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What to do with Vi Ranci?

by  |  25-06-2012 ~ 1 Comment

In Catalunya, vi ranci is a wine made via an oxidation process. It can be, well, an acquired tasted. When it's good, it's interesting with this kind of burnt quality to it that is actually... more »

The Crljenak/Tribidrag Showdown

by  |  22-06-2012 ~ 2 Comments

Some time back, we had our first taste of the newly-invigorated Crljenak being released by Zlatan Plenković. Again, as quick fly-by primer, Crljenak (or Crljenak Kaštelanski or Tribidrag/Pribidrag) is the genetically identical grape to Zinfandel... more »
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The blind tasting the blind

by  |  20-06-2012

Recently the topic has again been re-opened as to whether we can taste the difference between red and white wines or cheap from expensive when blindfolded. It's a good question that piques my interest to... more »
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Experiencing Perelada’s Finca Garbet 2005

by  |  18-06-2012

The general trend of wineries in Empordà is to have an array of wines ranging from lower end to higher end. The definition of what these price points are can vary a great deal. In... more »
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Plavac Mali on Korčula?

by  |  13-06-2012 ~ 3 Comments

It's generally assumed that the island of Korčula is heavily invested in making lots of Pošip. This full-bodied, delectable, native white grape has been happily growing on Croatia's coast for ages. While the grape does... more »

In the Glass: Bodegas Mas Alta – Els Pics 2009

by  |  11-06-2012

It's easy to fall in to the trap of the familiar when it comes to your nightly meal wine. Drinking what you know you like is always the easy way out and we guiltily ascribe... more »

The island wines of Menorca

by  |  08-06-2012

Menorca, a veritable all-you-can-eat smorgasbord of beaches around a compact island, is more than just its sand and sun. There is a fantastic dose of history on the island, dating back thousands of years. There's... more »

Wine from a stone: Vins de Pedra

by  |  30-05-2012

It's always great to be around to witness the birth of a new winery. As we were there in the early beginnings of la Vinyeta, it's only fitting that we see the latest grape-based venture... more »
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The Plavac and the Darnekuša of Plančić

by  |  28-05-2012

Plančić is a coastal Croatian winery on Hvar Island and when it comes to making truly Croatian wines, they know their business given that they only use native Croatian grapes. Bogdanuša, Parč, Darnekuša, and of... more »

The goodness of Celler Frisach

by  |  25-05-2012 ~ 6 Comments

Another winery we were pleased to make the acquaintance of at the DO Terra Alta tasting in Barcelona two weeks ago was Celler Frisach. They're a three year-old winery with a lengthy family tradition of... more »