Articles
Israel digs into its terroir
by Miquel Hudin | 09-07-2017
Showing how important both first impressions are as well as branding, if you ask any American what they think about Kosher wine, no matter their tastes in wine or worship, a sneering face will present... more »
In The Glass: Tomàs Cusiné – Finca Comabarra 2012
by Miquel Hudin | 08-07-2017
I was quite excited to taste this wine as previous experience with Tomàs Cusiné wines as seen in the “Mineral” made in a negociant fashion down in DO Montsant or then the “Cara Nord” white... more »
The 8th VideNit changes things up
by Miquel Hudin | 05-07-2017
This past weekend saw the 8th edition of “VideNit” hosted at the rural hotel of Mas Figueres in Marçà. It marked a rather large change from the previous seven events as they’ve moved it to... more »
Explaining paratge/paraje certifications in Catalan wine
by Miquel Hudin | 03-07-2017
With the publication of my lengthy article at Meininger’s explaining the new certifications of DOQ Priorat, it’s worth standing back from this for a moment and understanding a key term that everyone in the wine... more »
Not all Ah-So’s are created equal
by Miquel Hudin | 01-07-2017
The Ah-So is that prongy thing in the back of the utensil draw that most people don’t even know the name of. Theories abound about the name but the more important fact is that it’s... more »
In The Glass: Bodegas Roda – Sela 2014
by Miquel Hudin | 30-06-2017
I was quite excited to receive this recent sample as I’d tasted the Sela 2013 sometime back and found it to be not only a great wine, but also a great value. I’m not really... more »
On writing a Georgian wine guide
by Miquel Hudin | 28-06-2017
For anyone who might think it a quick way to riches, you simply do not write wine books for financial gain. Most everyone writes these types of books with little regard to the scant paycheck... more »
Observations from the annual GuildSomm survey
by Miquel Hudin | 26-06-2017
If you’ve not seen it, GuildSomm has posted its 2016 salary survey which anyone, even non-subscribers to the site can view. They create this by putting out a poll that people answer anonymously on the... more »
In The Glass: Alaverdi Monastery – Saperavi 2011
by Miquel Hudin | 23-06-2017
There are few winery slogans that can match that of the Alaverdi Monastery in Kakheti, Georgia. To state, “Since 1011” on the label leaves little up for debate that these monks have been making wine... more »
The Blason Louis experience
by Miquel Hudin | 22-06-2017
A few months back, I was contacted by Blason Louis to receive a pack of their wine flaçons. I really had no idea what they were talking about as a bottle for wine is bouteille... more »