Articles
The Crljenak/Tribidrag Showdown
by Miquel Hudin | 22-06-2012 ~ 2 Comments
Some time back, we had our first taste of the newly-invigorated Crljenak being released by Zlatan Plenković. Again, as quick fly-by primer, Crljenak (or Crljenak Kaštelanski or Tribidrag/Pribidrag)... more »
The blind tasting the blind
by Miquel Hudin | 20-06-2012
Recently the topic has again been re-opened as to whether we can taste the difference between red and white wines or cheap from expensive when blindfolded. It's a... more »
Experiencing Perelada’s Finca Garbet 2005
by Miquel Hudin | 18-06-2012
The general trend of wineries in Empordà is to have an array of wines ranging from lower end to higher end. The definition of what these price points... more »
Plavac Mali on Korčula?
by Miquel Hudin | 13-06-2012 ~ 3 Comments
It's generally assumed that the island of Korčula is heavily invested in making lots of Pošip. This full-bodied, delectable, native white grape has been happily growing on Croatia's... more »
In the Glass: Bodegas Mas Alta – Els Pics 2009
by Miquel Hudin | 11-06-2012
It's easy to fall in to the trap of the familiar when it comes to your nightly meal wine. Drinking what you know you like is always the... more »
The island wines of Menorca
by Miquel Hudin | 08-06-2012
Menorca, a veritable all-you-can-eat smorgasbord of beaches around a compact island, is more than just its sand and sun. There is a fantastic dose of history on the... more »
Wine from a stone: Vins de Pedra
by Miquel Hudin | 30-05-2012
It's always great to be around to witness the birth of a new winery. As we were there in the early beginnings of la Vinyeta, it's only fitting... more »
The Plavac and the Darnekuša of Plančić
by Miquel Hudin | 28-05-2012
Plančić is a coastal Croatian winery on Hvar Island and when it comes to making truly Croatian wines, they know their business given that they only use native... more »
The goodness of Celler Frisach
by Miquel Hudin | 25-05-2012 ~ 6 Comments
Another winery we were pleased to make the acquaintance of at the DO Terra Alta tasting in Barcelona two weeks ago was Celler Frisach. They're a three year-old... more »
The high taste of Altavins
by Miquel Hudin | 24-05-2012
We managed to get a tasting of Altavins at the DO Terra Alta tasting in Barcelona two weeks ago. They were one of the stand-outs of the wineries... more »