Articles
Amber versus Orange wine
by Miquel Hudin | 19-06-2017
This is an expanded excerpt from the new Georgian wine book Red wines in Georgia–whether aged in kvevri, barrel, tank, or what have you–are indeed some take on... more »
Empordà, wines from the wind
by Miquel Hudin | 13-06-2017
Historically, Roussillon and Empordà were much more joined as the former comprised what used to be the northern portion of a larger Catalonia some 350 years ago. And... more »
Alta Alella’s Parvus
by Miquel Hudin |
I’ve been a fan of what Alta Alella has been doing for some time. In case you don’t believe me, have a look. To a large extent, they’ve... more »
Canned wine? Sure
by Miquel Hudin | 08-06-2017
Apparently, there’s been a bit of chatter about canned wines lately. This must be a US happening, as I’ve been largely immune to it, especially as we have... more »
The first “Tastets de Gratallops” village wine tasting
by Miquel Hudin | 05-06-2017
When it comes to the wine-producing villages of DOQ Priorat, Gratallops is by far the most dominant. With about 22 cellars located within the village boundaries, they have... more »
Roseatis & the shark looming on Rosé’s horizon
by Miquel Hudin | 03-06-2017
A few days ago, I received the press announcement for a new store dedicated solely to Rosé wine called, Roseatis. A Catalonia-based website that’s just in Spanish, I... more »
Álvaro Palacios en primeur 2016
by Miquel Hudin | 29-05-2017
Due to research for another another article with Meininger’s, I paid a visit to Álvaro Palacios last month for a chat and, being the consummate showman that he... more »
New wine protest in le Boulou at the French-Spanish border
by Miquel Hudin | 24-05-2017
Heading north from Barcelona Airport, I was greeted to the signs as seen above warning that there was going to be a “manifestation” or protest by the Southern... more »
In The Glass: Alta Alella – Mirgin Opus Evolutium 2013
by Miquel Hudin | 19-05-2017
At the age of 19 I was in awe when staring at a pair of bright yellow soccer cleats in a shop until I realized that I would... more »
A taste of 67 Pall Mall
by Miquel Hudin | 16-05-2017
It was a bit over two years ago that I wrote about this new wine bar to open in Central London called, 67 Pall Mall. It was an... more »