Articles
An update on the “Reserva de la Tierra” scandal
by Miquel Hudin | 28-01-2022
The fraud case of Reserva de la Tierra is in the news again and recent developments warrant taking another look at it. In brief, at the end of... more »
The wines from Garnacha in Rioja 2022
by Miquel Hudin | 25-01-2022
It is a justified assumption that 99% of the Riojan wines one encounters will be majority if not fully-based on the grape, Tempranillo. At 88% of all red... more »
A visit to Vine Hill Ranch
by Miquel Hudin | 21-01-2022
When talking about vineyards in Napa Valley, inevitably one name will always come up: To-Kalon. Known for being the source of many sought-after wines and more infamously for... more »
A Portugal Vineyards selection II
by Miquel Hudin | 18-01-2022
If you’re like me (and if you’re reading this, you probably are), then you can’t get enough Portuguese wine in your life. Give that, I present you with... more »
Cline, Jacuzzi, Gust, North Coast, California
by Miquel Hudin | 15-01-2022
A selection of wines from the various lines of the Cline family that were tasted on premises when working on the Petaluma Gap Report. Each has a direct... more »
The wines of Rioja’s Viñedos Singulares 2022
by Miquel Hudin | 14-01-2022
If someone has not spent time in the Rioja region, it’s nearly impossible to impress upon them as to how incredibly large and diverse it is. Something like... more »
The rise of the wine experts’ subscription sites
by Miquel Hudin | 11-01-2022 ~ 18 Comments
It's very strange to be a wine writer right now. I say this as for the last two decades, space to write about wine has decreased almost as... more »
Keller Estate, Sonoma County, California
by Miquel Hudin | 10-01-2022
A selection of wines from the various lines of the Keller Estate that were tasted on premises when working on the Petaluma Gap Report. There were additional Pinot... more »
A look at The Language of Yes 2020
by Miquel Hudin | 07-01-2022
I took advantage of being in California during the holidays to order and try the new “Language of Yes” wines coming from the Rancho Réal vineyard in Santa... more »
In The Glass – Viña Verraco Syrah 2020
by Miquel Hudin | 04-01-2022
I’m willing to say that it’s something of a Golden Age for the wine producers of Baja California in Mexico. They produce the vast majority of Mexican wine... more »