Catalan Wines
Gramona does three takes on Xarel·lo
by Editorial | 27-07-2014
Stalwart producer of DO Penedès and DO Cava, Gramona has brought out a line of three wine whites all based around the grape, Xarel·lo. For those who might be unfamiliar with the name, it's a... more »
You say “lip stinger”, I say no
by Miquel Hudin | 20-07-2014 ~ 2 Comments
I'm not sure why I'm such a pedantic twit when it comes to wine grape names. I suppose it's because all European grapes have a name that typically means something whether it's the place they're... more »
Going with the flow in Empordà
by Miquel Hudin | 10-07-2014
The summer is again not playing nice as just yesterday it was pouring rain and about 20C while I wrote this article. Still, if you're in the Northern Hemisphere, it's probably much more sunny where... more »
In The Glass: Rebels de Batea 2013
by Miquel Hudin | 08-07-2014
These new wines called, "Rebels de Batea" are part of a larger series called, 7 Magnifics or the "Magnificent Seven". It's a project of überwinery, Torres to create smaller wines in unique locations with the... more »
For a fresh summer, White Grenache
by Miquel Hudin | 24-06-2014
As if to emphasize just how "fresh" summer can be, it's pouring rain and about 24C while I write this article, which is a slightly adapted version from my wine column. But, suffice to say,... more »
The tastes of Priorat
by Miquel Hudin | 04-06-2014
I'm often in the Catalan comarca of Priorat. A large part of the reason is due to the Priorat book, new Montsant book, or taking small groups of visitors around on the occasional wine tours.... more »
Tast del Decenni of 2004 in 2014
by Miquel Hudin | 10-05-2014
Last week I was one of the lucky few to be invited to the annual Tast del Decenni in the Priorat comarca. Essentially what this is, is a taste of the wines from a decade... more »
Last chance to order Vinologue Montsant!
by Editorial | 28-04-2014
As we head in this wonderful time in Priorat with the annual Fira del Vi it's a good moment to remind everyone who'd like to get their hands on our latest and greatest book for... more »
A wine run: The first Priorat marathon
by Miquel Hudin | 14-04-2014
There will indeed be grunting, cursing, and probably very little drinking as the runners in the first Priorat Marathon make their way from Falset over to the village of Porrera on October 4th. Then, after... more »
Vi Ranci finally gets its due
by Editorial | 01-03-2014
Vi Ranci is often avoided by people. We suppose it has to do with the name which directly translates from Catalan as "rancid wine". Admittedly that's not too appealing and sounds downright repulsive. The taste... more »