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And now, the ‘Pica’

by  |  29-01-2026

It started as many things do these days, with an Instagram Story. And, as all things ‘Story’ go, I have only the ephemeral visual memories and snippets of seconds to tie together an actual story... more »

Celler Viader – Les Eretes 2023

by  |  26-01-2026

Nothing happens in a bubble, except for when it does, like when the asteroid disaster films of Deep Impact and Armageddon were both produced in 1997 and then released in the summer of 1998. Both... more »
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Vins Petxina, Catalunya

by  |  23-01-2026

This is a longer list that comprises the bulk of the portfolio produced by Vins Petxina, who I initially got to know via owner Oleguer Brunet as they’re part of the Vi Novell group. That... more »

Drinking well, in Kraków

by  |  21-01-2026

An ongoing series that looks at how to enjoy a drink in less obvious and at times, exotic destinations for the European or North American traveler. Some might ask why I would go to Poland... more »
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Kopke, Porto, Portgual

by  |  19-01-2026

This is a ‘recent’ selection from the esteemed producer of Port wines, Kopke. Interestingly, in my last large tasting for the region, the Kopke wines weren’t represented. I suppose to some extent they can do... more »

The Catalunya Report 2026

by  |  14-01-2026

“I’m worried more about Climate Change than I am about sales…” When I visited Anna Espelt in the Empordà region last fall, this one quote summed up the situation for wine in Catalunya. More importantly,... more »

Torre del Veguer – Fonoll 2024

by  |  12-01-2026

Being born in January has always had its disadvantages. For one, there’s the assumption that, being a Capricorn, you’re gruff, forward, and headstrong to which I say, “Fuck you!” LOL More than anything, as you... more »

The Catalan Vi Novell wines of 2025

by  |  09-01-2026

The time has arrived to taste the wines of the Vi Novell association for 2025 which you can view as a Tasting Report here. This apparently marks a half decade that I’ve been following their... more »

La cuesta de enero 2026

by  |  07-01-2026

Like everything that glows with a strange energy, this series fully came into existence in the post-pandemic era, namely in 2023. It was always meant as an article to "celebrate" the general rise in prices... more »