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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

One of the special things in life, is being able to talk to a friend for five hours; and not run out of words.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I have a brief sojourn in Europe, next month. In reality, I need a year or two, to see everyone I want to see.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I so often sound like the very bad Indian version of Hugh Grant.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Many moons ago, I used to host a monthly event, that was called the "ridiculously long lunch club". A dear friend has reminded me that it was 13 years since the first one.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I'm looking at visiting @sevillatapas.bsky.social in October; 6th and 7th. Anyone else for some fun and games? (and Sherry)

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

My planned trip back to the UK/Europe is getting progressively more silly. Trying to work out how to fit Ireland in; to see a friend with whom I've never finished a conversation. (but that's the Irish for you)

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

May I ask where the climate science brigade hang out here? I have questions. We, in the Bolivian Andes, are having the most bizarre Winter; daytime temps over the last few weeks have been above 30°C. I need to get a better understanding on the modelling of this new El Niño event.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Top and tail. You can fill the middle later. I really need to re-focus on my trip back to Europe.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

First world problems... I am heading back to Europe, in a few months. I want to see as many friends as I can do. The whole thing is like playing four dimensional chess. Obviously, the answer is, to let the Wookie win. However, I'm not a Wookie.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

I have never used a travel agent. But, there are times when I think they may be worth their weight in gold. Currently organising a complex trip back to England and Catalunya. I would pay money to be told I am being silly. (I am being silly)

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

There's construction going on, next to my apartment. I don't mind, as I do see building as investment and positivity. What I do mind, is their syncopation is totally off, with what I am listening to. Maybe, they don't like Louis Prima, and are doing it on purpose open.spotify.com/track/6lYeYg...

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Just A Gigolo - Remastered

Louis Prima · Capitol Collectors Series · Song · 1991

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I shall be taking the Eurostar in September, for the first time in a very long while. Last time, I was scruffy and unshaven (nothing new there). I was wearing a long black coat. All of a sudden, I was surrounded by armed police. (if you know the UK, we do not see guns on a regular basis).

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I had forgotten how expensive, and how crap, most accommodation is in Amsterdam. Trying to find a place for my friend and I, for two nights, at the end of September, is coming in North of 800 Euros. Which is quite ridiculous.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Like many a grammar school boy, of my era... I read the Aeneid and Iliad in their original text. I am boycotting The Odyssey, to avoid PTSD.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

So... a question for you all... As some of you know, I currently live in Bolivia. Bolivia is on the axis of where tomatoes originated. They are part of our daily diet. There's a ubiquitous, spicy sauce, called "llaqua", which appears at every meal.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

So... I said I was going to try to write a bit about Bolivian food. I shall start off with sopa de maní; peanut soup. There seems to be a real love of soups, throughout Latin America. There's even a chain in Lima called "Siete Sopas" (seven soups); though they only seem to ever serve three.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Absolute shocker here. We are well over 30°C and windy as all hell. The mountain, that I can see from my balcony, is on fire.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Currently discussing water availability for viticulture on Santorini. I literally have no base for this. I know my theory. Totally lost on practical.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Middle of Winter here in the Southern hemisphere. 1,900m above sea level, and we have a top of 39°C forecasted. My plans are to do a couple of loads of washing; eat salad; drink rosé; close all doors, windows and blinds; and to not venture out until dusk.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Absolute scenes! I'm now an honorary Argentinian, and will be watching the final with these nutters.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I seem to be the only England supporter in this bar...

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Too many projects; not enough time. Anyone fancy coming to make wine, and other drinks, with me, I'm Bolivia? Totally new project. It's going to be very hard work; and will not pay very much, initially. (yeah; I know I'm really selling it)

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

I realise my life is not normal. I spent my Sunday tasting and blending with a potential new client. Also played with their dogs; who were obviously played out.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

So, I know I've been off here for a while. Some friends have prompted me to drop back in. Last year I ticked off one of those bucket things; a flight over the Nasca lines. Terrible photos; but it exceeded all expectations. (I'm not planning on popping my clogs anytime soon)

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

One of my favourite memories, is taking my mate, Alice, to see Missy Higgins on the lawn at Adelaide Uni. Ben Folds rocked up and they did a duet of "Laid" by James. open.spotify.com/track/2CdS3D... As a Manchester boy, this made my day.

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Laid

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

You know what. I am privileged to be friends with some of the best winemakers, chefs, viticulturalists, farmers, philosophers etc My mate, Luke Payne, just got Michelined today. How proud of him I am? Very muchly. www.instagram.com/p/DSXHOl0DRX...

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Who knew that there are two words in Spanish for brains. One is what you think with "cerebro". The other is what you eat "seso". (obviously you Spanish speakers do) For a language that uses the same word for so many things... Anyway, do any of you know some good Spanish language zombie movies?

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Table grape harvest in Luribay, today. This is Red Globe. It is in beautiful condition; but scarily early. We have already had one, very, early harvest with 25; I do not need an earlier one with 26.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Update on this... I talked to Max, yesterday evening. He is extending his stay in Luribay from 5 days... to at least 7. He is loving doing vineyard work; and he wants to learn more about agriculture, in general. I fear he may have gone native. Shame he doesn't do social media.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

You know how once in your life, you need to get out of your comfort zone, and do something a little bit crazy... I've done that a few times in mine. I'm about to send a young, Irish chef (ex-Arzak) to go do some vineyard work, by proxy, in Luribay. I respect his ethic and insanity.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

I mean, I've always had a high opinion of myself; but this is too much.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

With pizza, last night at Imilla Alzada. The 11 Lapostelle Chard, was incredible. Think it's the third time I have tasted this vintage. The Alma Oculta Cabernet was big; but also delicious. Made for a nice foil against the La Concepción; which was more elegant.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

As I'm back, let's play... I am going to start doing a series of Supper Clubs in La Paz (Bolivia). A different cuisine every month. I am thinking Louisiana, as my first inspiration. Main and dessert are sorted. But, what the heck should I do as a starter; given this is Bolivia...

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Looks like I will be sending a young backpacker to Luribay, next week, to do some vineyard work on my behalf. Obviously, I would rather go myself; but just do not have the time.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Luribay. Around 170km from La Paz, is a subtropical valley, at around 2,500m above sea level. Reputedly, it was the first location in Bolivia, that was planted to grapevines. Until the 1952 agrarian reform, the area was pretty much all vineyards. Now it is a lot of smallholding polycultures.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Hello all. Been a very long time since I have visited this space. As I have a new winemaking project in the wings, seems like a good time to make contact again.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Moody morning in Zona Sur, La Paz, Bolivia. A mere 3,400m above sea level. I am here for a few weeks, to catch up with friends; and do a bit of cooking.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Truly, truly, the last fruit of the 2025 vintage. It's a bit of a field blend, mostly Moscatel, that has been dried for a month. It will be fermented, overnight, before being pressed and fortified. It will go into the solera for our Final Feliz.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Whoops! That will teach me to try to experiment with a full-solids ferment, in the egg. Only a couple of litres lost, luckily.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

First time I have the"original" version. Hits very different from Fatboy Slim. open.spotify.com/track/2c4zwl...

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Take Yo' Praise

Camille Yarbrough · The Iron Pot Cooker · Song · 1975

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Last pick for harvest 2025, today. It's the Moscatel de Alejandria for one of our whites. In 31 harvests, this has been the most intense. I'm back down to a weight (and waist size) I have not been since my 20s; no bad thing. The wines are looking amazing!

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Filling the press for our Rosado. Like last year, it's a total leap of faith. It's a field blend of bits and pieces from the San Roque vineyard. There's some Moscatel, some Blanca Redonda, some Vischoqueña, some Negra Criolla sin pepa, and a whole host of other stuff.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Destemming Negra Criolla from Finca Lumen. We have worked with Doña Lumen since 2023, but this is our first time working with her Negra. Much darker in flavour than that from San Roque, it will make a great addition to our single vineyard series.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

For those following at home, and who may be interested (all two of you), these are the same ferments, about 14 hours on.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

In 2021, Jardín Oculto started looking at single vineyard expressions of Negra Criolla; working with three different growers in the Cinti Valley. In 2023, we ventured into single vineyard expressions of Vischoqueña.

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Nayan Gowda (vinosity in days of yore) @vinosity.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

I truly believe that everyone has their favourite tree. This is mine.

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