Miquel Hudin

Miquel Hudin is a writer originally from California, based in Catalunya, Spain. He started his wine career in the Napa Valley which led to the founding of the Vinologue series of wine books. He received the Wine & Innovation Award 2020 from Millesima, was named Best Drink Writer of 2017 by the Fortnum & Mason Awards, and was the recipient of the 2016 Geoffrey Roberts Award.

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Cul de Cuvée 17-04-2021

by Miquel Hudin | 17-04-2021

A bluntly-curated selection of absolutely random recent bits from around the wine and drink world. The restaurant spoketh easy It's been uncovered that secret restaurants have been serving people in private without the use of... more » A bluntly-curated selection of absolutely random recent bits from around the wine... more »

The latest from Sierra de Toloño in Rioja Alavesa

by Miquel Hudin | 15-04-2021

An imposing as well as important piece of Rioja’s geography are the Cantabrian Mountains in the north that act as a guard against the worst of the Atlantic Ocean’s intentions. It isn’t just one range... more » An imposing as well as important piece of Rioja’s geography are the... more »

Sipping on Faroese & Finn Ginns

by Miquel Hudin | 12-04-2021

And now for something different... Gin. Right, everyone talks about Gin these days so it's not really that different and thus one has to go out of their way to justify mentioning a bit about... more » And now for something different... Gin. Right, everyone talks about Gin these... more »

In The Glass – Verónica Ortega – ROC 2017

by Miquel Hudin | 09-04-2021

Verónica Ortega is no stranger to these pages. I reviewed her Cobrana 2016 two years ago and she’s been a winemaker I’ve watched closely since first meeting her just over seven years ago at Vinisud... more » Verónica Ortega is no stranger to these pages. I reviewed her Cobrana... more »

The state of DO Bierzo in 2021

by Miquel Hudin | 05-04-2021

It’s not an exaggeration to say that the Bierzo region in northwestern Spain is in the middle of nowhere. Its main town and capital, Ponferrada is three hours by car from the airport in Vigo... more » It’s not an exaggeration to say that the Bierzo region in northwestern... more »

Cul de Cuvée 03-04-2021

by Miquel Hudin | 03-04-2021

A bluntly-curated selection of absolutely random recent bits from around the wine and drink world. Underwater aging strikes back! As was previously reported, underwater aging for wine is rapidly ceding ground to space aging. Landlocked... more » A bluntly-curated selection of absolutely random recent bits from around the wine... more »

Another glimpse into the wonderful world of Trepat

by Miquel Hudin | 31-03-2021

Due to ongoing, seemingly never-to-end restrictions, events like the annual Concarim Tasting or Festa del Trepat in DO Conca de Barberà won’t be taking place. So, in order counteract this, they’ve been holding a number... more » Due to ongoing, seemingly never-to-end restrictions, events like the annual Concarim Tasting... more »

A reflective tasting on DOQ Priorat’s 2010 vintage

by Miquel Hudin | 29-03-2021

Every year in Priorat, there’s a small event called the, Tast del Decenni or, “decade tasting”. It’s an intimate affair in a very packed room that takes place during the annual Fira del Vi. The... more » Every year in Priorat, there’s a small event called the, Tast del... more »

Cul de Cuvée 27-03-2021

by Miquel Hudin | 27-03-2021

A bluntly-curated selection of absolutely random recent bits from around the wine and drink world. Plan-kay? Plank? Plahnk? Apparently a new "wine drinkers' clubhouse" is set to open in East London called "Planque" although at... more » A bluntly-curated selection of absolutely random recent bits from around the wine... more »

Not finding fault

by Miquel Hudin | 23-03-2021 ~ 1 Comment

A much-delayed visit to Raventós i Blanc in Penedès finally came to fruition last week as we just emerged from "county confinement" to "regional confinement". With a brilliant sun shining upon us after weeks of... more » A much-delayed visit to Raventós i Blanc in Penedès finally came to... more »