November 2, 2007

Botas-Wine Carrier

There is no justification for it. We are not celebrating anything in particular. However, the CFW folks and friends are going camping. A week from today, we head north to greener and mellower pastures. Among the essentials I have packed already are my headlamp, toilet paper and my Botas. Loving wine and loving camping are not mutually exclusive. In fact they go pair perfectly; like lamb and Pinot Noir.
If you love wine, but haven’t heard of Botas, you need one. Botas are wineskins that are an ancient way to transport wine and are still used today all over Spain. Shepherds and travelers used Botas in bygone days, but today you’re likely to see them worn at festivals, bullfights, soccer matches and the occasional camping trip. Traditional, high quality botas are made in small artisan workshops from cured, hand-sewn skins. The interior is coated with pine pitch for waterproofing. They are normally cut in a teardrop or kidney shape. The end has a small hole to squeeze the wine through and a screw-on top attached to a short cord, so it is not lost during merrymaking! Botas also come with a longer cord so you can sling them over your shoulder and keep your hands free.
Like anything else, you can spend a lot or a little on your bota. I use mine frequently, so I went high end, but you can find one on Amazon.com through this link for under $10. For those who need to have wine when they’re mobile, try the second link. Armed with your bota, you can enjoy a cool Riesling while hiking, or sip a peppery Malbec with duck roasted over the campfire.

Spanish Wine Botas - 2 Liter

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