Catalan Wines
Starting in March it became readily apparent that 2020 was going to be a real slog for wine. When restaurants, bars, and hotels are closed due to a global pandemic, wine doesn’t sell which is... more »
Starting in March it became readily apparent that 2020 was going to... more »
by Miquel Hudin | 25-05-2020 ~ 2 Comments
The town of Cariñena is quite literally at a crossroads. About a half hour southwest of Zaragoza in the Spanish region of Aragón, it sits on a rather vast, flat plateau around 500m in altitude.... more »
The town of Cariñena is quite literally at a crossroads. About a... more »
On May 16th, the Denomination of Origin (DO) for Ribeira Sacra in Spain’s Galicia region took the rather atypical step of denouncing a recent report about the wines of this area in the Wine Advocate... more »
On May 16th, the Denomination of Origin (DO) for Ribeira Sacra in... more »
by Miquel Hudin | 30-03-2020 ~ 6 Comments
Trying to keep one's composure ain't easy these days and in no way should alcohol be turned to as a full-on escape from the troubles that surround us. Not only is this unhealthy but it's... more »
Trying to keep one's composure ain't easy these days and in no... more »
It has finally been announced in the almighty, Official Spanish State Bulletin (Boletín Oficial del Estado) that Carinyena Blanca (White Carignan) will be allowed for use in DO Empordà starting with the 2020 harvest, making... more »
It has finally been announced in the almighty, Official Spanish State Bulletin... more »
If you’re going to hold a tasting that focuses on one of Spain’s oldest quality wine regions, a sure-fire way to juice it up a bit is to have the venue be one of the... more »
If you’re going to hold a tasting that focuses on one of... more »
by Miquel Hudin | 02-12-2019 ~ 4 Comments
DO Rueda has announced a hefty overhaul of their governing rules or pliego de condiciones. For a DO that most people think of in terms of, "White wines. Verdejo grape, a little Sauvignon Blanc. Fresh,... more »
DO Rueda has announced a hefty overhaul of their governing rules or... more »
One can’t claim that the DO Cava hasn’t been active over the last few months. An important reason for the new boost is having a new president. Another is having changed up their communications department,... more »
One can’t claim that the DO Cava hasn’t been active over the... more »
by Miquel Hudin | 05-11-2019 ~ 3 Comments
Despite Spain's rubbing shoulders with France and Italy in terms of total wine produced, the number of texts about the country has always paled in comparison to these other two behemoths. It's so dire in... more »
Despite Spain's rubbing shoulders with France and Italy in terms of total... more »
Mid-October in Barcelona is still Mediterranean in terms of weather as summer clings to the days but is yet graced by a glint of cool air coming in at the fringes of the season. This... more »
Mid-October in Barcelona is still Mediterranean in terms of weather as summer... more »
