Articles
Skipping on schist – Domaine Augustin
by Miquel Hudin | 10-06-2019
As that almighty crow flies, it’s a mere 12km to the French-Spanish border from Colliure. In reality however, it’s actually 25km of twisty roads that take nearly an... more »
A bit of the pre-Douro: Niepoort – Diálogo Tinto 2015
by Miquel Hudin | 03-06-2019
Today I find myself freshly arrived in the Douro Valley, apparently slipping in on the end of a mini heatwave. The last time I came here, I ended... more »
Velles Vinyes: DOQ Priorat releases the most stringent “old vines” definition in Spain & maybe the world
by Miquel Hudin | 30-05-2019
When I first started getting into wine, if it said “Old Vines” on the label I would usually buy it. Being Californian, Zinfandel had a regular spot in... more »
Qvevri, or perhaps kvevri? Do-Re-Mi – Ojaleshi 2016
by Miquel Hudin | 24-05-2019
There exists two spellings of name for the ancient Georgian clay pot used to aged their wines in the traditional manner: Kvevri and Qvevri. The first is the... more »
A judgment in Grenache, Perpignan edition
by Miquel Hudin | 22-05-2019
Taking the TGV from Perpignan in the direction of Spain gives you that brief glimpse of what being a protagonist in a billion-dollar superhero franchise must feel like.... more »
The release of the “Paratge”. DOQ Priorat’s newest step up the Burgundian pyramid
by Miquel Hudin | 13-05-2019
Go and stand outside for a second. All that scenery you can see in front of you with your naked eye would be what is called in Catalan... more »
In The Glass: Veronica Ortega – Cobrana 2016
by Miquel Hudin | 10-05-2019
For some time, Mencía, a grape native to the Bierzo region, was the “Pinot Noir of the moment” for Spain. The comparison seems to always be made with... more »
A more balanced amendment to OIV judging guidelines?
by Miquel Hudin | 09-05-2019
Given the amount of wine competitions and people touting themselves as “professional wine judges” these days, it may seem to the general public that setting up such an... more »
DO Pla de Bages gets another bump
by Miquel Hudin | 27-04-2019
DO Pla de Bages in Central Catalunya has just announced the official addition of Celler Sant Miquel d’Oló. Normally, a new cellar added to a DO wouldn’t merit... more »
A gateway to Lebanese wine: Hochar Père et Fils 2015
by Miquel Hudin | 22-04-2019
There are random appearances of Château Musar’s “Grand Vin” at a wine and liquor shop in the Duty Free of Stansted Airport which seem to be dictated by... more »