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New DOQ Priorat wineries to know, 2020 edition
by Miquel Hudin | 19-10-2020
The wines being produced under the auspices of DOQ Priorat are always in flux and always evolving. They have to because the region from hence they issue forth... more »
The almightiest of scores: Zero Parker Points
by Miquel Hudin | 16-10-2020
As a rehash, the whole “100 points scale” that Robert Parker “invented” is actually a 50-100 point scale that’s based upon the American educational grading system. So in... more »
In The Glass: Gran Bierzo Rosado 2019
by Miquel Hudin | 14-10-2020
I’m thankfully no “wine influencer“, so I’m not terribly accustomed to my Instagram, “blowing up” but blow up it did when I posted this rosé from Bierzo last... more »
A book review of “Firing Blancs”
by Miquel Hudin | 12-10-2020
I mention it often as it seems an unchanging fact, but fiction in wine writing is a rare beast. Quality fiction is something even rarer. And being able... more »
A farewell to beloved Barcelona wine bar, Monvínic
by Miquel Hudin | 05-10-2020
Monvínic, one of the first truly-dedicated wine bars in Barcelona that was once hailed as the best wine bar in the world by a Wall Street Journal columnist,... more »
In The Glass: Obergo – Expression Garnacha 2016
by Miquel Hudin | 30-09-2020
I’m on my way to DO Somontano for a couple of days. While their wines are readily available in supermarkets in some parts of Spain, I’m looking to... more »
Bringing the restaurant to the winery
by Miquel Hudin | 28-09-2020
What’s a winery? When you arrive to Napa Valley for the first time, don’t be shocked that no winery has a restaurant at it. Why? Surely, there’s a... more »
In The Glass: Raúl Pérez – Ultreia Saint Jacques 2017
by Miquel Hudin | 25-09-2020
For those coming around to DO Bierzo and the charm of the variety, Mencía, Raúl Pérez has long been hailed as one of the star winemakers of the... more »
Rethinking the wine writing award
by Miquel Hudin | 23-09-2020
This recent article by Alicia Kennedy held one of the most insightful and powerful comments I’ve seen in some time regarding awards: Awards reinforce hegemonic narratives of industries... more »
New DO Montsant wineries to know, 2020 edition
by Miquel Hudin | 21-09-2020
The Denomination of Origin Montsant wasn’t even in existence 20 years ago and yet, it’s proven to be a Spanish DO very much on the move. What started... more »