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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 »

Raventós i Blanc winter tasting 2025

by  |  22-12-2025

I was happily cruising along the AP-7 highway, enjoying the embrace of a fine December sun. As I reached the top of Penedès, just before turning off to Sant Sadurní d’Anoia and the heartland of... more »
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Dominio de Elbio, Ribera del Duero, Spain

by  |  21-12-2025

This is a newer project in the Ribera del Duero region called, Dominio del Elbio and is owned from the group of Perelada-Chivite who have 13 wineries and/or brands across Spain. I say ‘newer’ as... more »
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U Més U, Penedès, Catalunya

by  |  20-12-2025

This is a fun release from this winery celebrating their 25th anniversary. Produced under the auspices of DO Cava, it’s 100% Pinot Noir. They’re not the only producer in the region to use this variety... more »

Torelló – Gran Torelló 2016

by  |  19-12-2025

It’s long-been established that celebration calls for sparkling wine. We saw this no clearer when, during the pandemic and without much to celebrate nor celebrations happening, sparkling sales took a turn for the crapper. Admittedly,... more »

A book review of, “Rhône Valley: Smart Traveller’s Wine Guide”

by  |  18-12-2025

I’ve been travelling through the vastness of the Rhône Valley in France for over a decade now and thus I was quite interested to see how Matt Walls would cover it via his new book,... more »
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The 2025 release of the Catalan Vi de Finca wines

by  |  17-12-2025

While there was a 36% expansion of Catalan Vi de Finca wines at the end of 2023, all of 2024 saw a lull. This has now been remedied with the recent addition of five new... more »