Back when I started Catavino, I realized that I better find some good information on the subject. Starting with Spanish wine, I did a quick search on Amazon to find what information was available. Unfortunately, what I found was several outdated books along with a few new releases. Type in ...

The Spanish Table is a US based retail operation with 4 locations on the west coast. If your not on the west coast, no problem, they ship anywhere they can! Today I talk with one of the people involved with the Spanish Table, Andy Booth. We talk about wine, food, ...

Notes from a recent Iberian themed dinner. [b]2005 Ercavio Blanco[/b] – made from 100% Airen grape, around Toledo, this wine had a rather Chardonnay like nose, was fairly full bodied and finished cleanly. Worth looking out for – good summer sipper

Today we talk with Steven Ventrello of Parador Cellars, and the guys(Jeff Stai and Scott Klann) over at Twisted Oak winery, about their wines made with Iberian varietals. Great show and it was a lot of fun talking to both of them about their... More info at www.catavino.net

Today we talk with Steven Ventrello of Parador Cellars, and the guys(Jeff Stai and Scott Klann) over at Twisted Oak winery, about their wines made with Iberian varietals. Great show and it was a lot of fun talking to both of them about their motivations behind making wine with grapes ...

There is a site that from time to time I pluck out of my “slush sites” in my google reader. They’re the sites that you really don’t enjoy reading daily, but from time to time, have a nice little tidbit or two to talk about.... More info at www.catavino.net

Every morning, I generally do one of two things, immediately brew my coffee and flip on the computer, or I take a little stroll over to our local bread store to pick up a steamy, freshly baked baguette, and maybe, a gooey chocolate croissant. Today, as our bread stash showed ...

In this week’s news Robert Parker and Jay Miller appear to be the hot topic for Iberia - sorry Mark, but Spanish wine reviews seem to overshadowing Portuguese wine reviews. On Mark Squire’s bulletin board, people don’t know what to... More info at www.catavino.net...

¿Por qué Iberia? We started with Spain and Portugal for 3 main reasons: It’s the most dynamic (and constantly changing) area in the wine world today There wasn’t a good map currently available (for France there are a few) It’s a great looking land mass! This is simply the only up to date map ... and Ryan Opaz of Catavino fame for their huge help in fact checking. The Wine Map of Iberia...

Ok a quick return to podcasting. Too many thoughts all at once, so out it comes in a verbal stream. Monologues for the masses, or at least the Iberian wine masses! Links: eRobertparker Sherry article over at DelongWine Wine Blog Atlas Map and the... More info at www.catavino.net