tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.comments2023-08-06T16:20:45.799+02:00Latest News from Castro MartinBodegas Castro Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00282806859945385614noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-41848790248294324832011-05-26T16:50:20.120+02:002011-05-26T16:50:20.120+02:00We really enjoyed meeting the team from Castro Mar...We really enjoyed meeting the team from Castro Martin and to celebrate, we went out after the event and consumed 3 bottles. <br /> Daryl (Guy on the left)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-90251338474007801212010-10-07T16:38:20.643+02:002010-10-07T16:38:20.643+02:00It's sad to hear that another grape variety is...It's sad to hear that another grape variety is going to die down because of the changing climate. <a href="http://www.grapegrowingfun.com/grape-growing-climate/" rel="nofollow">Grape growing climate</a> has a tremendous effect on the grapes but it's more tragic that it is killing existing grape varieties.joe_grapegrowerhttp://www.grapegrowingfun.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-483681733963631072010-10-06T19:30:03.048+02:002010-10-06T19:30:03.048+02:00But Guinness, like wine, are still good for you.But Guinness, like wine, are still good for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-34090647717021972612010-09-24T14:05:16.956+02:002010-09-24T14:05:16.956+02:00I don't really know because I haven't trie...I don't really know because I haven't tried, but I can tell you is that it is much more difficult to put a shamrock on the finished wine!Castro Martinhttp://www.castromartin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-2181713413474129772010-09-24T11:45:32.813+02:002010-09-24T11:45:32.813+02:00I was wondering how do you make the shamrock on th...I was wondering how do you make the shamrock on the must foam?...Sébastiennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-17969219633847523022010-07-16T11:09:17.306+02:002010-07-16T11:09:17.306+02:00Your right, i thought maybe you had a new vineyard...Your right, i thought maybe you had a new vineyard in the Canarias! :) Good luck in your prep work!ryanhttp://catavino.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-31540334769930455462010-06-14T16:18:50.139+02:002010-06-14T16:18:50.139+02:00don't worry still plenty more games for ye to ...don't worry still plenty more games for ye to get through! who knows all 3 goalkeepers might end up making huge mistakes!the grapefruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12366898353840256556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-77484776265598542062010-05-25T20:50:42.786+02:002010-05-25T20:50:42.786+02:00Hopefully Angela will bring me a can when she retu...Hopefully Angela will bring me a can when she returns from Madrid tomorrow - I will post a tasting note....<br /><br />I think my problem with Ainsley stems from the fact that I just don't like the man or the way he presents. My point is that I am simply very surprised that a Spanish airline has chosen a comparative unknown as their featured chef.Bodegas Castro Martinhttp://www.castromartin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-73915104235895055072010-05-25T20:34:45.427+02:002010-05-25T20:34:45.427+02:00I'll have to see if I can get hold of a can to...I'll have to see if I can get hold of a can to review on http://www.alcoholfreereview.com<br /><br />Oh, and try some of Ainsley's BBQ recipes. I was not a fan until I tried a few out of a book I was given. His burgers are spot on.Grahamhttp://www.alcoholfreereview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-61646294212270169432010-04-22T12:14:00.483+02:002010-04-22T12:14:00.483+02:00Ah yes, I forgot to mention that they did originat...Ah yes, I forgot to mention that they did originate from southern China, and were introduced into New Zealand at the start of the 20th century. They were originally known as Yang Tao - the sunny peach.<br /><br />I think they are possibly still celebrated in China.... Doesn't the year of the gooseberry come between the year of the dragon and the year of the snake?!!!Bodegas Castro Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00282806859945385614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-57809855405042323242010-04-22T00:08:53.530+02:002010-04-22T00:08:53.530+02:00Que haces!? The Spanish are having a festival with...Que haces!? The Spanish are having a festival with our fruit! We dont even have one here for it! Actually it not really ours - we used to call it a 'chinese gooseberry' back in the 80's ?kirk - sandihurst wineshttp://www.sandihurstwines.co.nznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-78689951435410859902010-04-09T17:15:16.497+02:002010-04-09T17:15:16.497+02:00BTW - Tell Kevin Ecock that Andrew from Castro Mar...BTW - Tell Kevin Ecock that Andrew from Castro Martin says 'hi'.....Bodegas Castro Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00282806859945385614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-16613037028372476192010-04-09T15:46:41.080+02:002010-04-09T15:46:41.080+02:00ya i know not allowing a tv show... but giving the...ya i know not allowing a tv show... but giving them more alcohol... really thats their solution??? but i'm sure they know best....<br /><br />Just discovered this blog yesterday- definitely one of the better ones out there! Just added you as a link there on the grapefruit- keep up the good work!the grapefruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12366898353840256556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-71416214808861731552010-04-08T18:06:26.263+02:002010-04-08T18:06:26.263+02:00P.S. Love the grapefruit site - just added it as a...P.S. Love the grapefruit site - just added it as a link.Bodegas Castro Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00282806859945385614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-24565421708973298102010-04-08T17:57:17.345+02:002010-04-08T17:57:17.345+02:00Thank you for your contribution Sr Grapefruit. Tak...Thank you for your contribution Sr Grapefruit. Take a look at my entry of March 16th when I wrote about the French college tastings....<br />Doesn't make sense does it?Bodegas Castro Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00282806859945385614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-35235532683306946492010-04-08T17:14:20.645+02:002010-04-08T17:14:20.645+02:00Especially bizarre since the french government is ...Especially bizarre since the french government is planning on introducing wine tasting classes into the canteens in colleges...<br /><br />http://www.decanter.com/news/news.php?id=296617the grapefruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12366898353840256556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-60438153804416417612010-04-03T18:46:33.559+02:002010-04-03T18:46:33.559+02:00I am not sure what I can tell you about this story...I am not sure what I can tell you about this story, except that I would ask you to look carefully at the date that this entry was made on our blog. Does April 1st have any significance in France?<br /><br />Thank you for reading our page, and also for paying attention to what we write!Bodegas Castro Martinhttp://www.castromartin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-17620131698603633722010-04-03T17:30:03.904+02:002010-04-03T17:30:03.904+02:00Hi. I didn't realise that you were allowed to ...Hi. I didn't realise that you were allowed to produce rosé like this? Have the rules changed in Spain? In France, where I live, it is forbidden, except in Champagne.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-46717814697118307682010-03-05T08:06:59.628+01:002010-03-05T08:06:59.628+01:00Two replies here - firstly to Steve at the Spanish...Two replies here - firstly to Steve at the Spanish Table in Seattle.<br />There is no doubt that the volume requirements of Gallo have put an enormous strain on grape supply in our denominacion. The first effect is quite simply that grape prices have been forced up, perhaps artificially. <br />Secondly, if grape supply is short, this could potentially encourage unscrupulous producers to source from elsewhere.... <br /><br />To Kirk at Sandihurst.<br />I agree that it does not seem right, but from who's point of view? <br />From the point of view of the producer as he is forced to disclose even a small percentage of a second grape variety? Or, unfair for the consumer who should be given all information about the varieties used?<br />My own thought is that the system we have here in Rias Baixas is not bad - if the wine is 100% Albarino, then put that on the label. If it is made from a blend of grapes, then simply inform the consumer.<br />I guess the question is, where do you disclose details of the blend? In the 'headline' variety on the front label, or is it sufficient just to mention it in the small print of the back label?<br />Certainly I believe that the consumer should be informed, after all, we now disclose every single ingredient in food, so why not in wine?Bodegas Castro Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00282806859945385614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-32545098413128173522010-03-04T23:14:27.571+01:002010-03-04T23:14:27.571+01:00in NZ (and possibly Australia too) there can legal...in NZ (and possibly Australia too) there can legally be up to 15% of another varietal in te wine without having to disclose it. doesnt seem right really...kirk - sandihurst winehttp://www.sandihurstwines.co.nznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-78219384568037295062010-03-04T17:33:35.548+01:002010-03-04T17:33:35.548+01:00Hopefully that is true of Martin Codax also becaus...Hopefully that is true of Martin Codax also because their deal with E&J Gallo requires them to supply albarino in record quantities for that bodega.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-91518237883230163712010-02-13T13:39:44.584+01:002010-02-13T13:39:44.584+01:00Thanks for that Justin. I have just paid a quick v...Thanks for that Justin. I have just paid a quick visit to Pete Brown's Beer Blog, and would highly recommend this to anyone interested in the new drink awareness campaign.<br /><br />Over several entries Pete packs in a lot of information, and illustrates perfectly how stats can be manipulated and/or exaggerated.Castro Martinhttp://www.castromartin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-81855523130234980412010-02-13T12:58:50.081+01:002010-02-13T12:58:50.081+01:00Pete Brown did a series of 10 posts about some of ...Pete Brown did a series of 10 posts about some of the nonsense which is being officially spouted in the UK about alcohol and it's consumption. I think you might find them interesting...<br /><br />Here's the first one:<br />http://petebrown.blogspot.com/2010/01/answering-neo-prohibitionists-1-of-10.htmlJustin Robertshttp://jerezwine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-33456400854571637632010-01-03T10:49:20.120+01:002010-01-03T10:49:20.120+01:00Corrected, thank you....It's nice to know that...Corrected, thank you....It's nice to know that someone is paying attention!Bodegas Castro Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00282806859945385614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21707162.post-87252668279359962312010-01-02T17:44:03.877+01:002010-01-02T17:44:03.877+01:00St. Nicholas was a Greek bishop from Myra, which i...St. Nicholas was a Greek bishop from Myra, which is located in modern Turkey. However, it does not make him "Turkish".<br /><br />roocayaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com