Articles
Explaining paratge/paraje certifications in Catalan wine
by Miquel Hudin | 03-07-2017
With the publication of my lengthy article at Meininger’s explaining the new certifications of DOQ Priorat, it’s worth standing back from this for a moment and understanding a... more »
Not all Ah-So’s are created equal
by Miquel Hudin | 01-07-2017
The Ah-So is that prongy thing in the back of the utensil draw that most people don’t even know the name of. Theories abound about the name but... more »
In The Glass: Bodegas Roda – Sela 2014
by Miquel Hudin | 30-06-2017
I was quite excited to receive this recent sample as I’d tasted the Sela 2013 sometime back and found it to be not only a great wine, but... more »
On writing a Georgian wine guide
by Miquel Hudin | 28-06-2017 ~ 2 Comments
For anyone who might think it a quick way to riches, you simply do not write wine books for financial gain. Most everyone writes these types of books... more »
Observations from the annual GuildSomm survey
by Miquel Hudin | 26-06-2017
If you’ve not seen it, GuildSomm has posted its 2016 salary survey which anyone, even non-subscribers to the site can view. They create this by putting out a... more »
In The Glass: Alaverdi Monastery – Saperavi 2011
by Miquel Hudin | 23-06-2017
There are few winery slogans that can match that of the Alaverdi Monastery in Kakheti, Georgia. To state, “Since 1011” on the label leaves little up for debate... more »
The Blason Louis experience
by Miquel Hudin | 22-06-2017
A few months back, I was contacted by Blason Louis to receive a pack of their wine flaçons. I really had no idea what they were talking about... more »
Amber versus Orange wine
by Miquel Hudin | 19-06-2017
This is an expanded excerpt from the new Georgian wine book Red wines in Georgia–whether aged in kvevri, barrel, tank, or what have you–are indeed some take on... more »
Empordà, wines from the wind
by Miquel Hudin | 13-06-2017
Historically, Roussillon and Empordà were much more joined as the former comprised what used to be the northern portion of a larger Catalonia some 350 years ago. And... more »
Alta Alella’s Parvus
by Miquel Hudin |
I’ve been a fan of what Alta Alella has been doing for some time. In case you don’t believe me, have a look. To a large extent, they’ve... more »