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Let’s cool that bottle off a bit
by Miquel Hudin | 20-06-2011
The comic strip above from the generally always genius Wulffmorgenthaler does a pretty good job at rounding up the general approaches to wine tasting. Of course, it’s not... more »
Hello old friend, Baković
by Miquel Hudin | 16-06-2011
It was nearly four years ago that we had the pleasure of meeting Hrvoje Baković on the island of Brač in the port town of Supetar and bathing... more »
Koko Cocktails Closing
by Miquel Hudin | 15-06-2011
Yes dear friends, we heard it a few days ago and although we were hoping it wasn’t true, it’s now official that our beloved neighborhood bar, Koko Cocktails... more »
Taste the R5 Riserva while you can
by Miquel Hudin | 10-06-2011
This small-production white (only 300 cases) is by one of our favorite Croatian wineries: Bibich in Skradin. The 2008 R5 Riserva is a curious wine. Overall, when chilled... more »
The imprint of Folrat
by Miquel Hudin | 07-06-2011
The 2008 Folrat is a curious wine as officially, it’s not made by one specific winery. Yes, it’s aged for five months in oak at LaVinyeta in the... more »
A tasting of Batič
by Miquel Hudin | 01-06-2011
Last week, we were invited to a tasting at Terroir in San Francisco to sample the wines produced by Batič in the Vipava Valley of Slovenia and imported... more »
Don Jacobo from Rioja
by Miquel Hudin | 30-05-2011
Started over 100 years ago, Don Jacobo is a winery located in Navarrete, Spain, up in the Rioja region. We were quite happy to have the chance to... more »
Just a taste of Jura
by Miquel Hudin | 25-05-2011
When we were in New York last month, tasting wines for an update to the Dalmatia guide, Krešo Petreković, of Vinum let us know about a tasting of... more »
Kabaj/Bar Bambino wine dinner
by Miquel Hudin | 23-05-2011
In addition to being in San Francisco for the Port4lio event, the duo of Jean-Michel and Tomo from Kabaj were also present at two wine dinners brought about... more »
The San Francisco Port4lio tasting
by Miquel Hudin | 21-05-2011
Last Wednesday was the annual Port4lio tasting that was comprised of three boutique wine importers who had a huge slew of wines to taste for the hospitality professionals... more »