Catalan Wines
Wanna buy a castle?
by Miquel Hudin | 16-07-2012
You would think that, given the wide availability of Castell de Biart wines around Empordà that this winery, built upon the ruins of a 12th century castle that Napoleon destroyed while running back to France... more »
An end to Californian Chardonnay
by Miquel Hudin | 09-07-2012
It usually starts off innocently enough at a California winery tasting room, “Here, try our Chardonnay.” I shake my head in a vigorous, whiplash-inducing “no” to which the tasting room employee invariably says, “It’s good,... more »
The Mighty Marselan
by Miquel Hudin | 04-07-2012
It’s only taken about half a century, but it seems that the wonderful little grape called Marselan is getting some recognition. In some roundabout way, I came across this article from last year. While it... more »
La Vinyeta Mig Mig 2010
by Miquel Hudin | 29-06-2012
After enjoying the Mig Mig 2009 from *lavinyeta some time back, I have to say that it’s amazing at the consistency between it and the new 2010 vintage. Obviously, the 2010 has its own character,... more »
What to do with Vi Ranci?
by Miquel Hudin | 25-06-2012
In Catalunya, vi ranci is a wine made via an oxidation process. It can be, well, an acquired tasted. When it’s good, it’s interesting with this kind of burnt quality to it that is actually... more »
Experiencing Perelada’s Finca Garbet 2005
by Miquel Hudin | 18-06-2012
The general trend of wineries in Empordà is to have an array of wines ranging from lower end to higher end. The definition of what these price points are can vary a great deal. In... more »
In the Glass: Bodegas Mas Alta – Els Pics 2009
by Miquel Hudin | 11-06-2012
It’s easy to fall in to the trap of the familiar when it comes to your nightly meal wine. Drinking what you know you like is always the easy way out and we guiltily ascribe... more »
Wine from a stone: Vins de Pedra
by Miquel Hudin | 30-05-2012
It’s always great to be around to witness the birth of a new winery. As we were there in the early beginnings of la Vinyeta, it’s only fitting that we see the latest grape-based venture... more »
The high taste of Altavins
by Miquel Hudin | 24-05-2012
We managed to get a tasting of Altavins at the DO Terra Alta tasting in Barcelona two weeks ago. They were one of the stand-outs of the wineries and presented some quite enjoyable wines at... more »
The down low on DO Terra Alta
by Miquel Hudin | 13-05-2012
Yesterday afternoon we attended a tasting of 12 wineries from the Terra Alta region that took place in Pla de Palau, Barcelona to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their DO. This is a region that’s... more »