Articles
Stina and the taste of stone
by Miquel Hudin | 26-04-2023
In April of 2012 I made a long-overdue trip to Croatia for what was back then the hottest new wine fair to appear in years called, the Zagreb... more »
A book review of “Lonely Planet’s Wine Trails Vol. 2”
by Miquel Hudin | 24-04-2023
This latest edition of Lonely Planet’s “Wine Trails” picks up from its first edition released in 2015 by giving readers a fly-by view of enotourism destinations around the... more »
The wines of DO Costers del Segre 2023
by Miquel Hudin | 19-04-2023
I will readily admit to being a bit intimidated by DO Costers del Segre. I realize of of course you might be immediately be saying, “Whatsers del what?”... more »
G.D. Vajra – Langhe 2020
by Miquel Hudin | 17-04-2023
It’s one of many infamous questions on a higher-level wine exam: “Name three Italy DOCGs for Nebbiolo, not including Barolo.” The quick thinker immediately blurts out “Barbaresco!” and... more »
The down & dirty guide to Madrid’s wine bars
by Miquel Hudin | 14-04-2023
I don’t remember when I made my first trip to Madrid but I’ve been there too many times to count since. It was an easier trip than say... more »
Moving on… from the Twitter
by Miquel Hudin | 12-04-2023 ~ 2 Comments
"We're a generation of wine people raised by Twitter. I'm wondering if another Twitter is really the answer we need." --(Not) Fight Club As I've recounted but a... more »
Terra Remota, Catalunya / Pagos de Anguix, Ribera del Duero
by Miquel Hudin | 10-04-2023
I’ve batched these tasting notes together as both wine offerings fit this moment of springtime being that they’re all quite fresh wines–despite being from vastly different regions in... more »
Having a new look at DOQ Priorat 2014
by Miquel Hudin | 04-04-2023
Rummaging about the cellar with a strong(er) desire than usual to drink some Priorat wines, I came across several that were from the 2014 vintage for some reason.... more »
Remírez de Ganuza, Rioja, Spain
by Miquel Hudin | 31-03-2023
While established in 1989, this is a rather classic producer located in the Álava of Rioja. By “classic” I mean that it’s the Rioja we’ve all come to... more »
The wines from DO Vinos de Madrid
by Miquel Hudin | 27-03-2023
The photo above is not what one associates with Spain’s capital, Madrid and for good reason. The active, museum-rich, dining-prone, culturally-vibrant city with a population of over three... more »