Articles
DO Conca de Barberà winery, Rendé Masdéu washed away by torrential rains & flooding
by Miquel Hudin | 23-10-2019
Southern Catalunya recorded epic rains yesterday which caused widespread damage including: flooding of homes, various roads being closed due to mudslides, and train service being cut due to... more »
The wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in 2019
by Miquel Hudin | 17-10-2019
For any lover of Grenache-based wines, and especially those found in the Southern Rhône, the appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape offers up many delicious pleasures which is why I’m very... more »
25 years of Torre Muga
by Miquel Hudin | 14-10-2019
Mid-October in Barcelona is still Mediterranean in terms of weather as summer clings to the days but is yet graced by a glint of cool air coming in... more »
Life’s too short to not be “drinking well”
by Miquel Hudin | 10-10-2019
Today’s article on drinking well, in Bali marks the first in a new series on the site under the category of that’s aptly-named “Drinking Well“. These are essentially... more »
Drinking well, in Bali
by Miquel Hudin |
A series that looks at how to enjoy a drink in less obvious and at times, exotic destinations. If asking a potential tourist where they would like to... more »
The wines of the Republic of Georgia in 2019
by Miquel Hudin | 07-10-2019
There are few countries such as Georgia which are both widely-covered in media, yet still remain incredibly misunderstood. Whether it’s the incorrect attribution to a Ray Charles song... more »
In the Glass: Domaine de Courcel – Bourgogne Rouge 2014
by Miquel Hudin | 30-09-2019
To love the wines of Burgundy has for some time been a cursed passion as the prices for top wines make them far too costly to enjoy on... more »
Why wine service matters
by Miquel Hudin | 27-09-2019
I’ve been to a restaurant in Sant Gregori, Girona for several extended family meals on various days for these simple reasons: the food is quite good (see above),... more »
The wines of DOQ Priorat & DO Montsant in 2019
by Miquel Hudin | 23-09-2019
I’ve been tasting the wines of DOQ Priorat and DO Montsant for nearly a decade now and am quite happy to present tasting reports of each region’s current... more »
10 Grenaches for the 10th annual #GrenacheDay
by Miquel Hudin | 20-09-2019
Today, the world celebrates “International Grenache Day”! It’s one of the least-demanding celebrations that exists as it simply means grabbing a glass (or bottle) of Grenache near you... more »