Articles
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 ~ 2 Comments
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 »
Amber versus Orange wine
by Miquel Hudin | 19-06-2017
This is an expanded excerpt from the new Georgian wine book Red wines in Georgia–whether aged in kvevri, barrel, tank, or what have you–are indeed some take on the color we all know as “red”... more »
Empordà, wines from the wind
by Miquel Hudin | 13-06-2017
Historically, Roussillon and Empordà were much more joined as the former comprised what used to be the northern portion of a larger Catalonia some 350 years ago. And despite now being the last bastion of... more »
Alta Alella’s Parvus
by Miquel Hudin |
I’ve been a fan of what Alta Alella has been doing for some time. In case you don’t believe me, have a look. To a large extent, they’ve been striving a great deal to drive... more »