Articles
Vinovalie Sans Culotte Blanc 2020
by Miquel Hudin | 01-09-2023
I won’t lie, there’s an excitement for me in discovering new wines and it’s why the core of this site is to “be wine curious.” I do realize... more »
A review of “Un vin dans les voiles”
by Miquel Hudin | 30-08-2023
Documentaries in the wine world can be something of a tough order. Wine is, by its nature, rather boring to watch on a screen and infinitely more fun... more »
Château d’Arche, Bordeaux, France
by Miquel Hudin | 28-08-2023
Bordeaux can be tricky to wrap one’s head around which is why it’s wonderful when you receive wines to taste that are simply very good and happen to... more »
About that cork taint
by Miquel Hudin | 14-08-2023 ~ 6 Comments
In a recent article by Sean P. Sullivan he made mention that the unfortunate chemical compound, 2,4,6-trichloroanisole (AKA TCA or colloquially, 'cork taint') is in theory, on the... more »
Domaine Boisson, Cairanne, France
by Miquel Hudin | 11-08-2023
It’s been some time since my last look at the wines of Cairanne, so it’s long overdue for a revisit. For those unfamiliar with this appellation in the... more »
A book review of, “The South America Wine Guide”
by Miquel Hudin | 09-08-2023
Given how much wine information is online these days (for free…), it’s a fact that printed books have needed to reassert themselves to a certain degree and “The... more »
Eight Godello wines from Bierzo to know right now
by Miquel Hudin | 07-08-2023
Over seven years ago, I wrote about Godello and said that “it’s at a crossroads in terms of its definition”. The reason behind that statement is that if... more »
A “little” wine theft in Empordà
by Miquel Hudin | 02-08-2023
The well-known wine shop, Vins i Licors Grau in Palafrugell, Baix Empordà in Catalunya was the victim of a wine theft on 10 July, estimated to be 111,000€... more »
Vall Llach – Embruix 2021
by Miquel Hudin | 31-07-2023
While compiling this year’s lengthy Priorat report, I realized that I’ve tasted Vall Llach’s Embruix wine a good number of times. In fact, it would probably my most-tasted... more »
The ‘Jesus’ wine barrel, the largest in the world
by Miquel Hudin | 27-07-2023
Woe be the sommelier student who must remember the names of all the various bottle sizes lest they bring a diner a three liter Jeroboam of Moët et... more »