Articles
In The Glass: Jack Winery – Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
by Miquel Hudin | 24-08-2020
My last trip to Napa Valley was for a wine writing symposium which meant staying in the valley for an entire week. For someone from San Francisco used... more »
WSET vs CMS
by Miquel Hudin | 20-08-2020 ~ 29 Comments
Wine education is something not to be undertaken lightly. There's the investment of time and, well, a great deal of money. There's also the issue of choosing the... more »
A better understanding of Rioja’s “Viñedos Singulares”
by Miquel Hudin | 17-08-2020
In 2019, the first “Viñedos Singulares” or “single vineyards” in DOC Rioja were certified. This first batch saw 84 vineyards certified under the new scheme, covering 154ha, which... more »
In The Glass: Sangenís i Vaqué – Lo Coster Blanc 2018
by Miquel Hudin | 14-08-2020
Everyone in marketing these days is emphasizing the importance of “the story” over all else. Those of us who drink wine like to think that what really counts... more »
A book review of “Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2020”
by Miquel Hudin | 12-08-2020
South Africa has been having a tough go of it recently in terms of alcohol but especially when it comes to the wine industry. I made a video... more »
The Great Gazpacho Tasting 2020
by Miquel Hudin | 10-08-2020
There are but two things which will unite any person holding a Spanish passport: an utter hatred of politicians and a complete love of gazpacho. For those who... more »
A book review of “Brut Force”
by Miquel Hudin | 05-08-2020
Last year I reviewed the first book in the Felix Hart series of novels called, “Corkscrew”. My review was admittedly not too kind as while the book was... more »
The wines of DOQ Priorat in 2020
by Miquel Hudin | 30-07-2020
Having written about the wines of Priorat for nearly a decade, some readers might wonder if I’m perhaps a touch bored of, you know, year in, year out... more »
What’s a Sommelier?
by Miquel Hudin | 27-07-2020 ~ 16 Comments
The sommelier. What was once just the guy in the room with a corkscrew has become one of the sexier titles to hold these days. But what does... more »
Understanding the Corpinnat wine region, in 3D
by Miquel Hudin | 24-07-2020
The producers behind Corpinnat are always striving to show how the definition of their region (which isn’t a DO yet) differs from that of both DO Cava as... more »