Catalan Wines
Why not Cava?
by Editorial | 29-07-2013
There is what appears to be a "möbius" argument these days when it comes to people's opinions on Cava, the Spanish bubbly that is mostly made in the Penedès region of Catalonia. Concisely put, "...Cava,... more »
Mas Blanch i Jové: Vinya dels Artistes
by Editorial | 21-07-2013 ~ 4 Comments
A couple of weekends ago we were fortunate to be guests to the 3rd annual "Vinya dels Artistes" event put on by the winery, Mas Blanch i Jové in DO Costers del Segre of Catalonia.... more »
In The Glass: Trossos del Priorat – Lo Petit de la casa 2010
by Miquel Hudin | 16-07-2013
More than just a striking winery set in to the sloping hills, Trossos del Priorat puts out some serious wines. So much so that due to the steady hands of enologs, Eva Escudé and Toni... more »
Extractions
by Editorial | 07-07-2013
A collection of nifty wine and travel bits from around the interwebs. Celler de Can Roca The new wine list of the world's best restaurant makes us happy not only because we see that they... more »
Roman wine under Barcelona
by Miquel Hudin | 29-06-2013
European cities are generally excellent in having a multitude of museums to visit and while Barcelona is no Paris, it has its fair share as well. But, one of the museums that is often overlooked... more »
Living Wine in Reus or #ReusViuelVi (Day 2)
by Elia VS | 17-06-2013 ~ 1 Comment
Read Part 1 of #ReusViuelVi Early in the morning on Saturday (June 8th) I was woken up by the loudest thunder and a tropical storm followed. That's it, I thought, I was enjoying Reus too... more »
Living Wine in Reus or #ReusViuelVi (Day 1)
by Elia VS | 16-06-2013 ~ 1 Comment
Thanks to friend and blogger extraordinarie, Ruth Troyano I was lucky to be invited to the wine fair Reus Viu el Vi last weekend in, yes you've guessed it, the city of Reus about 130km... more »
Extractions
by Editorial | 28-05-2013
A collection of nifty wine and travel bits from around the interwebs. BBC News "Global flight paths" shows where the planes are heading. Obviously not a coincidence how the busiest area also has the best... more »
A BBQ in the vines of Arbossar
by Miquel Hudin | 24-05-2013
The Fira del Vi in Falset is nothing if not a jam packed festival of wine showcasing all that's good about DOQ Priorat and DO Montsant. That being the case (and the fact we presented... more »
A Night of Carignan
by Editorial | 22-05-2013
For many wine drinkers in the US, Carignan has a bad name. Eric Asimov even went off in search of some potentially good bottles back in 2009 but didn't find many. There is in fact... more »