Articles
Gramona does three takes on Xarel·lo
by Editorial | 27-07-2014
Stalwart producer of DO Penedès and DO Cava, Gramona has brought out a line of three wine whites all based around the grape, Xarel·lo. For those who might be unfamiliar with the name, it’s a... more »
You say “lip stinger”, I say no
by Miquel Hudin | 20-07-2014
I’m not sure why I’m such a pedantic twit when it comes to wine grape names. I suppose it’s because all European grapes have a name that typically means something whether it’s the place they’re... more »
I love you natural wines, but someone has come between us
by Miquel Hudin | 17-07-2014
As far as I can tell, any religion that has succeeded has aimed to be inclusive and had a defined set of rules perhaps carved in stone or at the very least garnered from some... more »
Wine shipping in the US
by Editorial | 15-07-2014
While often asked about how to travel with wine from Americans, from Europeans, we’re often asked, “What do you mean you can’t just send a bottle of wine from California to Pennsylvania?” It’s a logical... more »
Going with the flow in Empordà
by Miquel Hudin | 10-07-2014
The summer is again not playing nice as just yesterday it was pouring rain and about 20C while I wrote this article. Still, if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s probably much more sunny where... more »
In The Glass: Rebels de Batea 2013
by Miquel Hudin | 08-07-2014
These new wines called, “Rebels de Batea” are part of a larger series called, 7 Magnifics or the “Magnificent Seven”. It’s a project of überwinery, Torres to create smaller wines in unique locations with the... more »
For a fresh summer, White Grenache
by Miquel Hudin | 24-06-2014
As if to emphasize just how “fresh” summer can be, it’s pouring rain and about 24C while I write this article, which is a slightly adapted version from my wine column. But, suffice to say,... more »
The tastes of Priorat
by Miquel Hudin | 04-06-2014
I’m often in the Catalan comarca of Priorat. A large part of the reason is due to the Priorat book, new Montsant book, or taking small groups of visitors around on the occasional wine tours.... more »
Tast del Decenni of 2004 in 2014
by Miquel Hudin | 10-05-2014
Last week I was one of the lucky few to be invited to the annual Tast del Decenni in the Priorat comarca. Essentially what this is, is a taste of the wines from a decade... more »
Last chance to order Vinologue Montsant!
by Editorial | 28-04-2014
As we head in this wonderful time in Priorat with the annual Fira del Vi it’s a good moment to remind everyone who’d like to get their hands on our latest and greatest book for... more »