Articles
One very old Iberian wine cellar
by Miquel Hudin | 23-02-2014 ~ 1 Comment
For those who might have seen or remembered it, there was a great line from the 1980s TV series ALF which was, "You crawl under houses, you hear... more »
Far flung Mas de les Vinyes
by Miquel Hudin | 16-02-2014
It's often the case when working on a new book (as we are currently for Montsant) that you come across a winery that is incredibly surprising. It doesn't... more »
Of brothers Coca i Fitó
by Miquel Hudin | 27-01-2014 ~ 1 Comment
When talking about the power family duo of Toni & Miquel, it's best to quote a bit from our forthcoming DO Montsant guide: Growing up in the Catalan... more »
In The Glass: Pago Diana Téria 2007
by Miquel Hudin | 15-01-2014
In Empordà--well not exactly Empordà as it actually crosses in to Gironès as well--there is a winery called, Pago Diana. Not part of the DO Empordà due to... more »
There is no shortage
by Miquel Hudin | 21-12-2013
Anyone who follows the world of wine in the slightest most likely heard about the supposed "global wine shortage" that was soon to befall us. If you haven't... more »
A tale of Two Drunks
by Miquel Hudin | 11-12-2013
In our Priorat book 99.1% of the wines have full DOQ Priorat certification. For those unfamiliar with the strict Denomination of Origin standards, this means that the wines... more »
Salón de Viñerons / Try & Buy
by Miquel Hudin | 04-12-2013 ~ 1 Comment
Last week, I was one of the lucky few to be invited to the presentation of Salón de Viñerons at Quinto Cuarta. This was a dinner coordinated by... more »
The Barcelona city vineyards
by Miquel Hudin | 02-12-2013
Normally the thought of visiting a winery in Catalunya means preparing oneself for a one to two hour trip in the car to somewhere such as Empordà, Priorat,... more »
Radević Estate, a new Montenegrin winery
by Miquel Hudin | 25-11-2013
If you've tasted wine from Montenegro, then more than likely you've tasted one made by Plantaže winery. This is due to their having some 11 million vines on... more »
A unique tasting/streaming of Finos Palmas in Barcelona
by Miquel Hudin | 22-11-2013
Being that I am a quasi-neophyte in the world of Sherry, I will jump at the opportunity to join any tasting event to further my education of this... more »