Articles
A book review of “Sherry. Maligned, Misunderstood, Magnificent!”
by Miquel Hudin | 07-04-2020
Watching a webinar on Sherry recently, the host made the most salient, yet cutting of opening comments, “Like most people in the wine trade, you probably all love... more »
The eternity of Xarel·lo: Parés Baltà – Electió 2004
by Miquel Hudin | 03-04-2020
“To date, we still don’t know how long Xarel·lo can ultimately age.” I’ve heard this oft-repeated about this white grape variety over the years, but the very first... more »
The “Anchor Wine” concept
by Miquel Hudin | 01-04-2020
In Spanish, there’s the saying, empezar la casa por el tejado, “start the house from the roof down” which basically means that you’re finishing at the end and... more »
How to get wine in Spain during the quarantine
by Miquel Hudin | 30-03-2020
Trying to keep one’s composure ain’t easy these days and in no way should alcohol be turned to as a full-on escape from the troubles that surround us.... more »
A review of “Uncorked” (2020)
by Miquel Hudin | 28-03-2020
When a friend of mine opened “The Barrel Room” in San Francisco I asked her, “What’s the background on the name? Big barrel fan?” She just shrugged, sighed,... more »
A new Carignan at a new project in the Montsant: Bell Cros – El Tracte 2017
by Miquel Hudin | 23-03-2020
DOQ Priorat has the lead over DO Montsant in terms of overall cellars (nearly double at 110 vs 60 respectively) but it’s important to keep in mind that... more »
The demise of “Atwater & Clough”, a cautionary enotourism tale
by Miquel Hudin | 17-03-2020
The bankruptcy of Thomas Cook in later 2019 was the biggest news to hit the travel industry in a long time–until of course COVID-19 emerged. This large, venerable... more »
Woe be the soul who must memorize declared years of Vintage Ports
by Miquel Hudin | 13-03-2020
A less glamorous aspect of advanced wine studies–especially when it comes to the of the Court of Master Sommeliers–is the requirement to have at the ready, all the... more »
Torres brings Forcada to the forefront
by Miquel Hudin | 11-03-2020
Spanish winemaking stalwart, Torres has announced an expansion of Forcada grape plantings near the village of la Llacuna in Alt Penedès. Embracing their overall plan to reintroduce this... more »
DO Empordà first region in Spain to allow the Carinyena Blanca grape
by Miquel Hudin | 04-03-2020
It has finally been announced in the almighty, Official Spanish State Bulletin (Boletín Oficial del Estado) that Carinyena Blanca (White Carignan) will be allowed for use in DO... more »