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How Not To Do A Walkaround Wine Tasting

I remember being very, very new to the wine industry. Fresh with a graduate degree and recently hired at a wine PR firm in Santa Rosa called Gracelyn Associates, I knew just enough about wine to get myself in trouble....

Gary Vaynerchuk and The Cult of Passion

Gary Vaynerchuk is coming to Napa Valley. I'm not sure this is news. He's been in Napa Valley before. This time however he is coming to promote his latest book, "CRUSH IT: Why Now is the Time To Cash In...

Iberian Links Around the Web: EWBC, Port, Wine Toursim and Someone’s WineFuture!

It’s been awhile since we published links to share what’s been occurring around the Interwebs as related to Iberian wine. Currently, we’re in a whirlwind of activity trying to put the finishing touches on the ...

1 Year Anniversary – and not a bottle of bubbles in sight

So today will be one year that I started writing oe•no•phile, and here I am busy with some other work and I've not even thought about having some wine today.For shame - I shall see what is in stock post haste and take some notes.Thank you to all of...

Catavino Hits the High Seas: Wine and Kayaking Anyone?

When I was child, living along the beautiful and haunting shores of Lake Michigan, I fondly remember spending many an evening curled in bed with sandy sheets. As the light crept over the horizon, spreading ...

How Time and a Little Perseverance Can Lead to Cheap and Successful Wine Education

Last night, we had a rare opportunity to pour 9 very unique Spanish wines all made from the Bobal grape for approximately 80 people. The wines were: Ocho Cuerdas 2005, Fussión de Bobal 2005, ...

Greenpeace and Spencer Tunick Team Up To Save French Wines

Working with some obscure theory that wine and taking off your clothes are somehow linked, Greenpeace has teamed up with photographer Spencer Tunick to do a shoot at a vineyard in Burgundy to bring awareness to climate change and how it may affect your favorite vintages. From the press release: Save the wines of France! Greenpeace and...

Fall Wine Festivals and Family Friendly Events


In my search for all things wine, I have come across numerous wine festivals occurring this fall. Many of the festivals are family friendly, for those of you that have children. You can often learn some interesting history about your town and local wineries, all while sampling some wines....

Tour and taste at Newport’s mansions!

The Preservation Society of Newport County holds its fourth annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival September 25-27. The two-and-a-half day affair, presented by Food & Wine Magazine, includes a wine auction on Friday night and gala honoring Jacques Pepin, a wine tasting on both Saturday and Sunday featuring over 150 wines, chef cooking demos...

Native Spanish Grape, Bobal: Free Screening of Documentary and Tasting in Barcelona & NYC

On September 16th, Catavino will be hosting a free screening of Zev’s film at Citilab Cornella in Barcelona at 7-9pm. The documentary by Zev Robinson will be followed by a Bobal tasting presented by Alex ...

Favorite Wine Experiences of the Summer: Share Your Priceless Moments!

Whenever I’m asked, “What was your favorite….”, I end up looking a bit starry eyed, clueless as to how I can answer the question sincerely. Life is compilation of experiences, both good and bad, and ...

D.O. Empordà: A Mecca of Natural Beauty and Legendary Wine Stories

Last week, we had the pleasure of enjoying some quality family time in the small mountainous town of Calonge, located north of Barcelona, southeast of Girona and not a stone’s throw from the sea. Perched ...