Articles
Wine Predictions for 2019
by Miquel Hudin | 01-01-2019
In these illustrious times of silly-haired men holding sway over the misdirection of the world, predictions of any kind are slightly less useful than horse sweat. But, as... more »
Best Catalan wine of 2018
by Miquel Hudin | 27-12-2018
“So, what’s the best wine in _____?” This question in slightly varying forms is one I’m asked often. I have to admit that while I appreciate people thinking... more »
The 2018 Wine Predictions in review
by Miquel Hudin | 26-12-2018
We arrive to that time of year for everyone’s predictions in the wine industry about the year to come. I’ll join in that bluster parade shortly but unlike... more »
A question of design: Casa Mariol Syrah
by Miquel Hudin | 19-12-2018
A wine importer in the US once commented to me about the labels on Spanish wines: “The great thing here is that I either love them or hate... more »
DO Tarragona also gets an update
by Miquel Hudin | 18-12-2018
About 3-4 years ago public money was made available for the various DOs in Catalunya to “app themselves”. Due to this, various apps popped up and various levels... more »
Wonderful Gran Reserva Cavas for unreasonable times
by Miquel Hudin | 15-12-2018
It’s roundabout mid-December when the bubbly articles inevitably percolate throughout all manners of media. The codified thinking is that for these festive times, you’ll want what has been... more »
The wines of Terroir Sense Fronteres
by Miquel Hudin | 12-12-2018
I’ve not been seen outside my tasting room much this year as it was one of those periods when I again took on all the wines of both... more »
Gifts for those wine type people you know and… dread?
by Miquel Hudin | 10-12-2018 ~ 3 Comments
Wine type folks (*) are horrible to get gifts for. "Oh!" you're possibly thinking, "Surely, I can simply give them the gift of wine? No?" Forget about that... more »
Continued Mornington exploration: Crittenden Estate – Peninsula Pinot Noir 2016
by Miquel Hudin | 08-12-2018
Awhile back I’d written about an oddity that piqued my curiosity which was produced by Crittenden Estate on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. I’m not sure if... more »
Üllo: Why the wine sulfites & headaches myth never dies…
by Miquel Hudin | 06-12-2018 ~ 2 Comments
So as is typically the case, the claim was framed as such: "A wine filter that will make your pinot noir headaches disappear" and as always, the claim... more »