Vins Petxina, Catalunya

by Miquel Hudin | 23-01-2026

This is a longer list that comprises the bulk of the portfolio produced by Vins Petxina, who I initially got to know via owner Oleguer Brunet as they’re part of the Vi Novell group. That... more »

Kopke, Porto, Portgual

by Miquel Hudin | 19-01-2026

This is a ‘recent’ selection from the esteemed producer of Port wines, Kopke. Interestingly, in my last large tasting for the region, the Kopke wines weren’t represented. I suppose to some extent they can do... more »

Dominio de Elbio, Ribera del Duero, Spain

by Miquel Hudin | 21-12-2025

This is a newer project in the Ribera del Duero region called, Dominio del Elbio and is owned from the group of Perelada-Chivite who have 13 wineries and/or brands across Spain. I say ‘newer’ as... more »

U Més U, Penedès, Catalunya

by Miquel Hudin | 20-12-2025

This is a fun release from this winery celebrating their 25th anniversary. Produced under the auspices of DO Cava, it’s 100% Pinot Noir. They’re not the only producer in the region to use this variety... more »

Viña Salceda, Rioja, Spain

by Miquel Hudin | 18-11-2025

Here are two of the top cuvées from the Viña Salceda winery which is owned by Perelada-Chivite. It’s been an interesting evolution to watch as they started with the basic wines, namely a Blanca and... more »

Art Laietà, Alella, Catalunya

by Miquel Hudin | 05-11-2025

This bottle of Bruant marks the first wine I’ve tasted since the rebrand of Alta Alella/Celler de Les Aus to now be Art Laietà, which happened in October. Technically, the full name is Art Laietà... more »

Follador Prosecco, Veneto, Italy

by Miquel Hudin | 23-10-2025

If you speak Spanish, the Prosecco winery, Follador has a rather ‘special’ meaning and it’s admittedly hard not to giggle when seeing it. Similarly, albeit with a much less potent word, Champagne Gosset means “little... more »

Torralbenc, Menorca

by Miquel Hudin | 13-08-2025

When it comes to the Balearic Islands, I feel that Mallorca gets most of the press, but there are some fine wines coming out of the other islands, such as this rosé from Torralbenc. I... more »

Hispano Suizas, València, Spain

by Miquel Hudin | 12-08-2025

Here we are having an updated tasting at the wines from Hispano Suizas. For previous reference have a look at the tasting last year as well. The line up remains largely the same but with... more »

Luca Leggero, Piemonte, Italy

by Miquel Hudin | 11-08-2025

Luca Leggero’s project is a new one for me with Leggero being a quite young (only 35 as of this writing) winemaker but with boundless energy, working in the Piemonte region of Northern Italy. As... more »