Articles
G.D. Vajra – Langhe 2020
by Miquel Hudin | 17-04-2023
It’s one of many infamous questions on a higher-level wine exam: “Name three Italy DOCGs for Nebbiolo, not including Barolo.” The quick thinker immediately blurts out “Barbaresco!” and... more »
The down & dirty guide to Madrid’s wine bars
by Miquel Hudin | 14-04-2023
I don’t remember when I made my first trip to Madrid but I’ve been there too many times to count since. It was an easier trip than say... more »
Moving on… from the Twitter
by Miquel Hudin | 12-04-2023
“We’re a generation of wine people raised by Twitter. I’m wondering if another Twitter is really the answer we need.” –(Not) Fight Club As I’ve recounted but a... more »
Terra Remota, Catalunya / Pagos de Anguix, Ribera del Duero
by Miquel Hudin | 10-04-2023
I’ve batched these tasting notes together as both wine offerings fit this moment of springtime being that they’re all quite fresh wines–despite being from vastly different regions in... more »
Having a new look at DOQ Priorat 2014
by Miquel Hudin | 04-04-2023
Rummaging about the cellar with a strong(er) desire than usual to drink some Priorat wines, I came across several that were from the 2014 vintage for some reason.... more »
Remírez de Ganuza, Rioja, Spain
by Miquel Hudin | 31-03-2023
While established in 1989, this is a rather classic producer located in the Álava of Rioja. By “classic” I mean that it’s the Rioja we’ve all come to... more »
The wines from DO Vinos de Madrid
by Miquel Hudin | 27-03-2023
The photo above is not what one associates with Spain’s capital, Madrid and for good reason. The active, museum-rich, dining-prone, culturally-vibrant city with a population of over three... more »
Can Calopa, Barcelona, Catalunya
by Miquel Hudin | 24-03-2023
A very unique project as the vineyard and winery sit on the old farming estate of Can Calopa that’s just within the boundaries of the city of Barcelona.... more »
Out in the weeds, back in the wine
by Miquel Hudin | 22-03-2023
A few months ago, I received an email from a Canadian wine writer I’ll call, N. “Mack” who was asking me to review her new memoir. I turned... more »
Remelluri – Lindes de Remelluri – San Vicente 2012
by Miquel Hudin | 20-03-2023
It’s just over seven years ago that “The Manifesto” was signed by 150 individuals in the Spanish wine scene at Club Matador in Madrid. The base for this... more »