Catalan Wines
Un, dos, Tres Ceps from Roura
by Miquel Hudin | 12-02-2013
This red from Roura, and its white sister made from Xarel·lo were a couple of bottles we picked up at the “Fira de vins de Catalunya” last year. As wines from Alella go, they’re not... more »
DO Alella needs a “killer wine”
by Miquel Hudin | 11-02-2013
By far one of the smallest Denominació d’Origen appellations in Catalonia, DO Alella, with its nine registered cellars often gets overlooked. It’s ironic given its rather close proximity to Barcelona, a mere 25 minutes on... more »
A visit to the Clos Mogador
by Editorial | 04-02-2013
In the late 1970s, René Barbier III and his wife, Isabelle Meyer sought out a new path in Priorat. Starting in an old warehouse outside of Gratallops for a cellar, with several friends they began... more »
The wines & oil of Gratavinum
by Editorial | 21-01-2013
It was one of those longer days of working on the Priorat guide that had us visiting several wineries in the morning. The afternoon though, had been cleared for Gratavinum several weeks previous though as... more »
A threat of terrace
by Editorial | 13-01-2013
It was one of those days (of which there were many) wherein it was threatening to rain when we went to visit Bodega Mas Alta for the Priorat guide. This building wouldn’t look out of... more »
Espelt Garnacha Old Vines 2010
by Miquel Hudin | 13-12-2012
When browsing wine selections in San Francisco, it’s always fun to see bottles from past journeys and say, “Oh yes, tried that. It was delicious.” But, every so often, something pops up which makes you... more »
English Marriage #1
by Miquel Hudin | 12-12-2012
[wine] is matured in the bottle for at least two years before leaving our winery. [wine] is especially recommended as accompaniment to tuna, and marries well with all meats, particularly slow-cooked meat dishes in sauce,... more »
Portal del Priorat: Siuralta 2008
by Miquel Hudin | 03-12-2012
One of the wineries we were really looking forward to visit during our research for the upcoming Vinologue Priorat guide was Portal del Priorat. It took some time to meet up with owner Alfredo Arribas,... more »
This is the end
by Miquel Hudin | 30-11-2012
And so, as winter quickly sets in, two months of research draw to a close in DOQ Priorat. During this time we’ve been based in the village of Gratallops and have gotten to know the... more »
Up high with Mas Martinet
by Editorial | 27-11-2012
Just recently, we visited Mas Martinet for our forthcoming Priorat guide. It was a bit down the road from the village of Gratallops where we pulled in to their cellar and were immediately greeted by... more »