Catalan Wines

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 »
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The 2025 release of the Catalan Vi de Finca wines

by  |  17-12-2025

While there was a 36% expansion of Catalan Vi de Finca wines at the end of 2023, all of 2024 saw a lull. This has now been remedied with the recent addition of five new... more »

Hudin Top 100 Wines 2025

by  |  10-12-2025 ~ 2 Comments

The Hudin Top 100 - 2025 is out now! To date, 2025 is a year that saw reviews and coverage of several thousand wines reviewed from Spain, France, California, and Eastern Europe and with the... more »

The wines of Penedès 2025

by  |  03-12-2025

Of all the things that changed for me in 2025, the biggest was my perception of the wines from DO Penedès. As shown by the latest Tasting Report of just under 200 wines, Penedès is... more »

The wines of Eastern Catalunya 2025

by  |  20-11-2025

Let’s have a look at what is, the eastern portion of Catalunya where the denominations of origin for Empordà, Pla de Bages, and Alella are located. I’ll start by admitting there isn’t terribly much that... more »

A new look at Alella’s Can Matons

by  |  14-11-2025

Catalunya’s wine region of Alella is probably unknown by most, including people actually living in Catalunya. One of the more well-known wine stars is Alta Alella (now, Art Laietà) but beyond that, there aren’t that... more »