Catalan Wines
Tast del Decenni 2023: The DOQ Priorat 2013 vintage
by Miquel Hudin | 14-06-2023
So after this forced stretch of time out in the weeds, we’ve now returned to holding the annual Tast del Decenni events for DOQ Priorat. What these are is very simple in concept in that... more »
Checking in with Mas Alta, Priorat
by Miquel Hudin | 07-06-2023
It’s been nearly a quarter century since Mas Alta was founded in 1999 in the small village of la Vilella Alta of DOQ Priorat, but it’s covered a lot of ground during all those years.... more »
Castell d’Encus – Acusp 2020
by Miquel Hudin | 19-05-2023
Despite fake news and all the other problems hanging over us as a people, there are indeed some truths that remain such as: what goes up must come down, you can lead a horse to... more »
The wines of DO Alella
by Miquel Hudin | 08-05-2023
In any region, there will always be a DO which is the smallest of all and for Catalunya, that’s DO Alella. Plain to see, yet just out of sight, it literally sits but a few... more »
Catching up with Herència Altés
by Miquel Hudin | 03-05-2023
It was shortly after Herència Altés fully moved into their new cellar that I paid them a visit to see what they were working on in this sleek, modern space just off the N-420 highway... more »
New winery “incubator” opening in Penedès
by Miquel Hudin | 01-05-2023
For anyone wanting to start up a winery, it’s an undeniable fact that the costs are onerous. Once you’ve secured a source of grapes via planting or buying (neither a small task), then you need... more »
The wines of DO Costers del Segre 2023
by Miquel Hudin | 19-04-2023
I will readily admit to being a bit intimidated by DO Costers del Segre. I realize of of course you might be immediately be saying, “Whatsers del what?” I assume this because, unless you live... more »
Having a new look at DOQ Priorat 2014
by Miquel Hudin | 04-04-2023
Rummaging about the cellar with a strong(er) desire than usual to drink some Priorat wines, I came across several that were from the 2014 vintage for some reason. I can only assume that they were... more »
Can Calopa, Barcelona, Catalunya
by Miquel Hudin | 24-03-2023
A very unique project as the vineyard and winery sit on the old farming estate of Can Calopa that’s just within the boundaries of the city of Barcelona. It’s been under the management of the... more »
U Més U, Penedès, Catalunya
by Miquel Hudin | 23-02-2023
A pair of Penedès Cavas from the overall line of U Més U that are quite representative for the region both in terms of price as well as profile. Note that they also produce quite... more »