Catalan Wines

The brandy of Torres

by  |  09-02-2026

Just over a decade ago, I had to do an emergency fill in as the “wine expert” for a group of posh enotourists(*) who were coming to Catalunya for New Year’s Eve. A visit to... more »

And now, the ‘Pica’

by  |  29-01-2026

It started as many things do these days, with an Instagram Story. And, as all things ‘Story’ go, I have only the ephemeral visual memories and snippets of seconds to tie together an actual story... more »

Celler Viader – Les Eretes 2023

by  |  26-01-2026

Nothing happens in a bubble, except for when it does, like when the asteroid disaster films of Deep Impact and Armageddon were both produced in 1997 and then released in the summer of 1998. Both... more »
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Vins Petxina, Catalunya

by  |  23-01-2026

This is a longer list that comprises the bulk of the portfolio produced by Vins Petxina, who I initially got to know via owner Oleguer Brunet as they’re part of the Vi Novell group. That... more »

The Catalunya Report 2026

by  |  14-01-2026

“I’m worried more about Climate Change than I am about sales…” When I visited Anna Espelt in the Empordà region last fall, this one quote summed up the situation for wine in Catalunya. More importantly,... more »

Torre del Veguer – Fonoll 2024

by  |  12-01-2026

Being born in January has always had its disadvantages. For one, there’s the assumption that, being a Capricorn, you’re gruff, forward, and headstrong to which I say, “Fuck you!” LOL More than anything, as you... more »

The Catalan Vi Novell wines of 2025

by  |  09-01-2026

The time has arrived to taste the wines of the Vi Novell association for 2025 which you can view as a Tasting Report here. This apparently marks a half decade that I’ve been following their... more »

Raventós i Blanc winter tasting 2025

by  |  22-12-2025

I was happily cruising along the AP-7 highway, enjoying the embrace of a fine December sun. As I reached the top of Penedès, just before turning off to Sant Sadurní d’Anoia and the heartland of... more »
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U Més U, Penedès, Catalunya

by  |  20-12-2025

This is a fun release from this winery celebrating their 25th anniversary. Produced under the auspices of DO Cava, it’s 100% Pinot Noir. They’re not the only producer in the region to use this variety... more »

Torelló – Gran Torelló 2016

by  |  19-12-2025

It’s long-been established that celebration calls for sparkling wine. We saw this no clearer when, during the pandemic and without much to celebrate nor celebrations happening, sparkling sales took a turn for the crapper. Admittedly,... more »