Articles
The Catalunya Report 2026
by Miquel Hudin | 14-01-2026
“I’m worried more about Climate Change than I am about sales…” When I visited Anna Espelt in the Empordà region last fall, this one quote summed up the... more »
Torre del Veguer – Fonoll 2024
by Miquel Hudin | 12-01-2026
Being born in January has always had its disadvantages. For one, there’s the assumption that, being a Capricorn, you’re gruff, forward, and headstrong to which I say, “Fuck... more »
The Catalan Vi Novell wines of 2025
by Miquel Hudin | 09-01-2026
The time has arrived to taste the wines of the Vi Novell association for 2025 which you can view as a Tasting Report here. This apparently marks a... more »
La cuesta de enero 2026
by Miquel Hudin | 07-01-2026
Like everything that glows with a strange energy, this series fully came into existence in the post-pandemic era, namely in 2023. It was always meant as an article... more »
Raventós i Blanc winter tasting 2025
by Miquel Hudin | 22-12-2025
I was happily cruising along the AP-7 highway, enjoying the embrace of a fine December sun. As I reached the top of Penedès, just before turning off to... more »
Dominio de Elbio, Ribera del Duero, Spain
by Miquel Hudin | 21-12-2025
This is a newer project in the Ribera del Duero region called, Dominio del Elbio and is owned from the group of Perelada-Chivite who have 13 wineries and/or... more »
U Més U, Penedès, Catalunya
by Miquel Hudin | 20-12-2025
This is a fun release from this winery celebrating their 25th anniversary. Produced under the auspices of DO Cava, it’s 100% Pinot Noir. They’re not the only producer... more »
Torelló – Gran Torelló 2016
by Miquel Hudin | 19-12-2025
It’s long-been established that celebration calls for sparkling wine. We saw this no clearer when, during the pandemic and without much to celebrate nor celebrations happening, sparkling sales... more »
A book review of, “Rhône Valley: Smart Traveller’s Wine Guide”
by Miquel Hudin | 18-12-2025
I’ve been travelling through the vastness of the Rhône Valley in France for over a decade now and thus I was quite interested to see how Matt Walls... more »
The 2025 release of the Catalan Vi de Finca wines
by Miquel Hudin | 17-12-2025
While there was a 36% expansion of Catalan Vi de Finca wines at the end of 2023, all of 2024 saw a lull. This has now been remedied... more »