Catalan Wines
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 »
One very old Iberian wine cellar
by Miquel Hudin | 23-02-2014
For those who might have seen or remembered it, there was a great line from the 1980s TV series ALF which was, “You crawl under houses, you hear things.” The same can be said in... more »
Far flung Mas de les Vinyes
by Miquel Hudin | 16-02-2014
It’s often the case when working on a new book (as we are currently for Montsant) that you come across a winery that is incredibly surprising. It doesn’t always happen, but when it does it... more »
Of brothers Coca i Fitó
by Miquel Hudin | 27-01-2014
When talking about the power family duo of Toni & Miquel, it’s best to quote a bit from our forthcoming DO Montsant guide: Growing up in the Catalan wine heartland of Alt Penedès, it’s amazing... more »
In The Glass: Pago Diana Téria 2007
by Miquel Hudin | 15-01-2014
In Empordà–well not exactly Empordà as it actually crosses in to Gironès as well–there is a winery called, Pago Diana. Not part of the DO Empordà due to geographic situation as well as grape choices,... more »
The 2013 that was, the 2014 that could be
by Editorial | 02-01-2014
This is the time of year for reminiscing about the year that’s passed and the year to come because well, nothing else happens in Spain until after January 6th. Annoying trends of 2013 Natural wine... more »
A tale of Two Drunks
by Miquel Hudin | 11-12-2013
In our Priorat book 99.1% of the wines have full DOQ Priorat certification. For those unfamiliar with the strict Denomination of Origin standards, this means that the wines are made from grapes only within the... more »
Salón de Viñerons / Try & Buy
by Miquel Hudin | 04-12-2013
Last week, I was one of the lucky few to be invited to the presentation of Salón de Viñerons at Quinto Cuarta. This was a dinner coordinated by Paladar & Tomar as a lead-in to... more »