Catalan Wines
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 »
Global Local: Jordi Viader i Soler
by Miquel Hudin | 17-09-2012
Favorite Wines: Cabernet Franc and Xarel·lo/White Grenache Jordi is one of those winemakers who has seen a lot in his years behind the barrels. Starting in 2004 he's worked in multiple Catalan cellars, New Zealand,... more »
Rooster Balls and Catalan grapes unknown
by Editorial | 13-09-2012
Last week, when dropping off copies of our Empordà guide, we stopped in at Mas Molla in Calonge (Baix Empordà). As things go, we got talking with the current family winemaker, Montse Molla about local... more »
A 20th century tasting of Vinya Selva de Mar
by Miquel Hudin | 30-08-2012 ~ 2 Comments
Wine shops are funny in Catalonia and Spain. In the wine world at large, vintages are quite important as (at least prior to the Michel Rolland, laboratory wine state of things) there would be good... more »
Tasting Moritz’s upcoming “Bar-à-Vins”
by Editorial | 22-08-2012
If you've been to Barcelona, you've probably encountered two beers at any and all bars: Moritz and Estrella-Damm. It's hard to say which one is more preferred, but people are generally happy drinking both as... more »
In The Glass: Ca N’Estruc Negre 2011
by Miquel Hudin | 20-08-2012 ~ 2 Comments
Usually we use this section to highlight whatever is filling our glass at the moment. Maybe it's just a pleasant wine to drink or something we enjoyed quickly in passing. Rarely have we used this... more »