Catalan Wines
In The Glass – Lo Coster Blanc 2013
by Miquel Hudin | 10-12-2014
There is something of a misconception with this white from Priorat. Those who encounter it (production is less than 500 bottles a year) usually think that it's the white from Sangenís i Vaqué. The truth... more »
In The Glass – Barranco Oscuro BO2 2010
by Editorial | 04-12-2014
Just two streets over from that ludicrous white elephant in Sevilla, the Metropol Parasol sits La Pepona at C/ Javier Lasso de la Vega, 1. A worthy restaurant in its own right with lovely Andalusian... more »
In The Glass: Mlečnik Chardonnay 2008
by Miquel Hudin | 05-11-2014
Vipava Valley is full of fantastic wines. There is of course, Batič but at the Salone del Gusto 2014 in Turin, I encountered Klemen and his family wines of Mlečnik. They're working to make some... more »
In The Glass – Parés Baltà Còsmic 2013
by Miquel Hudin | 22-09-2014 ~ 1 Comment
The DO Penedès winery, Parés Baltà has been making a solid name for themselves in the last few years by producing fully organic wines and Cavas. This wine represents one of their more recent releases... more »
In The Glass: Rebels de Batea 2013
by Miquel Hudin | 08-07-2014
These new wines called, "Rebels de Batea" are part of a larger series called, 7 Magnifics or the "Magnificent Seven". It's a project of überwinery, Torres to create smaller wines in unique locations with the... more »
In The Glass: Gómez de Segura Rosado
by Miquel Hudin | 18-04-2014
This rosé is many things. For one, it's a rosé. Two, it's a Tempranillo. And three, it's a Rioja. The three of these items in combination are something I tend to run the hell away... 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 »
In The Glass: Marco Abella – Òlbia 2012
by Editorial | 24-09-2013
Since releasing our Priorat guide a few months ago, we've had the chance to taste some of the new vintages that have come out after publication which of course has been a delight, especially when... more »
In The Glass: Coma – Entre Cometes 2012
by Miquel Hudin | 01-09-2013
Our relationship with 1/3 of the Coma "Gang" started over a year and a half ago, through a chance encounter in another country. Upon successive visits to Capçanes, we've gotten to know Antoni, Cesc and... more »
In The Glass: Trossos del Priorat – Lo Petit de la casa 2010
by Miquel Hudin | 16-07-2013
More than just a striking winery set in to the sloping hills, Trossos del Priorat puts out some serious wines. So much so that due to the steady hands of enologs, Eva Escudé and Toni... more »