Catalan Wines
The sweet, irrational fear
by Miquel Hudin | 30-10-2012
We came across this article the other day and were dismayed by its opening lines: Who’s afraid of sweet wine? Nearly everyone — except, perhaps, the people who make it. It's a rather unworldly thing... more »
The Priorat wine glass
by Editorial | 28-10-2012
There is something to be said for a wine region's fame when it even has stemware specifically designed for it. This is the case of DOQ Priorat in Catalonia, a region that now enjoys its... more »
5/X, a Catalan Pinot in Spain
by Miquel Hudin | 23-10-2012
If you were to ask, "Have you tried this Spanish Pinot Noir?" Most people would probably puff up their chests and answer, "Oh, I'm sure you mean Tempranillo, no?" as the concept of Pinot coming... more »
Breakfast, tweets, and wine in the Priorat
by Editorial | 18-10-2012
Earlier this month, we were invited to to take part in a a "Breakfast & Tweets" meetup at Hostal Sport in Falset, Priorat put together by two of the most active promoters of enotourism in... more »
A winding road to Mas Sinén
by Editorial | 12-10-2012
Upon arriving in the charming 12th century village of Poboleda, in the middle of Priorat, the exact direction you need to go in order to get to Mas Sinén (where Celler Burgos Porta is located)... more »
When the cork fails
by Miquel Hudin | 08-10-2012
With all of the Tumblrs out there like Rich Cats of Instagram, Stuff on my dog's head, or belated "dear leader" Kim Jong Il Looking at Things, I can't believe that there isn't "Cork Fail"... more »
Garage cellers of Capçanes
by Editorial | 03-10-2012
It was a dark and stormy night, the clouds tossing out more rain than they had all year. Several days prior, amidst sun and the end of the harvest, word came down that three barrels... more »
La Quinta Essència dels Llops
by Elia VS | 02-10-2012
While we where in Priorat last weekend, our friend-in-blog, Ruth Troyano tipped us off to a promising event at the Falset castle, a historic building that has been turned in to a wine museum dashed... more »
Rendé Masdéu – Arnau Syrah 2009
by Miquel Hudin | 26-09-2012
Rendé Masdéu is one of those Conca de Barberà wineries to take note of. We've slowly been expanding our palates in this region, taking note first of Vins de Pedra and moving on from there.... more »
In The Glass: Adernats Negre Jove 2011
by Miquel Hudin | 25-09-2012
Expectations are generally low when you open up a young wine that's only 3€. But, this bottle from Vinícola de Nulles in DO Tarragona is surprisingly good for what it is. With a light 12.5%... more »