Articles
Tast del Decenni of 2007 DO Montsant
by Miquel Hudin | 11-05-2017
Following are the tastings notes for the 2007 DO Montsant wines. Please read my reflections on this tasting and the vintage as a whole first. Not that while... more »
The continuing potential of Croatian wine
by Miquel Hudin | 07-05-2017
In regards to tourism, Croatia is now a destination in its own right and has long shed the infamous, “The Next” descriptor which has seemingly been passed on... more »
Judging the Decanter World Wine Awards
by Miquel Hudin | 05-05-2017
Of these two quotes, it’s hard to decide whether the very delicious, “There will also be 100kg of cheese available to the judges.” or the very British, “Judge... more »
Another great year in the square for Nit de les Carinyenes
by Miquel Hudin | 02-05-2017
Nit de les Carinyenes (“The night of the Carignans”) just saw its 9th edition last week. For those who sadly may yet be unaware of this event, it’s... more »
A smattering of Portuguese wines
by Miquel Hudin | 24-04-2017
All my British acquaintances seem to possess an uncanny ability to deride something in its entirety using one sentence or less. A former work colleague summed up Portugal... more »
In The Glass: Violić – Dingač 2015
by Miquel Hudin | 21-04-2017
I had the chance to sample this Pelješac wine from Violić recently which was quite interesting as it tastes more of the recent movement by some makers in... more »
In The Glass: Celler Cérvoles – Garnatxa de Cérvoles 2015
by Miquel Hudin | 18-04-2017
Every time I’ve visited Mas Blanch i Jové for some event or another (they do many that are great), I’ve seen the Cérvoles Celler and always think, “Dammit,... more »
Rare wines grapes of Rioja: Maturana Tinta & Mazuelo
by Miquel Hudin | 15-04-2017
It may seem like a tired trope to bang on the fact that most people, when hearing the regional name, “Rioja” think that all wines are made from... more »
Wine & Health
by Miquel Hudin | 10-04-2017
Wine by definition is cyclical. The growing season presents us with a new vintage each year and this in turn defines the commentary on the beverage. I mention... more »
López de Heredia – Viña Tondonia Reserva 2004
by Miquel Hudin | 07-04-2017
I’ve spent this whole week in La Rioja, a name in Spanish wine that even the most casual of wine drinkers have usually heard of if nothing else.... more »