Articles
The wine trains of Spain
by Miquel Hudin | 01-09-2021
For those coming to Spain I’ve noticed that there’s a tendency to underestimate just how big Spain actually is. Spoiler, it’s big, like, California big but squarish instead... more »
Under a summer sky with Vinyes Domènech
by Miquel Hudin | 12-08-2021
Like most everything during the pandemic of the last year and a half, enotourism has had to pivot and change from what had become standard issue. Showing up... more »
A deep dive into the Garnatxa of Parés Baltà
by Miquel Hudin | 09-08-2021
History can be an incredible teacher if of course one is willing to listen. This is doubly so in wine when it comes to tasting what was done... more »
A book review of “Tasting Notes”
by Miquel Hudin | 05-08-2021
As I’ve pointed out previously, fiction and wine is a tricky mix, akin to getting the balance on a Vieux Carré cocktail just right. Sometimes it works but... more »
El Escocés Volante – Flying around Calatayud
by Miquel Hudin | 02-08-2021
I’ve never lacked for wine on the table when in the presence of Norrel Robertson. Whether while it’s having post-judging drinks after a wine competition in Madrid or... more »
11 White Priorat wines to know right now
by Miquel Hudin | 29-07-2021
DOQ Priorat is known if not outright famed for its red wines. There’s good reason for that given that they’re some of the highest-scoring wines in all of... more »
A look inside l’Enclòs de Peralba
by Miquel Hudin | 26-07-2021
Roc Gramona is only 27, but he holds an innate curiosity about the wine world. Since finishing enology studies, he’s had a very busy life to date, working... more »
Villota, a bend in the river
by Miquel Hudin | 22-07-2021
Laserna, Álava, at the border of Basque Country and La Rioja doesn’t offer terribly much in terms of sights. A main road narrowly winds its way through the... more »
In The Glass: Álvaro Palacios Les Terrasses 2019
by Miquel Hudin | 19-07-2021
When I did the first round of research for the Vinologue Priorat book back in 2012, I did everything I could to taste every wine produced in DOQ... more »
A book review of “Beyond Grapes”
by Miquel Hudin | 16-07-2021
A friend of mine likes to keep his winery staff on their toes during harvest and so he plans little oddball side projects in addition to the main... more »