Articles
Judging the “Best Cava Sommelier” of 2019
by Miquel Hudin | 14-11-2019
One can’t claim that the DO Cava hasn’t been active over the last few months. An important reason for the new boost is having a new president. Another... more »
Yes, #WineToo
by Miquel Hudin | 11-11-2019
By now, most everyone has heard the unfortunate news about sommelier, Anthony Cailan and his reported sexual assault of various women that have both been his subordinates as... more »
Oddero: A rainbow of vintages, Barolo and beyond
by Miquel Hudin | 07-11-2019
Being in London means tasting a great many wines if one is so inclined. While the WSTA trade calendar is simply amazing in its listing of tastings and... more »
A book review of “The wines of northern Spain”
by Miquel Hudin | 05-11-2019
Despite Spain’s rubbing shoulders with France and Italy in terms of total wine produced, the number of texts about the country has always paled in comparison to these... more »
The wines of DO Conca de Barberà in 2019
by Miquel Hudin | 29-10-2019
Given the recent cellar flooding, I’ve moved up this report to hopefully give a bit more visibility to the DO and not only support the rebuilding efforts of... more »
Of drinking wine in Britain
by Miquel Hudin | 25-10-2019
While the dinner was a pop-up, the location was anything but clandestine being set at Mortimer House in London. The food wasn’t secret, radical, or some weird fusion... more »
DO Conca de Barberà winery, Rendé Masdéu washed away by torrential rains & flooding
by Miquel Hudin | 23-10-2019
Southern Catalunya recorded epic rains yesterday which caused widespread damage including: flooding of homes, various roads being closed due to mudslides, and train service being cut due to... more »
The wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in 2019
by Miquel Hudin | 17-10-2019
For any lover of Grenache-based wines, and especially those found in the Southern Rhône, the appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape offers up many delicious pleasures which is why I’m very... more »
25 years of Torre Muga
by Miquel Hudin | 14-10-2019
Mid-October in Barcelona is still Mediterranean in terms of weather as summer clings to the days but is yet graced by a glint of cool air coming in... more »
Life’s too short to not be “drinking well”
by Miquel Hudin | 10-10-2019
Today’s article on drinking well, in Bali marks the first in a new series on the site under the category of that’s aptly-named “Drinking Well“. These are essentially... more »