rss). I then use this feed on my Google homepage. This brings up an interesting point, though. When you consider feed aggregators like Scrugy, your 70 is low since it doesn't take into account the number of subscribers of the aggregated feed.



    Subscribe to your iTunes Podcast feed: No, but I will add it. I don't get much iPod time so I usually listen to podcasts from the Scrugy wine podcast player. I do <a href="eat " target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eat_your_own_dog_food">eat my own dog food. :-)



    Good luck with the comment drive!



    -James
  • James · 2 years ago
    Hi Ryan-


    I enjoy your blog and have learned a lot about Iberian wines from you. Thanks.



    Last Iberian Wine (2 weeks ago): 2004 Altos de Luzon Jumilla ($12) - purchased at Costco.



    Where I read CV's feed: A bit of a shameless plug here but I use Scrugy's aggregated feed of all wine related blogs to keep up on CV and the entire wine blogosphere (<a href="http://scrugy.com/rss">href="<a href="http://scrugy.com/rss). "><a href="http://scrugy.com/rss). I then use this feed on my Google homepage. This brings up an interesting point, though. When you consider feed aggregators like Scrugy, your 70 is low since it doesn't take into account the number of subscribers of the aggregated feed.



    Subscribe to your iTunes Podcast feed: No, but I will add it. I don't get much iPod time so I usually listen to podcasts from the Scrugy wine podcast player. I do <a href="eat " target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eat_your_own_dog_food">eat my own dog food. :-)



    Good luck with the comment drive!



    -James
  • James · 2 years ago
    Hi Ryan-


    I enjoy your blog and have learned a lot about Iberian wines from you. Thanks.



    Last Iberian Wine (2 weeks ago): 2004 Altos de Luzon Jumilla ($12) - purchased at Costco.



    Where I read CV's feed: A bit of a shameless plug here but I use Scrugy's aggregated feed of all wine related blogs to keep up on CV and the entire wine blogosphere (<a href="http://scrugy.com/rss">href="<a href="http://scrugy.com/rss). "><a href="http://scrugy.com/rss). I then use this feed on my Google homepage. This brings up an interesting point, though. When you consider feed aggregators like Scrugy, your 70 is low since it doesn't take into account the number of subscribers of the aggregated feed.



    Subscribe to your iTunes Podcast feed: No, but I will add it. I don't get much iPod time so I usually listen to podcasts from the Scrugy wine podcast player. I do <a href="eat " target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eat_your_own_dog_food">eat my own dog food. :-)



    Good luck with the comment drive!



    -James
  • Tony · 2 years ago
    Here you go gise. Good luck, enjoy your posts. 70+ subscribers, your almost there!!

    Latest Iberian Wine: hmmm...never? I'll have to visit you for an introduction.
    Where you read CV’s feed: blogbridge reader
    Subscribe to our iTunes Podcast feed: yes
  • Elly · 2 years ago
    About two weeks ago, I finally took a few minutes to play with my personalized Google home page and added catavino.net. I have some of your early podcasts in my iTunes podcast library, but I'm not subscribed to catavino. I should fix that, but I'm much less likely to listen to podcasts than read a post. (Personal preference, since I tend to do all my web surfing at work.) THe birthday vidcast was awesome, however.


    Most recent Iberian wine I drank about three weeks ago with my friend Lindsay. I'll have to look up the actual name, etc., but I bought it in Alicante where I was there last year. I almost never decant my wines (I mostly stock up on table wines and never think its worth the effort), but I did decant this one. Both of us thought it was fantastic and opened up beautifully. I'll post again when I'm home and have the bottle in front of me.
  • bbennett · 2 years ago
    My most recent IberWine was: Papa Luna Calatayud 2004 Unfiltered 14.5%. 65% Old Vine Garnacha, 15% Shiraz, 15% Tempranillo, 5% Manzuelo & Monastrell. A powerful bomb of a wine. Dare I say in the "International" style? Only had one, over a week ago, so I can't give more specifics, other than to say I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next tasting.

    I don't read the feed, I read the blog directly from your website and I don't subscribe to the iTunes podcasts.
  • James · 2 years ago
    Hi Ryan-

    I enjoy your blog and have learned a lot about Iberian wines from you. Thanks.

    Last Iberian Wine (2 weeks ago): 2004 Altos de Luzon Jumilla ($12) - purchased at Costco.

    Where I read CV's feed: A bit of a shameless plug here but I use Scrugy's aggregated feed of all wine related blogs to keep up on CV and the entire wine blogosphere (http://scrugy.com/rss). I then use this feed on my Google homepage. This brings up an interesting point, though. When you consider feed aggregators like Scrugy, your 70+ is low since it doesn't take into account the number of subscribers of the aggregated feed.

    Subscribe to your iTunes Podcast feed: No, but I will add it. I don't get much iPod time so I usually listen to podcasts from the Scrugy wine podcast player. I do eat my own dog food. :-)

    Good luck with the comment drive!

    -James
  • Judy · 2 years ago
    Latest Iberian Wine: Segura Viudas Aria Cava, about $9, followed by Mano y Mano (100% Tempranillo) also about $9, purchased from the Wine Discount Center in Chicago. We drink Iberian wines pretty often.


    Where you read CV’s feed: Google RSS



    Subscribe to our iTunes Podcast feed: Yes---since last summer when we were planning our October trip to Spain. We had a great trip, including dinner at Memento in Madrid, which we found on your site.
  • Elly · 2 years ago
    About two weeks ago, I finally took a few minutes to play with my personalized Google home page and added catavino.net. I have some of your early podcasts in my iTunes podcast library, but I'm not subscribed to catavino. I should fix that, but I'm much less likely to listen to podcasts than read a post. (Personal preference, since I tend to do all my web surfing at work.) THe birthday vidcast was awesome, however.

    Most recent Iberian wine I drank about three weeks ago with my friend Lindsay. I'll have to look up the actual name, etc., but I bought it in Alicante where I was there last year. I almost never decant my wines (I mostly stock up on table wines and never think its worth the effort), but I did decant this one. Both of us thought it was fantastic and opened up beautifully. I'll post again when I'm home and have the bottle in front of me.
  • Dr. Debs · 2 years ago
    Congratulations on the subscriptions!


    My last Iberian wine: 2005 Nora Albarino, purchased at Colorado Wine Company in beautiful downtown Eagle Rock outside of LA for $13.99. I'm 5 months into learning more about Spanish wines, and Catavino is a must-stop for me.



    I read Catavino in my Google Reader.



    I also subscribe to the Podcast through iTunes.
  • dave · 2 years ago
    Hey you two! Love the blog, I subscribe because it's relevant to my buying choices (I live in Gracia), although I normally turn my nose up at rose and it takes a bit of effort, given my inexperience with this sort of thing, to find the wine that you're talking about.


    Anyway, the last Iberian wine I drank was the Torres Coronas. Was the vintage 2005? Don't really remember. I was in the store, and although Sangre de Toro is a bit heavy for me, I still see Torres as a reliable name, and the Coronas was quite pleasant.



    I've been meaning to join the forum and community, but my internet time is few and far between these days. I'll talk to you there soon though!
  • Judy · 2 years ago
    Latest Iberian Wine: Segura Viudas Aria Cava, about $9, followed by Mano y Mano (100% Tempranillo) also about $9, purchased from the Wine Discount Center in Chicago. We drink Iberian wines pretty often.

    Where you read CV’s feed: Google RSS

    Subscribe to our iTunes Podcast feed: Yes---since last summer when we were planning our October trip to Spain. We had a great trip, including dinner at Memento in Madrid, which we found on your site.
  • Dr. Debs · 2 years ago
    Congratulations on the subscriptions!

    My last Iberian wine: 2005 Nora Albarino, purchased at Colorado Wine Company in beautiful downtown Eagle Rock outside of LA for $13.99. I'm 5 months into learning more about Spanish wines, and Catavino is a must-stop for me.

    I read Catavino in my Google Reader.

    I also subscribe to the Podcast through iTunes.
  • dave · 2 years ago
    Hey you two! Love the blog, I subscribe because it's relevant to my buying choices (I live in Gracia), although I normally turn my nose up at rose and it takes a bit of effort, given my inexperience with this sort of thing, to find the wine that you're talking about.

    Anyway, the last Iberian wine I drank was the Torres Coronas. Was the vintage 2005? Don't really remember. I was in the store, and although Sangre de Toro is a bit heavy for me, I still see Torres as a reliable name, and the Coronas was quite pleasant.

    I've been meaning to join the forum and community, but my internet time is few and far between these days. I'll talk to you there soon though!
  • OW · 2 years ago
    I'm a newby here. Love the blog. Just found it while looking for some info for my wine club group, which will meet in my office in a few minutes. Out theme tonight includes Spanish and Portugese wines.




    The last Spanish wine I had was a Montecillo Rioja Reserva, and the last Portugese a Dom Martinho, both last night. Tonight it will be Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha, and Castano Hecula Monastrell.
  • Kurt · 2 years ago
    Hi Ryan:


    Cristalino Rose Brut $5.99 at Safeway



    I have been accessing your blog the old fashioned way - a bookmark on my browser. I just signed up via my yahoo page so I guess I am #71.



    Have not yet used the podcast feature.
  • OW · 2 years ago
    I'm a newby here. Love the blog. Just found it while looking for some info for my wine club group, which will meet in my office in a few minutes. Out theme tonight includes Spanish and Portugese wines.
    The last Spanish wine I had was a Montecillo Rioja Reserva, and the last Portugese a Dom Martinho, both last night. Tonight it will be Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha, and Castano Hecula Monastrell.
  • Tim Elliott · 2 years ago
    Great idea, Ryan!


    OK, so I subscribe to the blog in Google Reader and the podcast on iTunes.



    The last Iberian wine tasted is still open but it is not a good one, I'm afraid... I found it at a store that is usually reliable on somewhat of a close out for $9. It's from Juilia Roch e Hijos, "Casa Castillo", Monastrell, Jumilla 1999. It looks fine in the color department but has the dirtiest barnyard nose I've ever encountered. The black cherry and spice flavors are not too bad and there is still some life ahead for this wine but something really went wrong here. I scored it a 74 and will write more about this wine on my blog soon.



    Cheers!
  • Kurt · 2 years ago
    Hi Ryan:

    Cristalino Rose Brut $5.99 at Safeway

    I have been accessing your blog the old fashioned way - a bookmark on my browser. I just signed up via my yahoo page so I guess I am #71.

    Have not yet used the podcast feature.
  • Tim Elliott · 2 years ago
    Great idea, Ryan!

    OK, so I subscribe to the blog in Google Reader and the podcast on iTunes.

    The last Iberian wine tasted is still open but it is not a good one, I'm afraid... I found it at a store that is usually reliable on somewhat of a close out for $9. It's from Juilia Roch e Hijos, "Casa Castillo", Monastrell, Jumilla 1999. It looks fine in the color department but has the dirtiest barnyard nose I've ever encountered. The black cherry and spice flavors are not too bad and there is still some life ahead for this wine but something really went wrong here. I scored it a 74 and will write more about this wine on my blog soon.

    Cheers!
  • Andre Ribeirinho · 2 years ago
    Hello Ryan. This is André from Portugal here.


    Hum, latest Iberian Wine: Versus 2004 - 8 euros - supermarket!





    Where you read CV’s feed: bloglines





    Subscribe to our iTunes Podcast feed: no



    Keep up the good work!
  • Andre Ribeirinho · 2 years ago
    Hello Ryan. This is André from Portugal here.

    Hum, latest Iberian Wine: Versus 2004 - 8 euros - supermarket!
    Where you read CV’s feed: bloglines
    Subscribe to our iTunes Podcast feed: no

    Keep up the good work!
  • Paul · 2 years ago
    I enjoy your blog very much. Keep up the good work.


    Latest Iberian Wine: Valcortes Crianza 2001 Rioja Imported to the USA by Haro Import Inc. $16.00





    Where you read CV’s feed: Not a real blog person I pick up your blogs when my goggle send my one and they do send me many.





    Subscribe to our iTunes Podcast feed: no
  • Sonadora · 2 years ago
    Hi there-


    Ditto Dr. Debs on the Nora Albarino. I picked it up at World Market for $14.99.



    I read through either wineblogwatch or winelifetoday.



    No to podcasts.
  • Michelle · 2 years ago
    Hi there Ryan!




    I've noticed my RSS subscriptions are through the roof lately too. Because I get so few comments, I also worry about scrapers. I read your blog through Google Reader. I don't subscribe to the podcast, but I ought to mention it to Kevin. He loves podcasts, but they're not my learning style.



    We took a Spanish wine seminar from Doug Frost last November and have been hooked ever since. I don't know for sure what the last one we drank was - but we recently bought a case of Borsao Tres Picos and a case of Red Guitar. For the holidays, we had a case of Vina Borgia that we gave away to everyone. There's always Spanish wine available in our house.



    Cheers!
  • Paul · 2 years ago
    I enjoy your blog very much. Keep up the good work.

    Latest Iberian Wine: Valcortes Crianza 2001 Rioja Imported to the USA by Haro Import Inc. $16.00
    Where you read CV’s feed: Not a real blog person I pick up your blogs when my goggle send my one and they do send me many.
    Subscribe to our iTunes Podcast feed: no
  • Sonadora · 2 years ago
    Hi there-

    Ditto Dr. Debs on the Nora Albarino. I picked it up at World Market for $14.99.

    I read through either wineblogwatch or winelifetoday.

    No to podcasts.
  • Michelle · 2 years ago
    Hi there Ryan!
    I've noticed my RSS subscriptions are through the roof lately too. Because I get so few comments, I also worry about scrapers. I read your blog through Google Reader. I don't subscribe to the podcast, but I ought to mention it to Kevin. He loves podcasts, but they're not my learning style.

    We took a Spanish wine seminar from Doug Frost last November and have been hooked ever since. I don't know for sure what the last one we drank was - but we recently bought a case of Borsao Tres Picos and a case of Red Guitar. For the holidays, we had a case of Vina Borgia that we gave away to everyone. There's always Spanish wine available in our house.

    Cheers!
  • Dan Cochran · 2 years ago
    Latest Iberian Wine: Delaforce 10-Year-Old Tawny Port, about $18.00 US




    I found your feed by searching Yahoo! and I get the three latest headlines on "My Yahoo!"





    I am one of the few that doesn't have an iPod!
  • Dan Cochran · 2 years ago
    Latest Iberian Wine: Delaforce 10-Year-Old Tawny Port, about $18.00 US
    I found your feed by searching Yahoo! and I get the three latest headlines on "My Yahoo!"
    I am one of the few that doesn't have an iPod!
  • krista · 2 years ago
    Great blog. I found it via a link on another Spain blog. Can't remember the name of the last Iberian wine I had (I think it was from Priorat), but it was at "El Farol" restaurant in Santa Fe, NM, USA.




    Cheers!
  • krista · 2 years ago
    Great blog. I found it via a link on another Spain blog. Can't remember the name of the last Iberian wine I had (I think it was from Priorat), but it was at "El Farol" restaurant in Santa Fe, NM, USA.
    Cheers!
  • Cornell · 2 years ago
    Hi - This is the dad. Last that I remember was a wine from Abadia Retuerta which of course I can't remember the specific wine but it was very good. Had it a the restaurant Cue in the new Gutherie Theatre in Minneapolis and the cost was about $34 if I remember correctly.


    What do we drink - whatever Ryan tells us to drink of course.



    I tend to primarily go to Catavino to check what is happening and keep up with the latest. Of course I probably have a somewhat greater interest in how things are going than the average bear since we have seen the site grow from an idea into what it is today.



    Keep up the good work and good luck with your other new ideas and.....what wine should we have with dinner tonight??
  • Cornell · 2 years ago
    Hi - This is the dad. Last that I remember was a wine from Abadia Retuerta which of course I can't remember the specific wine but it was very good. Had it a the restaurant Cue in the new Gutherie Theatre in Minneapolis and the cost was about $34 if I remember correctly.

    What do we drink - whatever Ryan tells us to drink of course.

    I tend to primarily go to Catavino to check what is happening and keep up with the latest. Of course I probably have a somewhat greater interest in how things are going than the average bear since we have seen the site grow from an idea into what it is today.

    Keep up the good work and good luck with your other new ideas and.....what wine should we have with dinner tonight??
  • vinvenio · 2 years ago
    Lemme see, the last Iberian wine I drank was a 2001 Cosme Palacio y Hermanos Rioja. I purchased it for about $11 from some corner store wine shop while visiting a friend in DC. THat was some tasty stuff!


    I first heard about Catavino because of your upcoming / ongoing Virtual Rose Tasting - I happen to have a Spanish rose and plant to participate!



    I read blogs mostly in Google Reader, with the occasional visit to the site themselves. I'm more of a print kinda guy, so not as much into the podcasts (although I did enjoy your "happy BBQ dance vidcast" :-)
  • vinvenio · 2 years ago
    Lemme see, the last Iberian wine I drank was a 2001 Cosme Palacio y Hermanos Rioja. I purchased it for about $11 from some corner store wine shop while visiting a friend in DC. THat was some tasty stuff!

    I first heard about Catavino because of your upcoming / ongoing Virtual Rose Tasting - I happen to have a Spanish rose and plant to participate!

    I read blogs mostly in Google Reader, with the occasional visit to the site themselves. I'm more of a print kinda guy, so not as much into the podcasts (although I did enjoy your "happy BBQ dance vidcast" :-)
  • The Big Chorizo · 2 years ago
    Altos de Luzón 2004 in a local Murcian restaurant called La Pequeña, to accompany artichokes, raf tomatoes with bonito and solomillo a la roquefort. I read you using Google Reader and I have not (yet) listened to any of your podcasts, although that might change when I get my hands on a new ipod.
  • Ben · 2 years ago
    Hola guapos. Last wine was a rather fine Protos crianza picked up in Barajas airport last night, I'm a google reader man, and yes you are in my itunes feed! Un abrazo and wonderfeul to see you in Madrid!
  • The Big Chorizo · 2 years ago
    Altos de Luzón 2004 in a local Murcian restaurant called La Pequeña, to accompany artichokes, raf tomatoes with bonito and solomillo a la roquefort. I read you using Google Reader and I have not (yet) listened to any of your podcasts, although that might change when I get my hands on a new ipod.
  • Ben · 2 years ago
    Hola guapos. Last wine was a rather fine Protos crianza picked up in Barajas airport last night, I'm a google reader man, and yes you are in my itunes feed! Un abrazo and wonderfeul to see you in Madrid!
  • Ryan · 2 years ago
    Wow I'm soooooo Excited to see so many comments. Both from people I have gotten to know, people I hope to know better and people who are very important parts of our lives. Thanks for the thoughts.


    Tony- Your welcome here anytime for an Iberian wine or two.





    bbennett - Love your notes, keep them coming, and can't wait till the next bottle we share





    James - THanks for the tip on the aggregators. I love the Altos de Luzon





    Elly - Hey there girl, good to see you embracing technology! ;) Thanks for the comment





    Judy - Great to hear and glad you enjoyed Mememto so much!





    DR.Debs -You have become a great cheerleader for us and we love having you participate so much in our site!





    Dave - Our rooftop is calling you, thanks for reading and we had fun this past weekend!





    OW - Welcome and would love to hear more about your recent tasting of Iberian wines





    Kurt - Glad to have you on board! YOu should tell us about your rose in our Virtual tasting on the forum





    Tim Elliot - Hey can't wait to share some Iberian treats this summer with you!





    Andre Ribeirinho - Hey there Neighbor, we should really try to meet up soon and share some mutual interests over geeky converstions





    Paul - Glad to have you as a reader, please let us know more about what you are drinking





    Sonadora - Love the NORA great wine and great value...hmm time to pick up some albarino





    Michelle - Glad to hear your a big fan of Spanish wines, BTW I like the happy faces!





    Dan Cochran - No need for an ipod to listen to a podcast. You can listen right on our site!





    Kristin - Welcome and we hope you share other Iberian wines you find!





    Cornell - Hey there, thanks for all the support, we wouldn't have made it this far without you. As for what to have with dinner? Go tell Sanni I sent you and ask hime what new Iberian wines have come in!





    ViVenio - Thanks, we hope to do more Happy Dances as we get a bit more free time! stay tuned





    Big Chorizo - Sounds Great! Wish I was there, the food sounds great!





    BEN - Always a pleasure to hear from you. Protos! Barajas! Wine does make travel easier! Cheers,



    Thanks to all for the comments, and keep them coming! Boy this blogging thing can be fun!
  • Ryan Opaz · 2 years ago
    Wow I'm soooooo Excited to see so many comments. Both from people I have gotten to know, people I hope to know better and people who are very important parts of our lives. Thanks for the thoughts.

    Tony- Your welcome here anytime for an Iberian wine or two.
    bbennett - Love your notes, keep them coming, and can't wait till the next bottle we share
    James - THanks for the tip on the aggregators. I love the Altos de Luzon
    Elly - Hey there girl, good to see you embracing technology! ;) Thanks for the comment
    Judy - Great to hear and glad you enjoyed Mememto so much!
    DR.Debs -You have become a great cheerleader for us and we love having you participate so much in our site!
    Dave - Our rooftop is calling you, thanks for reading and we had fun this past weekend!
    OW - Welcome and would love to hear more about your recent tasting of Iberian wines
    Kurt - Glad to have you on board! YOu should tell us about your rose in our Virtual tasting on the forum
    Tim Elliot - Hey can't wait to share some Iberian treats this summer with you!
    Andre Ribeirinho - Hey there Neighbor, we should really try to meet up soon and share some mutual interests over geeky converstions
    Paul - Glad to have you as a reader, please let us know more about what you are drinking
    Sonadora - Love the NORA great wine and great value...hmm time to pick up some albarino
    Michelle - Glad to hear your a big fan of Spanish wines, BTW I like the happy faces!
    Dan Cochran - No need for an ipod to listen to a podcast. You can listen right on our site!
    Kristin - Welcome and we hope you share other Iberian wines you find!
    Cornell - Hey there, thanks for all the support, we wouldn't have made it this far without you. As for what to have with dinner? Go tell Sanni I sent you and ask hime what new Iberian wines have come in!
    ViVenio - Thanks, we hope to do more Happy Dances as we get a bit more free time! stay tuned
    Big Chorizo - Sounds Great! Wish I was there, the food sounds great!
    BEN - Always a pleasure to hear from you. Protos! Barajas! Wine does make travel easier! Cheers,

    Thanks to all for the comments, and keep them coming! Boy this blogging thing can be fun!