Articles
Escanyavella, the old lady strangler
by Miquel Hudin | 06-11-2012
In making travels throughout the world of wine, it's normal to come across Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and all the rest of the 20 or so... more »
The sweet, irrational fear
by Miquel Hudin | 30-10-2012
We came across this article the other day and were dismayed by its opening lines: Who’s afraid of sweet wine? Nearly everyone — except, perhaps, the people who... more »
5/X, a Catalan Pinot in Spain
by Miquel Hudin | 23-10-2012
If you were to ask, "Have you tried this Spanish Pinot Noir?" Most people would probably puff up their chests and answer, "Oh, I'm sure you mean Tempranillo,... more »
In The Glass: Irouleguy Arrola 2010
by Miquel Hudin | 17-10-2012
This is a quite different wine than what we're generally used to as it's a Basque wine from the French side of Basque Country in the small town... more »
A wine educator that’s certifiable?
by Miquel Hudin | 16-10-2012
Certification programs whether they be Sommelier, Master Taster, Supreme Wine... I don't know... Drinker, seem to be popping up faster than CO2 during initial fermentation these days. In... more »
When the cork fails
by Miquel Hudin | 08-10-2012
With all of the Tumblrs out there like Rich Cats of Instagram, Stuff on my dog's head, or belated "dear leader" Kim Jong Il Looking at Things, I... more »
Rendé Masdéu – Arnau Syrah 2009
by Miquel Hudin | 26-09-2012
Rendé Masdéu is one of those Conca de Barberà wineries to take note of. We've slowly been expanding our palates in this region, taking note first of Vins... more »
In The Glass: Adernats Negre Jove 2011
by Miquel Hudin | 25-09-2012
Expectations are generally low when you open up a young wine that's only 3€. But, this bottle from Vinícola de Nulles in DO Tarragona is surprisingly good for... more »
In The Glass: Miloš Stagnum Poluslatko 2003
by Miquel Hudin | 20-09-2012 ~ 2 Comments
It's a fantastic thing when the wonderfully strange crosses your path by way of an Istrian visiting Spain. Such was the case with this bottle of what I... more »
A taste of Salt & Old Vines
by Miquel Hudin | 18-09-2012
We came across this quite wonderful excerpt from a soon-to-be-written book titles, Salt & Old Vines at Unbound, a rather new website that uses a novel way to... more »